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FM Performs on the Tonight Show

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Wow. That’s all I can say. Far East Movement & supporting vocalist Dev had the opportunity to perform on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, further stamping their presence on America’s consciousness. I’ve expressed before about how “Like a G6″ isn’t my favorite FM song but this clip still had me hyped up. It’s not everyday we see one of our artists on such a big national stage. Kevnish’s voice sounded shot though. And I don’t care what anyone else says, I’m still convinced Dev is a really convincing chanting robot. Congrats to the guys for coming this far! Great performance. Watch it now because knowing NBC, it won’t be up on Youtube much longer.

Source: AAM

FM Releases the “Rocketeer” MV ft. Ryan Tedder

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Here it is! “Rocketeer” is arguably one of the most popular singles off FM’s major label debut album Free Wired and I can’t help but to agree – it really is a strong single. That’s why I was excited to hear that it was going to be the follow up single to “Like a G6” as I actually find it to be a much more enjoyable song anyways. So to properly push the new single, FM did a proper music video featuring guest vocalist Ryan Tedder of One Republic fame. It’s a pretty dope release all the way around. The end kind of reminds me of the film Radio Flyer, if anyone remembers that one. Glad to see this single get the proper video support!

Paul Dateh x Dawen Cover FM’s “Rocketeer”

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It’s AA love all around. Paul Dateh & Dawen put down a smooth jazzy cover of  the Far East Movement’s new single “Rocketeer” off their Free Wired album, originally featuring Ryan Tedder of One Republic. I’m loving this version, it’s completely different, plays to the strengths of both musicians and still gives the nod to the fellas from FM. I wouldn’t mind seeing a Dateh x Dawen EP!

Far East Movement’s Free Wired Debuts at #24 – 17K Sold

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When you’re not an industry insider it’s a little hard to come by Soundscan numbers but based on what I was able to find, FM’s major label debut effort Free Wired sold approximately 17K, landing it the number 24 spot for the week. To put it in perspective, Jin’s major label debut back in 2004 reportedly reeled in just under 20K in sales giving him the #54 spot for that week. But back then Jin didn’t have a top 10 hit or several high profile nation wide tours to help but all in all it shows record sales aren’t what it used to be. The number one spot for the past week went to Lil Wayne, whose I AM NOT A HUMAN BEING, sold nearly 119K.

So long story short, the fellas of FM did OK in the context of today’s album sales trends, and especially for a brand new group who only recently started building up a nationwide buzz, but their first week certainly wasn’t a runaway success story. It’s still an uphill battle for the guys, and all Asian-American artists in general.

Far East Movement Releases Major Label Debut – Free Wired

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Today is the day. October 12th, 2010. The Far East Movement has dropped their official major label debut with Cherrytree/Interscope Records and it’s called Free Wired. There’s a total of 10 tracks, 11 if you get it on iTunes (free bonus track). Of course “Like a G6″ is on there, along with a couple previously heard tracks (“Girls on the Dance Floor”) but there are a bunch of new songs on here too, featuring the likes of Snoop, Ryan Tedder and more. Whether or not this album is any good is yet to be determined but it’s a huge milestone both for the group and the Asian American music community as a whole. If you’re a fan of the group and their music then I urge you to support them and purchase a copy of their album. It is available on iTunes, Amazon, and retailers nation wide. Congrats to FM on their debut.

FM’s DJ Virman Shares Free Wired Album Preview Mix

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FM’s very own in-house DJ Virman has posted up a mix he’s put together previewing their soon to be released major label debut, Free Wired. He’s mixed together the tracks into one fluid dance mix, giving everyone a pretty decent preview of what to expect. There seems to be a lot of variety on the album. Don’t forget to pick up your own copy come October 12th!

Label: Cherrytree / Interscope

DJ VIRMAN “FREE WIRED” Album Preview Mix Tracklist:
1. White Flag ft Kayla Kai
2. Girls On The Dance Floor ft Stereotypes
3. Like A G6 ft Dev and Cataracs
4. If I Was You (OMG) ft Snoop Dogg
5. Go Ape ft Lil Jon and Colette Carr
6. She Owns The Night ft Mohombi
7. Don’t Look Now ft Keri Hilson
8. 2gether – FM + Roger Sanchez
9 Fighting For Air ft Frankmusik
10. So What
11. Rocketeer ft Ryan Tedder of One Republic

FM Interviews w/ MYX TV

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Just as the Far East Movement has hit #1 on the iTunes charts, they continue to press forward with the promotional activities, laying the groundwork for what will hopefully be an explosive release of their major label debut, Free Wired. Check out this interview they had with MYX TV. There is some information here that you’ve probably heard before but a few new perspectives as well.

FM Interviews w/ MTV News

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As FM’s star power continues to rise with their upcoming Free Wired album release and single “Like a G6″ shooting up the charts across the country, it’s no wonder they landed an interview with MTV News. It’s not a very long clip or article but they do briefly touch upon their transition from lyrical hip-hop to more dance oriented music, a topic that some have been critical of. Regardless of genre or style, it’s good to see them continue to gain recognition among a wider audience.

Check out the article in full after the break or over at MTV.

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FM Featured on Billboard.com

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FM’s single “Like a G6″ has been shooting up the Billboard charts and the market sales tracking organization took notice, featuring the group on their website. Besides their recent success, Billboard also reveals some details about FM’s upcoming major label debut – Free Wired. It looks like we can expect features from some big names like Snoop, Keri Hilson, Lil’ Jon, Pitbull and Ryan Tedder of One Replublic. In fact, the collab with Ryan is currently slated to be FM’s next released single. Look for the album October 12th!

Far East Movement Reveals New Album Title & Cover

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FM has officially announced that their major label debut with Cherrytree/Interscope will be dropping in late Fall 2010. In an expected move, they have decided to title the release  Free Wired and the album artwork has been released (see above). The fellas seem to have all their ducks lined up and it’s only a matter of time before their official release.