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3rd Annual DIY Music Video Contest

LOCUS@KSW and San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival teamed up Asian American filmmakers and musicians, challenging them to make a music video in a matter of two months with little to no budget. The DIY Music Video teams are competing for a spot in the 2010 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. Your vote by view will determine which video makes to the film festival! The two-week long voting/viewing period begins online now.

Lots of interesting videos from this year’s crop. We’re impressed with a lot of these videos. Considering the budget is low to none, they got high production value. Check the stop motion animation of Bulldozer. Music videos with story lines in So Lost and Friction. Hip hop is not left our with Hopie Spitshard (also check her Yummy music video) and Mandeep Sethi. Peep these videos and more. Remember to vote.

So Lost by Melvinsings

Friction by Jenn Grinels

Bulldozer by The Invisible Cities

Shelter by Golda + The Guns

Say Goodbye by Hopie Spitshard with Jayne Rio

When it’s Cold by Bantercut

Everything is Going Right by Bantercut

Never Satisfied by Mandeep Sethi

Kollaboration 10 shouts with PK

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Founder of Kollaboration PK hit ups some special guests to get the word out about Kollaboration 10 including the guys at Just Kidding Films, dumbfoundead, and Pigeon John. Don’t for get you can win Kollaboration 10 tickets from channelAPA.com. Take a peek at some of the performers in the Kollaboration 10 promo videos.

Just Kidding Films for Kollaboration 10

dumbfoundead and pigeon John for Kollaboration 10

Digital Graffiti by Chairman Ting

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If you’re at the 2010 Winter Olympics, check out Chairman Ting’s digital graffiti art performances at the Salt Building inside the Athlete’s Village. They were commissioned by The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) using Tangible Interaction’s unique digital graffiti wall technology.

Wow, combining technology with urban art. Do you prefer digital art or the street art like David Choe?

Digital Graffiti by Chairman Ting

Nothing On You by JR Aquino x Traphik Remix

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Here’s a remix for Nothing On You by JR Aquino x Traphik. The audio quality is kinda bad with the waves on the beach crashing in the background. Look forward to more music from these guys.

Traphik has been on a tear with collabos with major Asian American artists like dumbfoundead and Jin. He’s already done a bunch of collabo remixes including including Say Ahh – Asian American Remix, Traphik x Sahtyre Freestyle, Forever Remix, I Rock Onesies, Bedrock – Asian American Remix, and Get Up. Keep your eyes on him for 2010.

JR Aquino (JRA) dropped his album Exposure a few weeks ago. Be sure to pick up the album which includes songs like I Luv Myself and Closure. Also look for him in an upcoming AJ Rafael music video shot by Wong Fu Productions.

Nothing On You by JR Aquino x Traphik

Tiger Woods Apology

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Tiger Woods issued a brief apology about his affairs and did not take any questions from journalists. He says he’s ‘deeply sorry’ for irresponsible and selfish behavior. For the most part, Tiger Woods just read prewritten apology.

He clarifies what happened on the Thanksgiving Day car accident and verbally admits to his affairs. He’s still trying to keep his life private, but looks like the paparazzi will still be hounding him and his family. As for his return to golf, he’s not sure when he’ll hit the greens again.

Tiger Woods Apology (long version)

Tiger Woods Apology (short version)

For a lighter side of this whole situation, here’s Tiger Woods Google search history.

John Park and Andrew Garcia make top 24 on American Idol Season 9

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Congrats to John Park and Andrew Garcia on making the top 24 contestants for American Idol Season 9. Here’s a little more on both contestants:

John Park and Andrew Garcia make top 24 on American Idol Season 9

Top 24 semifinalist John Park talks about being different and having a voice. He left Northwestern to chase his American Idol dream. If you see him around, you can call him JP.

Q&A with John Park

Question: Do you have any formal singing training?

Answer: I took voice lessons for 1 year before college.

Question: When did you first start to sing?

Answer: 7th grade choir.

Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?

Answer: “Smile, though your heart is aching, smile, even though it’s breaking…

Favorite Female Artist: Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera, Joss Stone, Theresa Andersson

Favorite Male Artist: Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Jamie Cullum, John Legend.

Top 24 contestant Andrew Garcia will miss his son while he’s on the show. This guy gets his talent from his dad. He’s also got breakdancing skills.

Q&A with Andrew Garcia

Question: Do you have any formal singing training?

Answer: No

Question: When did you first start to sing?

Answer: 5 years ago

Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?

Answer: Live for today

Favorite Female Artist: Adele, Charice Pempengco, Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys

Favorite Male Artist: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Smokie Norful, Musiq Soulchild

Top 12 guys on American Idol Season 9