Originally posted by Kevin at brother site, 8Asians.com.
This past weekend, Korean Hip-Hop group Epik High independently released their new book/album Map the Soul via their website. Similar to Radiohead’s release of In Rainbows which was released on their website and allowed each fan to pay as little or as much as they want, the release of Map the Soul is a celebration of their fans, the freedom of independent music, and the arts. It’s quickly been heralded as a success for those very reasons; the loyalty these guys show to their fans is ridiculous. They remain true to their art despite their success and it’s very admirable.
Even though I don’t personally understand or speak Korean, Epik High remains one of my favorite groups because their music translates beyond the barriers of language. You can hear the emotion and dedication they put into the work just by listening to the way they rap or their rhymes.
So to say that I was a bit disappointed when I heard this is sort of an understatement. Warning: There is explicit language in the following clip.
While I don’t know how the name of International Secret Agents came to be, I do know the powers of Wong Fu Productions and Far East Movement came together to bring Asian American artists to the mainstream. And mainstream, indeed, with teeny boppers crowding the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on Friday night. Aside from the unfitting formality of the Palace and teeny boppers with their flashing digital cameras and cell phones, the event was quite the hype. Read the rest of this entry »
“I learned English by listening to slang,” Se7en announces over a lunch of upscale pizza and soda. “I learned the curse words first from the stage hands and then later on I learned what they meant.” Read the rest of this entry »
Apologizes for the delay in getting this episode out. I explain all in the podcast so please listen.
Some new and old tracks played in this episode including new/ established artists The Shinbi and HybRefine.
As always if you enjoy what you hear, I ask that you show your support by purchasing the CDs and DVDs using the links provided on the site - or you can buy a T-shirt!
Congrats to Erik from our NING Community site who wins this month’s member giveaway.
For any questions, suggestions, comments, feedback etc, feel free to leave a message over at POPCast88.com or send an email to christine [at] popcast88.com.
Somewhere in South Korea, a bunch of executives had just finished going through a PowerPoint presentation where a marketer just explained in his politest Korean possible that to dominate the US music market you have to use S&M costumes, a vocoder Auto Tune, a token black guy and a lot of pouting. Read the rest of this entry »
March 13, 2009 at 4:52 pm · Filed under Merchandise
Metallic Silver on Navy Blue
Women’s Fitted Tees and Men’s Regular Tees
Price: $25 USD + shipping
Other colours: Metallic Silver on Black Metallic Red on Cream - was made for Kollaboration 9
*Hoodies, T-Shirts and Tanks are also available as special request.
Several things to note:
- Logos will only be printed in Metallic Silver or Metallic Red (it’s a branding thing)
- Shirt Colours: Black, Navy Blue, Blue, Purple, Green, Yellow, Athletic Heather Grey, White. (if there is a colour you’re specifically looking for, let me know and I can check it out for you.)
- Sizes range from Men’s XXL to Ladies S
Please email: christine [at] popcast88.com to make arrangements.
Other information - shipping etc. - please visit the Merchandise Page.
March 13, 2009 at 4:52 pm · Filed under Merchandise
Assorted Ladies Ribbed Tank Tops
Price: $30 USD + shipping
*Hoodies, T-Shirts and Tanks are also available as special request.
Several things to note:
- Logos will only be printed in Metallic Silver or Metallic Red (it’s a branding thing)
- Colours: Black, Navy Blue, Blue, Purple, Green, Yellow, Athletic Heather Grey, White. (if there is a colour you’re specifically looking for, let me know and I can check it out for you.)
- Sizes range from Men’s XXL to Ladies S
Please email: christine [at] popcast88.com to make arrangements.
March 11, 2009 at 5:08 pm · Filed under Music, SRC
As a customer service incentive for making you wait so long for my next podcast, please find linked within this post the past 6 live shows I’ve done for Soompi Radio Club. Since my broadcaster automatically records them, I might as well share them with you all.
A podcast featuring interviews, news, games and the best in J-pop, K-pop and other Asian pop music today. Just like radio, only not! Hosted by Toronto’s Christine Miguel
and iTunes. Also available this week is a 1:30 preview of her second single, I Did It For Love f/ Sean Garrett.
