AZIATIX releases a music video for “Be With You”

No Comments 01 October 2011

AZIATIX releases a music video for “Be With You” (Rock Mix) – close to 100,000 views in less than two weeks. The rock version is remixed from their record from their top 10 iTunes charting EP, Nocturnal.

Hip Hop, Music

Aziatix making waves as new band

1 Comment 13 August 2011

ECHOforward is stoked to have Aziatix, the phenom group that shattered the charts with their latest EP, Nocturnal, produced by multi platinum producer and composer, Jae Chong, which debuted at a solid #11 on iTunes R&B/Soul charts. Their highly anticipated album is a follow up to their #4 iTunes debut release of their self-entitled EP, AZIATIX. They continue their momentum, dropping a music video along with the album for “Slippin’ Away,” which has amassed over 62,000 views in less than a week.

Hip Hop, Hmong, Music, Youth

Young hip hop performers find guidence with a new label

No Comments 12 May 2011

Photo: YungFate, Ah’mayzin, John Lor, Phrase, KillerKay, YungLo. (AAP staff photo by Tom LaVenture)

By TOM LAVENTURE
AAP staff writer

ST. PAUL, Minn. (May 9, 2011) – A group of emerging Hmong hip hop artists have the guidance of a mentor and label, Silver Bars Entertainment, to help shape the young talent on the art and business of recording and performing music for a living.

Hip Hop, Music

Nancy Cheng at First Avenue

No Comments 11 February 2011

Nancy Cheng

Nancy Cheng, an LA native now based in Minneapolis, has a reputation as one of the best DJ’s around. Her ability to find the right mix for any occasion has made her a popular addition to both the parties and the clubs including opening the Soundscene party this Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the VIP/Record Room at First Avenue, downtown at 701 First Avenue, Minneapolis.

Cheng will also play tonight, February 11, in LOVE at Karma Club, 315 1st Ave N., Minneapolis.

Arts, Events, Health, Hip Hop, Performance Art, Spoken Word, Youth

Arts event benefits depression support

No Comments 04 January 2011

Dear Hope, a fundraising benefit to raise awareness about depression in the community, promises to be a night of music from young local artists, spoken word artists and speakers. The event will be held Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Dreamland Arts, 677 Hamline Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55104. Admission is $5.

Announcements, Arts, Community, Education, Events, Exhibition, Hip Hop, Hmong, Music, Painting/Visual/Multimedia/Gallery, Performance Art, Spoken Word

Family Portrait: Love and Saving Face

No Comments 13 December 2010

From the creators of Hmonglish Musical comes a hilarious original play about a dysfunctional, lovable, honest family. A performance of “Family Portrait: Love and Saving Face” will be held Saturday, December 18, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Capri Theater, 2027 W Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis.

Arts, Hip Hop, Performance Art, Spoken Word, Theater

The America Project Potluck of Ideas

No Comments 11 December 2010

Tou Saiko Lee

Intermedia Arts & Kaotic Good Productions invites the public to attend The America Project Potluck of Ideas, 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Ave South, Minneapolis. Hosted by Robert Karimi, The America Project offers mouth-watering performances by Tou Saiko Lee & Band; Leah Nelson; BoyTron Mero Cocinero; Kathy Maxwell; Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay, and a sweet-delicious screening of Sekou Sundiata’s 51st Dream State Film.

Hip Hop, Music

Far East Movement makes history on the music charts

1 Comment 16 October 2010

AAP staff report

I guess you can’t go wrong if your debut rap CD has Snoop Dog on back up vocals. Far East Movement (also known as FM), labeled as the first all-Asian group to make it into two top 10 American charts, accomplished that with their debut CD, “Free Wired” (Cherrytree/Interscope Records) which was released on October 12, 2010.

Announcements, Arts, Community, Dance, Exhibition, Fashion, Hip Hop, Lifestyle, Music, Performance Art, Taiko

Dragon Festival offers an Asian Experience Without the Jet Lag

No Comments 06 July 2010

Saint Paul, Minn. (July 6, 2010) – The 2010 Dragon Festival will be held this weekend, July 10-11, 2010, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Phalen Lake Park, 1530 Phalen Drive, St. Paul, MN 55106. The Dragon Festival is a two-day free event to showcase cultural heritage, entertainment and traditions of ethnic Asian Pacific Islander communities within the Twin Cities. This pan-Asian community event is to promote cross-cultural understanding and to keep the cultural heritage alive within the younger Asian population.

Announcements, Hip Hop

Meltdown Poppin Dance Battle

No Comments 04 March 2010

The Second Annual Meltdown Poppin Dance Battle will be held Saturday, March 6, 5:00 p.m. at Central Mission Church, 1632 Charles Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104.