Far East Movement - Like a G6
Far East overment(also nown as FM) : The four of a Korean-American pair(J-Splif, Prohgress), a Japanese-American(Kev Nish) and a Filipino-American(DJ Virman) made up.The group translated this 'FM' way of life by constantly staying interactive and living the lifestyle. Their music shows on the internet(blogging or uploading) weekly
They blend elements of hip-hop, pop, electro and dance to create an original sound and lifestyle they call 'Free Wired'. Their debut single 'Like a G6' topped the Billboard charts for two weeks the first Asian-American band to do.
Far East Movement all grew up together in Los Angeles.
[The music video of Like a G6 is set in Korean Town(K-town), Los Angeles.]
[Interview]
Q. Lots of Korean musicians would like to push into the American Market. so, To seccessed there, Do they need to any strategy?
"I think our band's identify is more in tune with us being LA kids than as Asian-Americans"
The band says Korean artists looking to break into the North American market should focus on conquering the local charts first befor thinking about heading to foreign domain.
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ReplyDeleteI love hiphop and electro music is okay for me :)
ReplyDeleteIt seems like they mixed up three elements very well! This song is perfect to groove and move in a club xP I also heard this song was released like a year ago and they've put a lot of efforts on this song to make it popular. Great job! -Jiwon
I am not particularly fond of hip-hop. I just like to listen to Eminem. After watching the article that Far East Movement who is composed Asian topped the Billboard charts, I became interested in hip-hop and electro music. Like A G6 is music which was very lively and engaging... kikk~
ReplyDeleteThe song is perfectly a hip-hop music for club. As I heard the song I felt like I am in a club .haha I like hip-hop :) by then and dancing :) I like the music video uploaded: P
ReplyDeleteOh, Really? Is there a Korean? Oh! Actually, I heard hip-hop music little. So I didn't know about the news and the singer. But I'm proud because of them- hehe, I saw the news that girls generation become famous in Japen. In terms of Koreans' overseas work, they succeed! -A Ryeon
ReplyDeleteI listen to their song! FEM!!!!! They are so cool. I think they really great.. no.1 billborad chart.. I am so proud of them! When I first saw them, I didn't realize they are Korean. They will be the most popular hip-hop musician in the world. I firmly believe!
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