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Dumbfoundead
Jonathan Edgar Park (born February 18, 1986), known by his stage name Dumbfoundead (), is an Argentinian-born American rapper and actor. He began his career in the 2000s as a battle rapper in Los Angeles and has since become one of the most prominent Asian American rappers in the United States, known for his witty and socially-conscious lyrics. Early life Park was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina to South Korean immigrants. He has one younger sister. When he was three years old, Park's family immigrated to the United States by crossing the Mexico–United States border without green cards. His family settled in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Park began rapping when he was 14 years old, inspired in part by the rappers he saw perform weekly at Project Blowed, a local open mic workshop. Park dropped out of John Marshall High School in his sophomore year and moved into a one-bedroom apartment with his sister and a roommate at the age of 16. Before becoming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
88rising
88rising (stylized as 88⬆), formerly known as CXSHXNLY (pronounced “cash only”), is an American music company that founder Sean Miyashiro describes as a "hybrid management, record label, video production, and marketing company". The company has gained popularity as a musical platform and record label primarily for Asian American and Asian artists who release music in the United States, such as Joji, Keith Ape, Rich Brian, and Niki. Miyashiro states 88rising is "The Disney of Asian hip-hop". Miyashiro also hopes 88rising can bridge the gap between Asian and American music. ''The New Yorker'' writes about 88rising, "With artists like Joji, Rich Brian and Higher Brothers, Sean Miyashiro's company is an authority on how to create pop-culture crossovers." "Asian rap collective 88rising has quickly become one of the most popular, and groundbreaking, crews in music.", says ''Rolling Stone''. A ''Paper'' article stated that "88rising provides not only the cultural support, but a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Open Mike Eagle
Michael W. Eagle II (born November 14, 1980), better known by his stage name Open Mike Eagle, is an American hip hop artist and comedian. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, he is now based in Los Angeles, California, where he is a member of the hip hop collective Project Blowed. He has also been a member of Thirsty Fish, Swim Team, and Cavanaugh. Early life Mike grew up in Chicago's Robert Taylor Homes and lived with his grandparents until he was 13 at which point he moved in with his mother. Mike also has a younger brother and sister. He attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and went on to Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he majored in psychology. He did a year of grad school, but quickly moved to Los Angeles to live with his dad. He began working for AmeriCorps for six months before getting a job at a non-profit halfway house. As he continued to work odd jobs, Mike rapped as a hobby before discovering Project Blowed and then creating Thirsty Fish. Career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wax (rapper)
Michael Jones, better known by his stage name Wax, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and comedian.Chandler, D.L. (March 1, 2011). Wax is world-renowned for having fantastic bars.Newcomer Wax Looks To Make 2011 His Year. MTV. He became a YouTube star after uploading several videos of himself rapping and singing. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Wax is widely known for his popular single " Rosana", which was released in 2012. Early life Wax is of Irish and Cuban descent and hails from Dunkirk, in Calvert County, Maryland. He grew up watching music videos and live performances on MTV. His biggest influences from his early childhood were Guns N' Roses and DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. Soon after, in sixth grade, he picked up a guitar and started singing and rapping.Rodriguez, Nathan (June 22, 2010).Wax - Next Great White Rapper. Glide Magazine. Then, in middle school, he started listening to artists such as Eazy-E, N.W.A, and Too Shor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Park
Jay Park ( Korean name: Park Jae-beom (Hangul: 박재범; Hanja: 朴載範); born April 25, 1987) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and entrepreneur of based in South Korea. He is a member of the Seattle-based b-boy crew Art of Movement (AOM), and founder and former CEO of the independent hip hop record labels AOMG and H1ghr Music, as well as the founder of the record label More Vision. Park initially rose to fame as the leader of South Korean boy band 2PM, formed by record label JYP Entertainment in 2008, after having previously been a trainee for four years. In September 2009, Park returned home to Seattle after comments he wrote about Korea in 2005 as a teenager were publicized by the Korean media, officially leaving the group. Park returned to South Korea in June 2010 for the filming of ''Hype Nation'', and in July, Park signed a contract with SidusHQ, one of the largest entertainment agencies in South Korea. Rebranding and re-debuting as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychosiz
Psychosiz is an American video game designer and rapper. He is a member of hip hop groups Thirsty Fish, Swim Team, and Customer Service. Career Shortly after being introduced to Project Blowed by SP83, Psychosiz requested membership in the newly formed group Customer Service alongside SP83, Kail, Y-Not, JoeSue, A-ok, and group leader Nocando. Psychosiz formed Thirsty Fish alongside Open Mike Eagle and Dumbfoundead. The trio released the debut album ''Testing the Waters'' in 2007. The second album, ''Watergate'', was released on Mush Records in 2011. Shortly after the formation of Thirsty Fish, Psychosiz expanded the roster to include several more Los Angeles rappers to the Project Blowed scene. Psychosiz has been featured on several solo projects by Swim Team members including Sahtyre's debut album ''High Saht''. Discography Albums * ''Please Hold'' (2005) as Customer Service * ''Testing the Waters'' (2007) as Thirsty Fish * ''Ocean's 11'' (2008) as Swim Team * ''Free Y-No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirsty Fish
Thirsty Fish is an American alternative hip hop trio based in Los Angeles, California. It consists of the rappers Dumbfoundead, Open Mike Eagle and Psychosiz. Their second album, ''Watergate'', was released on Mush Records in 2011. Discography Albums * '' Testing the Waters'' (2007) * ''Watergate'' (2011) EPs * ''Invasion'' (2013) Singles * "Home Movies" (2012) References External links Thirsty Fishon Mush Records Mush Records is an American independent record label. It was founded by Robert Curcio and Cindy Roché in 1997. History Originally known as Dirty Loop Music, Mush Records started out as a recording studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, with the label for ... Alternative hip hop groups American musical trios Hip hop groups from California Musical groups from Los Angeles {{US-hiphop-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epik High
Epik High (Hangul: 에픽하이) is a South Korean hip hop trio formed in 2001, composed of Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz. Primarily based in Seoul, the group signed with Woollim Entertainment and released their first two studio albums, ''Map of the Human Soul'' (2003) and ''High Society'' (2004), to minor success. The trio rose to fame with the release of their follow-up studio albums, ''Swan Songs'' (2005), ''Remapping the Human Soul'' (2007) and '' Pieces, Part One'' (2008), spawning the hit singles "Fly", "Paris", "Fan", "Love Love Love", "One" and "Umbrella". Although the majority of these albums were censored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism due to themes of crimes, war, religion and education, Epik High established themselves as one of the leading hip hop artists in the country, gaining a cult following and critical plaudit. Following the completion of mandatory military services and their exclusive contract with Woollim Entertainment, Epik High signed with YG ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Traphik
Tim Chantarangsu (born March 6, 1986), formerly known as Timothy DeLaGhetto (and previously Traphik), is an American internet and television personality. He is best known from the improv comedy show ''Wild 'N Out'' where he was a cast member between 2013–2018 and 2020–2021. Chantarangsu is also known as the co-host of the food-based web shows ''Basic to Bougie,'' ''Deliciousness'' on MTV, and ''Send Foodz'' on Thrillist. His career started on YouTube where he uploaded comedic videos and original music. Early life Chantarangsu was born in Billings, Montana, to parents of Thai heritage. He was raised in Long Beach, California, until the age of nine before moving to Paramount, California, where his parents opened the Thai Smile restaurant. He attended Paramount High School and went on to attend California State University, Long Beach but dropped out to pursue an entertainment career. In 2011, Chantarangsu was fired from his job at a California Pizza Kitchen in Long Beach for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Project Blowed
Project Blowed is an open-mic workshop, its affiliated underground hip hop crew and record label based in Los Angeles, California at 3333 Leimert. This hip hop function started in 1994 and features many music groups, emcees, dancers, music producers, and graffiti artists local to the Southern California area.Morgan, Marcyliena (March 23, 2009). The Real Hiphop: Battling for Knowledge, Power, and Respect in the LA Underground. History The roots of Project Blowed can be traced back to the former Good Life Cafe, a health food center in then called South Central Los Angeles, California. It was described by ''UGSMAG'' as "a platform for rappers to perform their material" and "a testing ground for Los Angeles' independent rap scene". Lenny Kravitz, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and cast members of the show "Beverly Hills 90210" reportedly attended the open-mic. In 1994, Aceyalone and Abstract Rude produced the original ''Project Blowed'' compilation album. It was released in 1995. In 2005 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of The Dot
King of The Dot Entertainment, also known as KOTD, is a North American rap battle league founded in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2008. The company's HQ is based in Toronto, from which it gets its name. Successful battlers such as Pat Stay, Dizaster, Head Ice, Rone, Arsonal, Charron, Math Hoffa, Madchild, and many more have battled in King of the Dot. About King of the Dot is hosted by its founder Organik. Past co-hosts have included various hip hop artists, including Drake, Method Man, Raekwon, The Alchemist, MC Hammer, Too $hort, E-40, DJ Skee, Sticky Fingaz, Spider Loc, Reef the Lost Cauze, Slaine, Sabac Red, Sid Wilson, Jus Allah, and more. The league began in August 2008 in an alleyway near Toronto Eaton Centre, and now features over 150 emcees, battling in Toronto, California, United Kingdom, Arizona, Michigan, Massachusetts and Vancouver. Primarily featuring Canadians and Americans, emcees from countries such as England, Scotland, Australia, Sweden, Norway, Philip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Ape
Dongheon Lee (이동헌; born December 25, 1993), known professionally as Keith Ape () and previously known as Kid Ash, is a South Korean rapper from Seoul. He is a member of a crew called 'The Cohort'. Ape's breakout single "잊지마" ("It G Ma") was released on January 1, 2015, and was ranked by ''Billboard'' K-Town at number five on their list of the Best K-Pop Songs of 2015. Musical style and reception Keith Ape has been called the "Korean OG Maco" and noted for an exciting concert performance at 2015's South by Southwest rap showcase, among other performances which included Young Thug, Desiigner, Waka Flocka Flame, XXXTentacion, and more. His concert at SOB's in 2015 was listed as one of ''The New York Times'' top 40 picks, "unrestrained mayhem", and "a clear inheritor of Southern rap rowdiness". Controversy On February 4, 2015, he was accused by American rapper OG Maco of cultural appropriation. OG Maco claimed Keith Ape and friends had mocked him by using black stere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kahi (singer)
KAHI (950 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a news/talk format. Licensed to Auburn, California, United States, the station serves the Auburn area. The station is owned by Relevant Radio; the KAHI Corporation programs the station under a time brokerage agreement. KAHI is paired with expanded band station KSMH (1620 AM), which serves as Relevant Radio's Sacramento station. Programming The station broadcasts locally produced programming, Oakland Athletics baseball, Sacramento Kings basketball, San Jose Sharks hockey, Sierra College and local high school football. When not carrying live broadcasts, KAHI carries nationally syndicated talk radio shows. , the station produced several local programs that aired weekdays, including news blocks during drive time and in the noon hour, along with an evening talk show hosted by Mary Jane Popp. The station's moniker then was "The Voice of the Foothills". History KAHI began broadcasting in 1957, originally licensed to Placer Broadcas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
