Monthly Archives: July 2011

Scars Are Left by Phlip

Scars Are Left by Phlip

Rapper Phlip put out a personal track called “Scars Are Left”. He strives to succeed in the music industry despite the obstacles he’s gone through in life. His flow comes strong throughout the song. You can download the track FREE here. Look for more form the K.i.D. team soon.

Scars Are Left by Phlip (contains profanity)

Lyrics to Scars Are Left by Phlip

I’m going in on the beat fucc the mic checc,
This aint no workout but I gotta get shit off my chest,
A lot is on mind and now I can’t stand it,
I’m feeling really lost like the city of atlantis,
Its not how I planned it, its not what I pictured,
My life is such a blurr like its sippn on some liqour,
This music sh*t is not all what it seems,
Gotta get through the nightmares just to get to your dreams see,
love for the music, tell that to my parents,
Got they doubts like I’m in a fucced up marriage,
But this music is the only thing that gets me, cuz in the end this the
only thing that never left me,
Got no condom so I’m goin raw in this sh*t,
Learned to trust certain females, but not a bitch,
And all your friends are gonna say that they got your back,
But the real ones do it when its time to act,
N I aint knoccin on nobody, uh,
Just stop frontin like u called shotty uh,
And for all the doods that are braggin that they jumped me
Ask yourself how many did it take to touch me,
ill be the bigger person and set that sh*t to the side,
I’m a real man I do my thang despite mite pride,
I’m out here grinding doing what I love most,
Doing something with my life music heard from coast to coast,
Enough with the bullsh*t its time to get real, I’m bout to eat this
beat up, this a big meal,
I give the fans what they want cuz they want more,
I’ll show the ropes to these rappers, this a tugga a war,
I’m on that real shit, nothing like a game to me,
Rappers take this shit for granted that’s a shame to see,
And I’m a shamed of myself for what I did,
Lived to the fullest to the point where I didn’t,
One to many pills almost overdosed,
Lost in this world like I was a lonely ghost,
Relationships too, getz you all f*cked up,
Got me thinking if I really knew what love was,
I know I f*cked up, I’m here to admit,
But It takes two tango you selfish bitch,
F*ck it, see I gotta make this shit happen,
Hit em with a hook then a punchline casting,
beat in a casket, I’m cold where’s my jacket,
I’m killing on this beat and this is just practice,
Cant match it, run it on this track sh*t,
Sponge bob show I’m a star, patrick,
I got more to spill so ill keep the flow going,
This aint no celebration so there aint no show boatin,
New beginning, and the time heals all wounds,
But the scars are left to remind what I’ve gone through

Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey trailer

Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey trailer

Director Ramona Diaz is working on an upcoming film about Arnel Pineda, the new lead singer of Journey.  It is an aspirational, rags-to-riches story set against the backdrop of some of the most anthemic songs of recent rock n’ roll history.

Halfway around the world, Journey, the iconic, quintessentially American rock band who recorded eight platinum-certified during their heyday between 1978 and 1986, chose a lead singer in a manner befitting this digital age: They found him on YouTube.

Filipino Arnel Pineda sang Journey songs for many years with his cover band Zoo in clubs all over Manila, his hometown, and posting their performances on YouTube.  Arnel grew up in poverty; his mother died when he was 12 years old and he ended up on the streets. Neal Schon, Journey’s legendary guitarist, was half a world away in Northern California.  He was frustrated about not having found a lead singer.  Since the band’s most famous and distinctive frontman Steve Perry—whose power ballads catapulted the band to super stardom, filling stadiums all over the country — exited the band in the 90’s, it had been a revolving door for Journey vocalists. After literally singing for his US visa and a couple of live auditions and recording sessions later, Arnel was offered the gig as Journey’s frontman.

As the mainstream took notice, Journey found itself in a media frenzy. Is it the beginning of Journey’s second act? Meanwhile, there’s “an undercurrent of racism among some Journey fans.”  “It’s both a blessing and a curse” says Arnel, “because up there on the stage I’ll be facing a lot of hard core Journey fans who will be comparing me to “the voice,” Steve Perry. Not only am I not Perry, I’m not even white.  But it’s okay, it’s okay, I’ll take that hit head on.” In this age of globalization, how will a non-white foreigner fronting a classic American band change the very nature of the group and possibly expand its fan base?   How will he successfully sell songs about being “born and raised in South Detroit”? How long will this dream last and can he live up to expectations? As the band tries to navigate the difficult task of preserving a legacy and moving on with their new “Thrilla of Manila” at the same time, can they turn this media moment into something more than just a footnote in their thirty-year career?

Look for this documentary coming soon.

Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey trailer

No Reservations album by Ed-two

No Reservations album by Ed-two

Rapper Ed-two dropped his long awaited “No Reservations” album. The 16 track mixtape offers a flight theme to get his debut off the ground running. Previously, he released the tracks In The Air and Time of My Life. Here’s the tracklisting for the album:

1 The Terminal (Intro) 
2 I’m The Future 
3 This Moment 
4 In The Air 
5 Crash Landing 
6 No Reservations (ft. Zee) 
7 My Town (ft. Zee) 
8 Face The Music/Smoke Break 
9 Across The Stars (ft. Jewlz) 
10 Talkin’ Shit (ft. Neil Shenoi) 
11 Story of My Life (ft. Zee) 
12 Hurricane 
13 With A Stranger 
14 Time of My Life (ft. DJ Descry) 
15 The Showman (For You) 
16 Departure (Outro)

You can download the album for FREE below (contains profanity):

Be sure to check out the track Across The Stars.

No Reservations album by Ed-two

Far Away (Remix) by AJM & Kevin Lien

Far Away (Remix) by AJM & Kevin Lien

Toronto’s AJM of Version 2 & Los Angeles’ Kevin Lien get together to remix Tyga’s single “Far Away”. The remix tells a story of looking back on the past with a girl that left for reasons untold. Heartbreak and lack of closure can wreck havoc with your emotions. You can download the song FREE here
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Also check out the Far Away (Remix) with Tommy C.

Far Away (Remix) by AJM & Kevin Lien

Wong Fu Weekends : Episode 54

Wong Fu Weekends : Episode 54

The guys of Wong Fu Productions have a summer picnic with all their YouTube friends in this episode of Wong Fu Weekends. The guests include Cathy Nguyen, Clara Chung (Offbeat), Arden Cho, Jennifer Chung, Kevin Wu (Funemployed), Ryan Higa (Agents of Secret Stuff), Kina Grannis (The One You Say Goodnight To), Sam and Niko, Victor Kim, and David Choi (By My Side). They play plenty of outdoor sports like soccer, ultimate frisbee, and ,of course, kickball. See which team wins the kickball competition.

If you’re in the Seattle area this weekend, you can see Wong Fu Live at the 2011 International Secret Agents concert.

Wong Fu Weekends : Episode 54

Jon M Chu x DKWAN

Jon M Chu x DKWAN

Last August, there was a Youtube dance studio contest sponsored by Dr. Pepper’s new product “Dr. Pepper Cherry”, which was looking for the “smoothest” dancer. The grand prize winner was decided by Jon M Chu & YouTube voters. DKWAN submitted his entry the day before the deadline and was quite surprised to experience a crazy amount of exposure in less than a week. DKWAN ended up winning the Youtube dance studio contest and the grand prize, which included flying to Los Angeles and working with director Jon M. Chu (the guy behind LXD and other dance videos).

During February 25-27, 2011, DKWAN met director Jon M Chu and claimed his prize. He put together a 26 minute video of his adventure with included hanging out with D-Trix and the LXD crew. One of out favorite spots in the video is the 5:28 mark. DKWAN wears a channelAPA T-shirt and dancing to Like a G6 in his hotel room. Check out more of what’s going on with DKWAN on his site here.

Jon M Chu x DKWAN