Singer Danny Katz released an animated music video for his song “Taipei” off his Japanese Satellites album. The video illustrates the long distance relationship of two people corresponding with both old and new technology. Whatever it takes to keep in touch. You can download the track on 
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Previously, he dropped a video with another destination Sacramento.
Taipei by Danny Katz
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The “Got Talent” Franchise made in roads to Thailand for season 1 of Thailand’s Got Talent. A contestant in one of the first episodes is already making a splash in Asia. Transexual Bell Nuntita aka Nuntrita Khampriranon sang in both female and male voices for his/her audition. Thailand‘s “Crying Game” video has gone viral. It reminds us of Cannot by Charlyne Yi.
Thailand’s Got Talent : Boy or Girl
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Rapper John G released a music video for “Still Waters”. Shot in the heart of San Francisco, Still Waters tells the story of two urban dwellers who struggle with overwhelming circumstance and hardship. Their lives become intertwined as they do their daily grind. Going back to hip hop’s roots in storytelling, the lyrics illustrates a powerful testament of tough economic times and resonates a message of hope for a brighter future.
Other tracks to check out include Vossi on the Rocks, Ups & Downs, and Paper Thin.
Still Waters by John G
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Jennifer Chung dropped a new original tune “Mystery.” The track is about the feelings you get meeting someone new, especially their mysteriousness. Here’s a message from Jennifer Chung about the song:
When you first meet someone, it can be scary because you’re not exactly sure how it’ll all end up. It’s about taking that risk. There’s a mystery factor that intrigues us and keeps us guessing, but one would hope that eventually the mystery will blossom into a familiarity we cannot live without.
She’s adding to her list of originals songs this year. Check out Lost Boy, We Are, One Day, and Lollicup Girl.
Mystery by Jennifer Chung
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Lyrics to Mystery by Jennifer Chung
It really hasn’t been a long time.
Feels like we met just yesterday.
I’m guilty of no obvious crime.
But I’d surrender to your name.
The facts they seem so microscopic,
Beside the heart beneath your skin.
I’m counting down the days that pass us slowly,
‘Till you decide to let me in.
No, you don’t have to say it all yet.
What it is exactly on your mind.
We will dance around the silly topic,
‘Till we both decide to cross that line.
We’re being true, we don’t play no games,
Aware of the price that it may cost.
And practice patience, so there’s no blame,
‘Cause there was wisdom that we sought.
We’ll take our time,
‘Cause that’s what we have for the rest of our lives.
The mystery, we will decipher,
How we ended up together,
That fateful night (x2)
Here I am in front of you.
There you are in front of me.
How on earth did this all happen?
Ooh, what a mystery.
Please tell me how you feel eventually.
Ooh, don’t stay a mystery.
More than 1,000 residents of and visitors to the Washington metropolitan area gathered among the city’s cherry trees March 24, 2011 to show support for the people of Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami. The event, called “Stand With Japan,” included a moment of silence. At the event, people were encouraged to gather to reflect and participate in the walk around the Tidal Basin, where the cherry blossom trees, gifted to Washington, DC from Tokyo in 1912, have stood the test of time for 99 years. The Festival is uniquely positioned as a natural conduit to unite the millions of people who want to assist and express their support in a show of unity. The relationship with Japan is at the heart Festival, and the evening of hope and perseverance occurs before the 16-day celebration begins on Saturday, March 26, 2011. The Festival’s diverse and creative programming honors the gift of trees each year and the enduring friendship between the two countries. The event came two days before the start of the city’s annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, which celebrates the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan, symbolized by profuse pink and white blooms.
Japan’s ambassador to the United States, Ichiro Fujisaki, told the crowd he was grateful for the support shown at the event. Attendees were asked to donate to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami relief fund. The festival also is sponsoring an online auction, from which a portion of proceeds are designated for the fund. “We have received an outpouring of support over the past days, and the Festival is uniquely positioned as a natural conduit to help connect, unify, and communicate to millions of people how they can support and contribute — throughout our 16 days of events (from March 26 to April 10) — and beyond,” the festival committee says on its website. The website also invites viewers to make an online donation for Japan to the American Red Cross.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is Washington’s most popular springtime event. The 2011 Festival, March 26-April 10, includes three spectacular weekends and daily events featuring diverse and creative programming promoting traditional and contemporary arts and culture, natural beauty, and community spirit. The 2011 Festival commemorates the 99th anniversary of the gift of the cherry blossom trees and the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan.The festival is expected to attract 1 million visitors.
See other campaigns supporting the Japanese relief efforts: Songs for Japan, George Takei, Ann Curry, Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, and other Asian Americans/Canadians.
Stand with Japan: Cherry Blossom Walk
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It’s been a minute since we heard from the group IBU. The trio got together to release a music video for their track “Broken Record” off the “Inspired By U” album. Tommy Chanthasene (aka Tommy C), Mike Musni and Jonathan Shauf show what it’s like to be in relationships with ups and downs. Our relationships can sometimes take one step forward and two steps back. It’s not easy especially when the cycle repeats itself like a broken record. In the video, the guys throw in some dance choreography in the mix as well.
You can download the “Inspired By U” album on 
or at Amazon.
Listen to a few more R&B tracks by IBU including Emergency 911 and Love is All Gone.
Broken Record music video by IBU
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Lyrics to Broken Record by IBU
(Verse 1)
There will be times, when ya,
Looking around and ya,
Losing all gravity,
Falling down, get’s hard to breathe,
Working them late nights,
Fighting my last fight,
Pushing and pulling,
Going around in circles.
(Pre-hook)
(Take me away)
To another place where,
(Far, far away)
We living in a nightmare,
(There’s no other way)
Stuck in a dead end, caught in a one-way,
I’m (we’re) lost and I’m (we’re) trying to come back home but,
(Hook)
We always go round and round and back again,
We always go round and round and back again,
It sounds like a broken record, broken record, broken record.
We always take one step forward and two steps back,
It should love. It feels like a heart attack,
It sounds like a broken record, broken record, broken record.
(Verse 2)
I hear you talking and I,
Feel what you feeling and I,
Bite on my tongue and I,
Tell myself don’t start a fight.
But you start crying now,
It’s about to end right now,
Then you start walking,
And then you always turn around.
(Pre-hook)
(Hook)
(Bridge)
For all of you who knows what it’s like,
You got to be strong and face the fight,
Stop it now you’re wasting time, whoa.
Soon there will come a time,
We can’t keep changing our minds,
We living in rewind.
(Hook) repeat