Daily Archives: August 14, 2011

Lighters : Asian American edition

Lighters : Asian American edition

The song Lighters by Bruno Mars x Eminem x Royce da 5’9 is spinning on the airwaves and seems to be a crowd favorite. Asian American/Canadian YouTubers have pulled out their collabo cards and joined with other music artists to create some pretty diverse versions of the song. Take a look at some of our favorites below and whip out those lighters. Which one is your favorite? Is there a collabo you want to see on this track?

Lighters by Megan Lee x DanakaDan x Paul Kim (music starts at the 42 second mark)

Lighters by Verseatile x Jason Chen

Lighters by D-Pryde x J.Reyez x Ahmir x Chilla Jones

Lighters by Staz x John Michael x Mark Agustin

Roses Sing on New Snow : short film

Roses Sing on New Snow : short film

Maylin cooks mouth-watering meals at her father’s restaurant in Chinatown, while her father and brothers take all the credit. When a dignitary from China arrives for a sumptuous banquet, Maylin’s father serves him her special new dish, Roses Sing on New Snow. The visitor is so impressed that he demands the recipe! After her brothers fail miserably at re-creating it, the father must call for his daughter. Maylin demonstrates as the dignitary follows every step. After tasting his own cooking, the man realizes he cannot duplicate the dish. The chef is the most important ingredient of all! Maylin finally receives the credit she deserves for her inspired fusion of Old and New World cuisine.

The 7 minute short film directed by Yuan Zhang is based on the book Roses Sing on New Snow: A Delicious Tale by author Paul Yee. See more short films geared towards kids: The Friends of Kwan Ming, Asthma Tech, The Chinese Violin and Jaime Lo, small and shy.

Roses Sing on New Snow : short film

Crushin music video by Michelle Martinez x Traphik

Crushin music video by Michelle Martinez x Traphik

Singer Michelle Martinez and rapper Traphik get together for the summer release of the Crushin music video. It’s a hot remix for the love in the air this summer. The video follows Michelle Martinez, who has a douchy boyfriend, as she preps for a party at night, where Traphik (aka Tmothy Delaghetto) will be. The two flirt it up all night long as the watch dancers do their thing. Among the people showing their moves are Quest Crew’s Victor Kim and America’s Best Dance Crew Season 4 winners We Are Heroes. It’s a really catchy upbeat single. Who’s your crush this summer?

Originally, the song was off Michelle Martinez’ Adrenaline album. This remixed track is slated to be re-released as a single. You can download the original track of the track on Crushin' - Adrenaline.

Crushin music video by Michelle Martinez x Traphik

Sumo Lake

Sumo Lake

Sumo Lake is a rapid, animated re-telling of the story of the ballet “Swan Lake” using sumo wrestlers and a giant lizard in a leotard. It uses only the traditional tools of paper, pencils and coffee. The short offers a combination of bulk and grace, fury and tenderness. Sumo Lake has been making the film festival rounds all over the world. Watch this twist on a classic ballet.

Also check out Junko’s Shamisen for a modern spin on a Japanese tale.

Sumo Lake