This is a great interview of afterschoolspecial as they talk with Steve Nguyen about almost everything that makes them who they are and what drives them to continue pursuing the dream. This group isnt your average band and they should be proud of that. Make sure you peep the video and get to know what the group just a little more.
Film producer Steve Nguyen takes you behind the scenes with Daniel Matthews (DanAKADan), Jaimie Block-Smith, Todd Olson, Victor Velasquez, Brian Figueroa and Keane Aranita of afterschoolspecial.
Formed in San Diego, afterschoolspecial is essentially a hip hop/rock band, ala Flobots, Gym Class Heroes, the Beastie Boys. The band puts their sweat and tears into every show that we do, according to Emcee Dan. Ive hurt my back, kicked myself in the face, and bloodied a few knees; if the crowds loving it, then Im loving it, too.
The band has shared the stage with the Flobots, Talib Kweli, Far East Movement, Souls of Mischief, Pigeon John, LuckyiAm (the Living Legends), the Blue Scholars, among others. Their debut EP Not One For Words was produced by Peter Rocks and engineered at 4th Street Studios in Santa Monica. They were nominated for Best Hip-Hop Act and Best Hip Hop Album at the 2009 San Diego Music Awards.
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