Peep this track “Do or Die”. It’s a mega collabo with Asian American artists Vox Merger x Far East Movement x music producer Illmind. The track is off Blaps, Rhymes & Life Vol. 3, illmind’s latest mixtape (See track #20). Get the FREE download for “Do or Die” here.

We’re feeling this hip hop underground track in an ode to the city of Los Angeles with tight rhymes from everyone. If you love LA, you need to download this track. Hope they get an opportunity to make a music video for this track.

While you’re at it, check out Vox Merger’s music video American Pie too.

Do or Die by Vox Merger x Far East Movement

illmind isn’t the only Asian American music producer Vox Merger has worked with. They’ll also be on Kato’s T.I.M.E. Vol. 2 mixtape with the song “More Reason”. Listen to it here:or download it FREE here. We’d love to see a Vox Merger x CHOPS collabo.

Big ups to Dan from afterschoolspecial for building up the channelAPA fam.

The Far East Movement invade the offices of one of the biggest Manga companies, Tokyopop, for a meeting on a future collaboration project bringing FM into the Tokyopop Infinity Universe. We’re curious how FM and manga go together. Should be interesting.

Far East Movement also gives you a sneak peak into the studio working on a new song for their new album with the Stereotypes and Bruno Mars for FM’s first major album release. If you thought Animal was big, wait til you see what comes out next.

FM SATELLITES – Episode 8

Also check out this one take performance for Girls on the Dance Floor by Far East Movement with a funny ending!

Previous episodes:

FM SATELLITES – Episode 1

FM SATELLITES – Episode 2

FM SATELLITES – Episode 3

FM SATELLITES – Episode 4

FM SATELLITES – Episode 5

FM SATELLITES – Episode 6

FM SATELLITES – Episode 7

Odessa Chen is seeking funds to produce her next project “The Archives”. Here’s her letter:

Dear supporters, friends, and lovers of music,

As you may have noticed, a little perfectionism, one emergency back surgery, and a large lack of funds has made the time between records stretch on for what seems like an eternity.

For the past four years I’ve been working on “The Archives”, a record that is a real departure from my past work, which was composed mostly of love songs. “The Archives” is a concept record that explores our fractured relationship with Nature.

Most of the attention around this issue has been on climate change and its effect on people. My focus is on what we lose when we force other species into extinction. “The Archives” explores my feelings around this issue, as well as the perspectives of displaced and extinct animals, in an attempt to create more empathy from people and hopefully inspire change.

In March 2006, I was awarded an artist’s retreat in the woods of Oregon where I wrote the songs. I’ve since recorded them with my own funds, songs which include a full band, cello, horn, and keyboards.

Now I need your help funding the final steps that will bring this music into the world.

Making a record has many costs you may not know about. In addition to our equipment, a small recording studio is $550 a DAY. Session musicians, mixing and mastering, and ecologically responsible duplication add up fast; on past albums to about $10,000 per CD. To save on recording costs down the road, I’ve invested in gear so I can record some things at home, but the computer and recording equipment are really expensive too. All these costs make it hard to break even, much less fund future projects.

Kickstarter allows you to invest at any level that feels right to you and brings you rewards in return. If we reach our goal, I will donate the net proceeds from tickets to the Archives CD release concert to the NRDC, an environmental group that protects endangered animals.

If we raise the money needed, I can not only finish the Archives, but explore other ways to help raise awareness around the issues raised by the project. I can even start recording a brand new set of songs for CD number four, “Giving up the Ghosts”!

Let’s make this happen!

If you want to help produce her project, go here. You can pledge as little as $5. For $2k, you can have a private concert with Odessa Chen.

Help produce The Archives by Odessa Chen

Artists are trying different ways to get their albums produced. Also check out Invest in Nylon Pink’s next album.