Dawen is easily one of the more talented musicians that we cover, injecting a little bit of soul, social conciousness, and jazz/R&B to create a unique sound. Don’t know what we mean? Check out this performance clip he did for KAC Media in a live studio session. He performs some of his originals “Wake Up” […]
Read More Dawen Performs for KAC MediaDawen, who dropped his album American Me last year, performs his singles ‘Wake Up’ & ‘Just You’ for Turtlist Media. ‘Wake Up’ is one of his stronger cuts from the album, and he sings the deliberate lyrics with conviction and authenticity. I think I even prefer this stripped down, unplugged type of version over the […]
Read More Dawen Performs “Wake Up” & “Just You” Live for Turtlist MediaI fist heard of Dawen when I saw the MV for his single ‘Wake Up’. I was intruiged to say the least, especially considering not only do you rarely hear that brand and style of R&B from Asian American artists in general, but you also rarely hear it from now a days from any artist period. […]
Read More Critic’s Corner: Dawen – American MeIt’s a fairly short interview but it helps you get to know a little more about Dawen and his music if you’re new to his material like I am. I just picked up his new album on Amazon today so hopefully I’ll have a review up soon. I’m kind of behind on those. And on […]
Read More Dawen interview w/ channelAPACheck Dawen’s post about it on his website: My first full length album “American Me” will be available on iTunes and Amazon.com on September 9, 2009, yes 9/9/09! It’s been years in the making and I’m thrilled to finally present it to the world! He’s got a great smooth r&b sound, and I am definitely […]
Read More Dawen to release “American Me” Debut LP
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