Daily Archives: September 19, 2011

Harry Shum Jr. talks Glee at 2011 Emmys

Harry Shum Jr. talks Glee at 2011 Emmys

While on the red carpet of the 2011 Emmys last night, Harry Shum Jr. chatted with some of the press on what’s coming up on Glee Season 3. Don’t read or watch any further is you don’t want spoilers.

His character, Mike Chang, will have new opportunities after graduation from William McKinley High School. Drama will arise as between him and his parents as he chooses what he wants to do post-graduation. (Sounds like the classic Asian parents pushing there kids to “safe” career choices.) Mike Chang’s parents, played by Tamilyn Tomita &Keong Sim, is slated to appear in Glee Season 3 episode 3. This season, not only will Harry Shum Jr. be doing more dancing, but he’ll also be singing. (Remember when Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Ushkowitz did a duet in Glee Season 2 episode 4 “Duets”.)

See what Harry Shum Jr. was up to this past year in Matched, Buffet, 3 Steps to Self Esteem, Best Date EVER!, and 3 Minutes.

Harry Shum Jr. talks Glee Season 3 at 2011 Emmys

Harry Shum Jr. interview about Glee Season 3 at 2011 Emmys

Hometown by DJ Sin x Lil Crazed

Hometown by DJ Sin x Lil Crazed

K.I.D. Entertainement’s DJ Sin x Lil Crazed collab on the track “Hometown”. The song was created almost 2 years ago, but finally released today. The two pay tribute to their hometowns in the state of Minnesota. Peep the visuals from the state of the land of the lakes.

Don’t forget to download Chapter 3: Liberation mixtape by Lil Crazed with songs like Drop, First Aid, and The Good Life .

Hometown by DJ Sin x Lil Crazed

Lyrics to Hometown by DJ Sin x Lil Crazed

(DJ Sin)
~I’m always real but in a fake situation,
Son, I relate I faced the same shit you facing
in school, I struggled, couldn’t relate to the teachers
could never hear them through my motivational speakers
and class would always seem like my plane flight delay
My ass would spend the day tryna take off on the freeway
People need work here we all have a fear of debt
problem nowadays it’s on par with the fear of death
shout out to my homie forever the “BLK”
‘Cause Both of us survived when we never could see a way
and home ain’t where ya from its where they understand you
shit Alice found a home I got a wonderland too

~I love my hometown so much, that I can’t stop from jotting it down
I just wanna give back so bad, that it feels like I’m squatting my town
To all my friends be patient dudes, I’m Tryna pay rent while I’m payin dues
And I Wont hesitate ta prove that I’d take a .50 caliber shot ta the face for you
Crazed that’s the same for you, I’m Shock’d and amazed for you
and If you think we’re dreaming now just think what we’ll awaken to
’cause you told me don’t ever follow your dreams lead them
So I’m leavin this evening to meet ’em eat ’em like Eve did in Eden
first I was pleading, needing a gig just a reason now
i’m achieving mc’in I can’t believe what I’m seeing
I’m livin’ for today you can’t live it when it’s over
Shout out to my hometown: Plymouth Minnesota

(Crazed)
~straight from the state of the land of the lakes,
became a man from a fan to a great,
10,000 hands in the stands from the stage
i see ’em as they’re reaching for me
cuz we’re taught to always reach for the stars kid
that’s the life that i’m living now, the beginning, it started,
back in kindergarten, in Roc, Minnesota,
always dreamed of building a team that would rock Minnesota,
with them earthquake metaphors,
that wrecks (rex) to a T, and i don’t mean historic dinosaurs,
so climb aboard and enjoy the flight of success,
that i, myself SET-UP, some locals UP-SET
but i’m always TIED to my hometown, til (my) SUDDEN DEATH
cuz me and the Roc are like dots, no xbox, but we will always connect (kinect – the dots)

Jin trailer with Justin Chon

Jin trailer with Justin Chon

With the global economic collapse, immigrant communities have been the hardest hit. Opportunities for immigrants have dried up at an alarming rate. Set against the backdrop of K-town’s vibrant nightlife and seedy underworld, “Jin” is the story of a young man trying to provide a future for his brother and to reconcil his conscience with the harsh reality of the world in which he lives. Here’s more about the short:

For one young Korean immigrant, Jin, who is the lone caretaker of his young brother, the only option is to take a job driving for the local mob lieutenant. When things go wrong on a job, Jin finds himself unexpectedly moving up in the organization after he rectifies the situation. When another job goes awry, it becomes apparent that the lieutenant is slipping and Jin is tasked with tying up the loose end.

Will the young apprentice overtake his mentor?

Can Jin commit a horrific crime to provide for his family?

See Justin Chon in this short drama as he is divided between protecting his brother and providing for him. No word yet on the release date.

Watch Justin Chon in these other shorts : Turbo, Little Buddy, Dick So Big, and Ktown Cowboys. Look for him next year in the indie flick Rock Jocks.

Jin trailer with Justin Chon (contains explicit language)

Vivienne Tam x Li Ning fashion yoga line

Vivienne Tam x Li Ning fashion yoga line

During Fashion Week, international designer Vivienne Tam partnered with Chinese sportswear company Li Ning to launch a fashion yoga line. Led by internationally famous Yogis, Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee, graceful and experienced yogis showcased the new line with beautiful yoga poses. Not only will the women’s yoga line be fashionable, but it will also be eco-friendly and functional. The 20-piece collection includes yoga and related accessories like sports bras, pants (full-length and mid-calf), tanks, tees, shorts, yoga bags, and mats. You can expect this to be very yoga-friendly as Vivienne Tam practices yoga herself.

Chinese sportswear company Li Ning is also on the verge of launching their line in the US. Look for more Asian brands to enter the US market soon.

Vivienne Tam x Li Ning fashion yoga line

Bumble Bee music video by Joseph Vincent

Bumble Bee music video by Joseph Vincent

Singer Joseph Vincent released the music video for his track “Bumble Bee“. The love song offer a cute story line, which features Joseph Vincent chasing singer Carissa Rae. The sixties inspired video has the pair staring at each other across a crowded diner. Everything seems to stop around them as they’ve been stung by love. The bumble bee of love is buzzing around.

The director that created this music video, Duno Tran, also did Get Up And Go by Shin-B.

See Joseph Vincent in these other music videos: If You Stay, Catch My Heart, Baby Good Night, and Heartstrings.

Bumble Bee music video by Joseph Vincent

bumble bee of love
Lyrics to Bumble Bee by Joseph Vincent

VERSE 1
No matter where I go
There’s always one thing that I’ll know
That it’s you, this much is true

And no I cannot complain
Cause it’s so easy to maintain
The things in my life when I’m with you

PRE CHORUS
And I can’t get enough, since you stung me with your love

CHORUS
You’re my bumble bee, and I can say right now
We’ll fly together, makin’ honey with our nectar.
And I can finally see, with my hexagonal eyes
you’re fine , be mine, cause you’re my bumble bee

VERSE 2
See we started off friends but I could pretend
I knew you were for me
And no I’ll never ever find
A prettier bumble bee
Oh I can’t deny, I need you right here by my side
And you know it’s right, we even got some matchin’ stripes
No I can’t deny, that we’re just friends is such a lie

PRECHORUS
And I can’t get enough, since you stung me with your love

CHORUS

BRIDGE
It is time to realize, that we are more than this, we’re more than ordinary friends, I’ll say it all again you know it’s true, cause you feel the same way too

CHORUS

Take Me On teaser by New Heights x Clara C

Take Me On teaser by New Heights x Clara C

New Heights x Clara C release a teaser for their upcoming music video “Take Me On.” It looks to be some sort of secret agent/spy short film music video. Travis of New Heights is getting beat up as Clara C running to a burnt orange Lamborghini. Looks like there’s plenty of action sequences coming your way. You’ll have to wait a little for the full music video. It’s slated for released on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 in correspondence to the release of our first full-length feature album “Something to Believe In.” (For those of you attending 2011 ISA San Francisco, you just might get a sneak peak at the concert.)

update: See the full Take Me On music video.

Travis of New Heights is All-American

Clara C in action

You can expect a lot of collabos on the upcoming New Heights album. Here’s the tracklisting:

1 Something To Believe In
2 Nightmare (ft. Brian Joo)
3 Gonna Love You (ft. Jennifer Chung)
4 Take Me On (ft. Clara C)
5 Chasing Down The Sun
6 Someday
7 Closer (ft. Natalie Taylor)
8 Tell Me It’s Real
9 Time
10 Bonus Track: My City (ft. GOWE & Decipher)

For more New Heights, be sure to check out Nightmare and Peaches from the short film Love Language.

Take Me On teaser by New Heights x Clara C