Author: Jackfroot

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David Choi is a native Los Angeles singer/songwriter/producer whose songs and tracks have been heard on NBC, FOX, VH1, MTV, A&E, E!, Travel Channel, Style, PBS, Food Network, Disney, as well as in national commercials overseas. He has worked on several major online campaigns with clients including Kelloggs, Starburst, American Cancer Society, YesStyle, and JC Penney. On YouTube, he has over 700,000 subscribers and over 77,000,000 total video views. In 2004, Choi was the grand prize winner for David Bowie’s Mash-up contest which Bowie himself chose. Following that, he was the grand prize winner for USA Weekend Magazine’s John Lennon…

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Kina Grannis started playing shows at the age of four in front of her stuffed animals. Now she plays in front of people, though it wasn’t the quickest transition for the admittedly shy songstress. While attending college at USC, Kina often retreated to the secluded stairwells around campus where she could write and sing without being heard. Protected by their quiet confines, she found a safe haven and a creative outlet for her music. Armed with a guitar and a cup of tea, Kina wrote in every stairwell she came across. And it was within these stairwells that she developed…

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Marié Digby is one impatient girl. Twenty minutes after first learning Rhianna’s hit single, “Umbrella,” last May, she propped her MacBook in her living room, filmed herself performing the song and put it on the Web. As fast as you can say “viral video,” Marié’s performance racked up more than 500,000 views on YouTube and landed her a national TV appearance on “Last Call with Carson Daly” and placement on the season premier of “The Hills.” But she isn’t stopping there. With the release of her new Hollywood Records 4-song digital EP., Marié Digby instantly vaults to the forefront of…

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Nump Trump is a beloved bay area character, a unique figure that combines his deep musical understanding with his animated personality, resulting in some of the most spirited music ever heard. In the studio, Nump is known to release a highly compressed energy over a hand selected instrumental, before mastering his track with an engineer’s precision. In fact, Nump received his first job in the music industry working as a house engineer for Infinite Studios, alongside legendary bay area artists such as E-40, Too Short, and Mac Dre. Before attaining that job, Nump interned with Jay-Z on the West Coast portion of the…

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Many artists dream that YouTube will make them famous but Erika David actually made that dream a reality. A dream that started at three years old, “I was singing Barney songs at birthday parties” she says, and her young career continued with karaoke, school plays, Junior and Senior Choir, eventually winning countless talent shows and then there’s YouTube. Two years ago Erika began posting videos on YouTube, flipping and mixing covers of songs by such artists as Beyoncé, Fergie, Ne-Yo and Keyshia Cole to name a few. With her strong penetrating voice, solid range and sheer versatility, Erika quickly established…

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Russell Gilbert Llantino (born October 13, 1993), better known by his stage names D-Pryde and Dukke, is a 17 year old producer/writer/rap artist. Born in Mississauga, Ontario, the son of Rosalie Llantino and Gilbert Llantino, and is of Spanish and Filipino decent. Three years after his birth, his father walked out, leaving Russell, his older brother Gabriel, and his mother alone. Russell never saw his father again when he was growing up, and neither did his older brother Gabriel. He had moved to Brampton with his mother and brother to pursue a new life. Two years later, as a small…

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Airline safety and security has gotten pretty tight over the years, especially since the 9/11 terrorist attack back in 2001. TimothyDelaGhetto created this quick 2 minute film mocking the TSA and how they over abuse their powers sometimes. Enjoy! Starring: Ricky Shucks http://youtube.com/iBeShucks The Tazed Girl- http://youtube.com/DeziredBeauty Directed by Layne Pavoggi http://www.youtube.com/LaynePavoggi Produced by: Mickey Meyer http://twitter.com/Mickey_Meyer Director of Photography: Jon Na (man/myth/legend) http://www.youtube.comJonNaFilms Production Coordinator Aaron Zaragoza http://www.aaronzaragoza.com Sound by: Eric Thompson http://twitter.com/cruelhandluke18 Featuring: AMBER SHARAE’ DOUG WEG JOHANNA GROSSO ARISA NANASE KOTA TATSUKA JADE CORDOVA RAELYNNE ROSALES TYLER CHANG MICHAEL GANTZ PHILIP HERSH Edited by: Aaron Zaragoza http://www.aaronzaragoza.com…

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Far East Movement (also known as FM) has bridged the gap between underground party records and mainstream hip-hop and pop. They blend elements of hip-hop, pop, electro and dance to create an original sound and lifestyle they call ‘Free Wired’. The group translates this ‘Free Wired’ way of life by constantly staying interactive and living the lifestyle it promotes. Whether it’s their weekly music show on www.cherrytreeradio.com, blogging everyday on www.fareastmovement.com or uploading a series of FM Satellite webisodes they shoot on the road with their ‘spy cams’ they always stay free to “’geek out’ 25 hours a day, 8…

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Blessed with an everlasting passion for his art, IZ has harnessed his lyrical ability and is poised to become a trailblazing force to be reckoned with in the worldwide arena of Rap. Quite simply, IZ is his music, and he shows absolute dedication to his craft. His fingerprints can be found throughout the entire creative process, from the conception of the beat to the finalization of the video. His music is an extension of himself and is undeniably true – the trademark of an artist whose work is timeless. IZ is dynamic emotion backed by a determinate work ethic, a…

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If you think that R&B needs a fresh face and a new sound, look no further than Bay Area-bred songstress, Michelle Martinez. Since the age of 2, this classically trained vocalist has poised herself as the next big thing, and won’t stop until she is a household name. Her funky, feel-good vibe is inspired by contemporary artists like Alicia Keys, Keri Hilson and Rihanna, who continue to push the envelope in Pop music, while classic R&B artists such as Brian McKnight and Mariah Carey give her a fundamental appreciation for romantic balladeers. “I have a fun and sassy personality and…

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Will “Big Will” Zhong, born November 5, 1984 is an Asian American entrepreneur, entertainment producer and music artist from the Bay Area, California. The name “Big Will” was a name given by his close friends. Read all about this successful young star. Biography: “I started out from nothing. I had no money, no education and nothing to show for, but that cannot stop someone from pursuing a goal, or fulfilling a dream. I never got decent grades in public school and had many types of learning disorders and difficulties. I was a trouble maker getting arrested regularly. I used to…

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We came across one of Kevjumba’s video titled, Awkward, and thought this was interesting and funny at the same time. In this video, Kevjumba shows an example of an awkward situation using his dad and two black friends. Due to society, most Asian parents today still have the stereotype of black people and how they’re all criminals, gangsters, or rappers. We’re sure some of the younger generation today with traditional Asian parents can relate to this video. Press play and enjoy! Check out Kevjumba at his website or subscribe to his YouTube. Also, don’t forget to join Jackfroot on Facebook!

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Check out Alyssa Bernal’s first ever music video to her hit song Cali, Cali, Cali. This video was beautifully shot and produced by Wong Fu Productions. We just want to give major props to the crew for doing a fantastic job. Press play to watch the music video and don’t forget to watch behind the scenes video below. Music video by Alyssa Bernal performing Cali, Cali, Cali. (C) 2010 Star Trak, LLC Behind the scenes look of Wong Fu Productions’ Music Video for Alyssa Bernal’s Cali, Cali, Cali. For more Behind the Scenes details: http://wongfuproductions.com/2010/10/alyssa-bernal-cali-cali-cali-behind-the-scenes/

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Press play to watch the trailer of an upcoming gangster film titled, Bang Bang. Directed by Byron Chan, a filmmaker from San Diego, this Asian American film stars Vietnamese rappers Thai Ngo of 454 Life Entertainment and David Huynh. Synopsis: “Justin is a troubled teen looking for a way out of the gang life. His best friend Charlie is a rich Taiwanese kid who lives in the nice part of town. Justin runs away from home after a fight with his Mom and takes refuge at Charlie’s house while Charlie’s parents are away on a prolonged business trip. The murder…

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Check out one of J. Reyez latest songs “Maybe One Day” ft. Jay Park Download Song: http://bit.ly/hfrNFK http://lx.im/19QyY (verse 1) my name is J.Reyez, yup the korean guy I represent the Asians, we all chinky-eyed so hot, I ain’t trying to be lukewarm trying to get a deal that involves no coupons they label me cuz I’m tatted up they be hating me, I laugh and grab my nuts when they hear the kid flow they’re like damn son I didn’t know that his country made Samsung carry on, type it in my blackberry phone kid from Ontario, heard through…

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