Daily Archives: January 30, 2012

Asian Americans Helping Janet Liang

Asian Americans Helping Janet Liang

Since the video of Janet Liang pleading to find a perfect match for a bone marrow donor, Asian American artists have released videos to support her in her fight against acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Entertainers like Kina Grannis, Victor Kim, Wong Fu Productions, Far East Movement, Kevjumba, and Ryan Higa have stepped up to the plate to promote the need for bone marrow donors in the Asian American community. Previously, Project Michelle received similar support from the community as well. The channelAPA.com crew loves seeing the APA community helping one another.

update: Jeremy Lin shows his support on Facebook and twitter.

Please visit these websites to learn more about bone marrow transplants, registering to become a donor, and joining Janet Liang’s cause:
http://www.helpingjanet.com
http://www.facebook.com/helpingjanet
http://www.aadp.org
http://www.asianmarrow.org

International Secret Agents (ISA) crew (Wong Fu Productions, Far East Movement, Kevjumba, and Ryan Higa)

Free Your Mind by Victor Kim x Dumbfoundead

Kina Grannis on VH1 : Kina Issues A Plea For Bone Marrow Donation

Run Fly Fall by Paul J. Kim

Run Fly Fall by Paul J. Kim

Singer Paul J. Kim released a music video for his song “Run Fly Fall”. Shot in the cities of San Francisco and Los Gatos, CA, the video follows two individuals with intertwining lives. Dealing with life’s ups and downs is challenging. Sometime we run, fly, and fall, but faith, hope and love will carry us through. You can get the song on Run Fly Fall - Run Fly Fall or amazon.

Run Fly Fall by Paul J. Kim

Run Fly Fall by Paul J. Kim

Lyrics to Run Fly Fall by Paul J. Kim

[chorus]:

i run, i fly i fall, and my heart hits the wall
i know, faith – love – and hope, will never die…

[verse 1]

empty shells, sex sells, at the toll of the bells
lost dreams, i’ve seen the woman at the well
she’s convinced no prince will ever pass her by
another night, another stranger,
and tears fill her eyes

i’ve seen the obscene when love no longer means
what it meant to the innocent heart now past tense
past healing, life’s dealing unexplainable blows
to the young who are numb from tragedy and woe

so many people driving down the street
but don’t know where life is going
cos the gps ain’t showin’ that there’s more
the question could it be
that life is more than me
but he/she/we, can we call it family
let love… heal this home

[chorus]

[verse 2]

love past blacktops, buildings and sidewalks
past prejudice, rivalries, and racist talk
past memories, we are healed when we forgive
holding onto hatred is a painful way to live

i need a definition, not another “love” song
so many singers have no clue
to what’s really going wrong
you can’t give, what you don’t have
stop calling lust, love… you really make me mad

and yet sad for you, because if what you sing is true
than it’s like dumpster diving and calling it real food
watch the news for the clues
cos hearts turn black and blue
from the trauma of the drama
but i’m bored, what’s new?

i don’t have time to cry, or give a compassionate sigh
cos i’m programmed to live at the speed of the wi-fi

slow down… slow down… slow down…

and let your feet touch the ground
slow down… slow down… slow down…

[chorus]

[bridge]

i see a people… hungry for truth, truth and love
i hear the sound… of hearts beating anew

of hearts beating anew for you, for you, for you

[chorus]

I Love Lucy music video by Big Phony

I Love Lucy music video by Big Phony

Singer Big Phony released the official music video for his single “I Love Lucy“. His video offers a blend of black & white and color for each time frame for the song. The single talks about a girl who gets cheated on by the wrong guy and copes by watching episodes of “I Love Lucy.” It’s a heartbreaking track about the ups and downs of love. You can get the song on I Love Lucy - Kicking Punching Bags or amazon.

I Love Lucy music video by Big Phony

White Frog Trailer

White Frog Trailer

Director Quentin Lee released a trailer for his film “White Frog”. The film features a star studded Asian American cast including Booboo Stewart, Harry Shum Jr. (Glee, LXD),Joan Chen (The Last Emperor), BD Wong (Law and Order: SVU), and more.

Here’s more on the film:

High-school freshman, Nick (The Twilight Saga’s Booboo Stewart), is a neglected teen with mild Asperger’s syndrome whose life is challenged and ultimately changed forever when tragedy hits his family. WHITE FROG is a universal story of the power of family, friendship, and love positioned to appeal to a broad audience in the same way as ORDINARY PEOPLE and STAND BY ME.

Booboo Stewart plays Nick whose life is changed by the unexpected fate of his adored older brother Chaz (Harry Shum Jr.) Joan Chenand BD Wong play the roles of their parents. Margaret Cho (Drop Dead Diva) will play the role of Nick’s unconventional psychiatrist. Kelly Hu (XMEN 2, Hawaii 5-0) and Amy Hill (50 First Dates) are also slated to be in the film too.

Not only will the screen be filled with Asian American talent, but the soundtrack is also packed with amazing artists such as Big Phony, David Choi, CriBabi, Gowe, MC Jin, PaperDoll, Shin-B, Iammedic, and Booboo and Fivel Stewart!

White Frog will be the opening night film for the 2012 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (March 8, 2012).

White Frog Trailer