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2012 Kollaboration DC

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2012 Kollaboration DC

Kollaboration is coming back to Washington DC on September 22, 2012 at George Washington University Lisner Auditorium at 7pm. The 2012 Kollaboration DC will present a lineup of unique and dynamic emerging talents from greater Washington DC’s APA community. Ten talented acts were selected through an intense and competitive round of auditions as finalists for the talent competition portion of 2012 Kollaboration DC. These selected finalists range from experienced up-and-coming artists looking to utilize Kollaboration DC as a springboard to introduce their talents to a brand new audience, to newly-discovered acts who have never performed on a stage before. The competitors will face off on stage in front of the audience and a panel of celebrity judges for the chance to win the grand prize: $1,000 in prize money, an HD camera, and an opportunity to compete in Los Angeles. As a bonus, the winner of 2012 Kollaboration DC will also open for David Choi and Clara Chung at the historic Howard Theatre on November 10, 2012. This year’s competitors are (in no particular order):LacsaJacaKhan (Singer/Guitarist/Rapper), Christopher L. Santa Ana (Singer-Songwriter), Robert Park(Spoken Word Performer), GU Jawani (Dance Group), Robyn Kim (Singer-Songwriter), Jin Shin (SingerSongwriter), Rocka (Singer-Songwriter), George Yamazawa Jr. (Spoken Word Performer), Mighty MorphingBoogie Rangers (Dance Group), and Jonathan C. Chen (Violinist).

The talent showcase will also welcome the following local special guest performers: Atoms Apart (Electronic Duo), SNRG (Hip-Hop Group), Manifest (Rapper/MC) along with Amanda Lee (Singer-Songwriter and Second Place winner of Kollaboration DC 2011), and Lumi Bustamante (Singer-Songwriter and Grand Prize winner of Kollaboration DC 2011). The headline performer of this amazing talent showcase is Tokyo-based Japanese pop icon, Salia. As thestylish, playful, and spirited front lady of the Japanese pop rock group, Unicorn Table, Salia breaks out onher own as a progressive solo artist with a new dynamic bilingual pop sound and bold, edgy look. With herwide range of musical influences and unmatched vocal prowess, Salia delivers her catchy melodies and clever lyrics with a lively energy that is sure to take command of the entire 2012 Kollaboration DC stage.

You can get tickets here.

2012 Kollaboration DC Promo

PSY teaches Gangnam Style dance to Britney Spears x Ellen DeGeneres

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Psy teaches Gangnam Style dance to Britney Spears x Ellen DeGeneres
PSY continues his invasion of Gangnam Style in the US by appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres. Britney Spears recently tweeted that she wanted to learn the choreography to PSY’s song.

Who would be a better teacher than the master himself? As a surprise guest, PSY taught his signature invisible horse riding dance to both Britney Spears and Ellen DeGeneres. Grab those reigns and ride along.

Psy teaches Gangnam Style dance to Britney Spears x Ellen DeGeneres

Psy teaches Gangnam Style dance to Britney Spears x Ellen DeGeneres

Crave by Alex Wong

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Crave by Alex Wong

Dancer Alex Wong turns singer in his debut single “Crave” with the help of rapper XL Middleton. (He also auditioned in American Idol Season 11.) The video for the auto-tuned dance track has Alex utilizing both his singing and dancing skills with the help of familiar faces from “So You Think You Can Dance” including Alexie Agdeppa, Missy Morelli, and Sasha Mallory. With sexually heated dance moves, Alex plays the leading man who catches his girl cheating on him. How will Alex deal with the situation? Fans love the dance moves in the video, but question the use of auto-tune. What do you think? You can download the track on Crave (feat. XL Middleton) - Crave (feat. XL Middleton) - Single or amazon

Crave by Alex Wong

2012 Kollaboration Toronto

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2012 Kollaboration Toronto

Kollaboration Toronto 2012 features the very best local Asian Canadian talent in singing, dancing, and other performing arts! This show will feature some stunning guest performers, six (6) groups of very talented finalists and more! Here’s who you can expect to be there:

FINALISTS
Silvia and Jerome (Acoustic duo)
Team Sexy (Dance crew)
Young (Beatboxer)
Maybe Refuge (Rock band)
Intentional Accidental (Acapella Group)
Thoroughbred State (Hip hop/Rap group)
THE WINNER OF THIS EVENT WILL RECEIVE THE $1000 GRAND PRIZE, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO OPEN FOR CLARA C AND DAVID CHOI ON THEIR UPCOMING TOUR!

FEATURED GUEST STARS
Joseph Vincent
Dumbfoundead and DJ Zo
Asiansploitation
I Rock With The One
and more TBA

GUEST JUDGES
Sylvia “Beautycakez” Ta
Terry “KRNFX” Im

HOSTS
Paul “PK” Kim
Aastha Lal

It all goes down on Saturday, September 15th, 2012 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6R8. Doors open at 7PM SHARP. Get Tickets here.

2012 Kollaboration Toronto Promo

Umma Gangnam Style with Mike Song x his mom

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Umma Gangnam Style with Mike Song x his mom

PSY’s Gangnam Style is taking the world by storm. Now moms are getting in on the action. Dancer Mike Song choreographed a dance number to the song with his dance partner his mother. Apparently, this is the first thing Mike have ever taught my mom. For someone in her 60s, she’s got some serious natural talent. Watch as she tuts and rides that invisible horse. We wish we could dance like that. Now we know where Mike gets his talents from. Way to go Mrs. Song!

If you’re still reading this… show some love to your mom today. Spread some positivity.

Umma Gangnam Style with Mike Song x his mom

2012 Kollaboration San Francisco

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2012 Kollaboration San Francisco

The 2012 Kollaboration San Francisco, the largest Asian American Pacific Islander entertainment event in the Bay Area, returns on Saturday, September 8, 2012. Hosted by founder and former executive director of Kollaboration, Paul “PK” Kim, the talent showcase will take place at the Zellerbach Auditorium in UC Berkeley.

This year’s diverse guest performer lineup includes both homegrown Bay Area favorites and rising YouTube artists. Among the most anticipated are Seattle based band, New Heights, and acoustic singer-songwriter, Joseph Vincent. They will be joined by comedian KT Tatara, hip-hop dance group VIP San Jose, and the winner of last year’s Kollaboration San Francisco 2 competition, ANAK. Popular spoken word artist, Michelle “Mush” Lee, will also debut a special opening performance for the showcase.

The eight competitors of Kollaboration San Francisco 3 include live bands — Soulfull, Outer Sunset and Monsters Calling Home — and vocalists — Jayne Rio, Dustin Ako and Peter Chung. Team Loopkicks and Crywolffs! Violin will challenge the status quo with their unconventional and innovative talents. These aspiring artists are set to compete for a $1000 Grand Prize, a $500 Audience Choice Award sponsored by Verizon, and the chance to open for Clara C and David Choi at their San Francisco show in the Fall. The winner may also earn a spot at Kollaboration Los Angeles’ November show featuring other winners from across the country.

Judging the talent competition is NBC Bay Area’s anchorwoman Janelle Wang, singer/songwriter Passion, California assemblywoman Fiona Ma, and hip-hop dancer and choreographer Ellen Kim. The evening includes Kollaboration San Francisco’s highly anticipated Freestyle Dance and Vocal Contest, where audience members will be invited to share their talents on stage.

You can get tickets here.

2012 Kollaboration San Francisco Promo ( I’m Glad You’re Close to Saving the World mashup)