Wow, we are 15 days into the new year already. Well, as I promised last time, this round-up is all things strictly rap. I don’t believe any of the featured videos in this collection are newcomers but there’s a surprise or two in the bunch, just make sure to check em all out. There’s enough Hip-Hop bars here for everyone to enjoy.
Misfit Remixes “All Doggs Go to Heaven” by Game
D-Pryde Remixes “Rack City” by Tyga
OK, you may want to get some popcorn because this round-up is gigantic. How does a baker’s dozen worth of cover videos, all featuring a stringed instrument, sound? The vast majority of these videos are guitar driven but we have a couple surprises in there including a violin and a mandolin. Yea… we went there. So get your fill of the unplugged variety because the next round-up is going to be a little more Hippity Hoppity related.
Kaile Goh Covers “Perfect” by Pink
Jason Yang Covers the theme from Skyrim
Dia Frampton Covers “We’re Going to Be Friends” by White Stripes
David So Covers “Ordinary People” by John Legend
The great folks at the Jubilee Project always tends to put together great videos, focusing on amazing themes and causes. Their latest project puts some of our favorite artists and Youtube stars on the spot, asking them what is important to them and what they would like to see change and happen in this world. There is a ton of talent in this clip, and it encourages you to join the conversation – perhaps in the hope that once we talk about it, we just might be able to take the next step and do something about it.
For the new year, The Jubilee Project took some time to interview some YT friends about the changes that they would like to see in the world. We really believe that life is a gift and ordinary people can do extraordinary things. We hope that this video encourages you to live life to the fullest this year and be the change you want to see in the world.
Twitter us @jubileeproject with your responses #BetheChange – What is one thing you’d like to see changed in the world? What is one organization/cause you feel strongly about? What would you do if you had one last day to live?
Special thanks to BU CSA Takeout and all of the YT stars that took part in this video.
Clara C (http://www.youtube.com/ClaraCMusic)
David Choi (http://www.youtube.com/davidchoimusic)
Afterschoolspecial (http://www.youtube.com/afterschoolspecialsd)
Arden Cho (http://www.youtube.com/ardenBcho)
Ryan Higa (http://www.youtube.com/nigahiga)
Jayesslee (http://www.youtube.com/jayesslee)
Wong Fu Productions (http://www.youtube.com/WongFuProductions)
Joseph Vincent (http://www.youtube.com/hoorahjencar)
New Heights (http://www.youtube.com/newheightsmusic)
Cathy Nguyen (http://www.youtube.com/lilcdawg)
Jennifer Chung (http://www.youtube.com/JenniferJChung)
Jason Chen (http://www.youtube.com/miniachilles)
Jason Yang (http://www.youtube.com/JasonYangViolin)
Megan Lee (http://www.youtube.com/cutiepiemeg918)
Sam Juhn (http://www.youtube.com/mrshakalohana)
Why? Just ‘Cause.
Jason Yang has announced that he will be making an appearance on tonight’s episode of the hit TV Dramedy on Fox – Glee. You can read all the details in the quote below:
I’m going to be on GLEE!! I had the privilege of working with the amazing cast and crew so I hope you guys enjoy the episode as well as continue to support the show! It’s Season 3, Episode 7 and it airs tomorrow, Tuesday November 29 at 8:00 PM on FOX. So be sure to check it out and let me know what you guys think!
Congrats to Jason Yang and all you Gleeks, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for him!
It’s shaping up to be a great weekend in music as SoCal is getting it’s fix of a great concert event too. Jennifer Chung, J. Reyez, Toestah, Joseph Vincent, Jason Yang and more are all slated to perform at the Dreamchasers Block Party – a charity event that will benefit the youth of the San Gabriel Valley. So if you find yourself anywhere near Monterey Park this Saturday, the 30th, then make your way over to the Barnes Park Ampitheater to catch what should be an awesome show! Click through the break for more information & details regarding tickets & the event itself.
The Kilahertz, a group featuring Trek Life, Jason Yang, Speeshbeats & DJ Buddy, have just dropped the MV for the track “I’m a King”. DO NOT sleep on this because it’s def one of the dopest songs/videos I’ve seen in a while. The integration of violin & Hip-Hop is always hypnotic, and Jason Yang killed it in this track. Props to everyone else involved with the project too, there was no weak link. I get so hype when genres blend so seamlessly. The track is available on iTunes and is worth every penny of the 99 cent price tag.
It’s so fun to see musicians think outside of the box and lean back on their classical training roots and still be able to pull from the influence of today’s pop culture. Jason Yang, a violinist with whom you should be familiar with by now, got together with Jake Moulton for this dope mash-up video of Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” and Bruno Mars’ “Grenade”. It’s crazy what an electric violin, some pedals & repeaters, and raw talent can achieve. Props to the both of them! (Check out another one of their videos here)
Personally I love it when musicians mash up genres and art forms to create something fresh. Check this quick clip from violinist Jason Yang & dancer Mike Song where they take a sample of Busta’s “I’ll Hurt You” and inject a bit of their own unique flavor. I just wish the clip was longer than a minute. It’d be dope if they ever completely flesh this out into a full routine, but I guess we’ll have to make do with this for now.
Holy clam chowder. OK New England, hold on to your hats cause you have quite the mega show coming your way in just under a month’s time. I don’t know what kind of budget Boston University’s CSA has but they have dug deep to bring you a stellar line up of artists for their Goodwill Benefit Concert on March 4th. How stellar? Well just look at that poster! You got David Choi, Wong Fu, Joseph Vincent, Jason Chen, Jason Yang, Janice Yan, Jennifer Chung, Clara Chung, Magnetic North, Taiyo Na, and Afterschoolspecial. It’s just a shame they spelled Jennifer’s last name wrong. Anyway, it must be good to be a college student now, cause I definitely didn’t have these types of shows when I was in school. You can find out more information about the event on the official facebook page and buy tickets here.
Boston University Chinese Student Association and Goodwill will be holding a benefit concert called Takeout. The theme of the concert is to takeout the bindings that restrict today?s adolescents from reaching their maximum potential.
The “Rocketeer” covers just won’t stop! Today Clara Chung dropped her own rendition on the bubbling follow-up single to “Like a G6″ from the Far East Movement’s major label debut and it’s inspired another Showdown post. We’ve already shared several covers already but we’ve picked three new ones to compare and have you vote for your favorite.
Jason Yang works his instrumental mojo to craft a non-vocal version of the song. Clara brings her trademark charm to the song & arrangement. Lastly, Seattle Kollaboration 2010 competitors and now collaborators Erin Kim & GOWE (along with Travis Graham) have teamed up for their own rendition a little more faithful to the original. So which version were you liking more?
Vote for your favorite!
