The Wall by Ken Loi x OSKAR x Kat Cobra

Jeremy Lin reflects on how the NBA has changed him in the short film “You’ve Changed Bro”. From playing videos games to getting advice, his friends and family feel like he’s changed since he’s hit the big time. His mom won’t appreciate his biggest change a new tattoo in Chinese. Look for cameos from Jubilee Project, Ryan Higa, KevJumba, Phil from Wong Fu Productions, Steve Nash and James Harden.

As usual, he closes out the video with a Bible verse. This time he chose Romans 12:2 – “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world , but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.”

You’ve Changed Bro with Jeremy Lin

Singers Sam Tsui x Kina Grannis team up for the music video for “Bring Me the Night” off Sam’s “Make It Up” album. The two sing about how to bring a couple closer together when they’re separated by distance. When they’re both under the night sky with the moon and the stars out, they feel like they’re right next to each other.

Listen to more Sam Tsui : Shadow, Make It Up, Grey Area, Start Again, DJ Got Us Falling In Love, and Don’t Want an Ending

Bring Me the Night by Sam Tsui x Kina Grannis

Lyrics to Bring Me the Night by Sam Tsui x Kina Grannis

Measuring days in the spaces between our goodbyes
Learning to wait through the endless parade
Of our same old see-you-next-time’s
But when I close my eyes, the miles melt away
Like you’re here in my arms at the end of the day

So bring me the night, send out the stars
Cause when I’m dreaming we don’t seem so far
Darken the sky, and light up the moon
So that somehow you’ll be here with me soon
Bring me the night
Bring me the night
That brings me to you
You

Swear I don’t know if the days are as slow as they seem
Wondering when you’ll be with me again and this
Finally can be more than just a dream
But when I close my eyes, I want only to stay
Where the farthest you are is a heartbeat away

So bring me the night, send out the stars
Cause when I’m dreaming we don’t seem so far
Darken the sky, and light up the moon
So that somehow you’ll be here with me soon
Bring me the night
Bring me the night
That brings me to you

And it’s enough, knowing you are calling to me
While we’re dreaming beneath the same moon
All it takes is imagining you so that I can get through
One more long and lonely day

So bring the night, tell me it’s near
Give me the chance to to pretend to you’re here
Darken the sky and light up the moon,
Please bring it soon

So bring me the night, send out the stars
Cause when I’m dreaming we don’t seem so far
Darken the sky, and light up the moon
So that somehow you’ll be here with me soon
Bring me the night,
Bring me the night,
Bring me the night,
Bring me the night
That brings me to you

Long before sustainability became a buzzword, architect Shigeru Ban had begun his experiments with ecologically-sound building materials such as cardboard tubes and paper. His remarkable structures are often intended as temporary housing, designed to help the dispossessed in disaster-struck nations such as Haiti, Rwanda or Japan. Yet equally often the buildings remain a beloved part of the landscape long after they have served their intended purpose. Most people look at cardboard tubes and see something fit for the recycling bin. But architect Shigeru Ban turns them into beautiful buildings.

Emergency shelters made from paper by Shigeru Ban at TED

More about Shigeru Ban

Shigeru Ban’s architecture redefines aesthetics, space, structure and even the idea of permanence. In 1986, for the Alvar Aalto Exhibition near Tokyo, Ban experimented with constructing a building from long paper tubes, the kind found at textile factories. The tubes ended up being much stronger than he had imagined, and were easier to waterproof and fireproof than he had guessed. Ban created many experimental buildings in this vein — from the Japanese Pavilion at Expo 2000 in Germany, which was meant to be recycled upon demolition, and an office for himself and his students set atop the Pompidou Centre in Paris, where they worked for six years.

But Ban’s unusual designs have found another use — as emergency shelters for those who have lost their homes in disasters and wars. In 1994, Ban created shelters for refugees in Rwanda. The next year, after an earthquake in Japan, he rebuilt a local church out of paper tubes that became a local fixture for 10 years. His designs — both low-cost, and dignity-building — have housed those affected by disasters in Taiwan, China, Haiti, Turkey and Sri Lanka. He also helped develop a shelter system after the Japanese tsunami of 2011.

The founder of Shigeru Ban Architects, Ban has received many awards, including the Architectural Institute of Japan Prize. He currently teaches at Kyoto University of Art and Design.

The group Embassy dropped their music video for the song “Summer Crush”. They have fun with their summer crush cruising in their ride, partying at the pool, surfing on the couch. Chill out from the summer heat with this track. It’s a summer you won’t forget.

Listen to more Embassy: Lotto, Stay, Brand New Whip, Walk Away and All or Nothing.

Summer Crush by Embassy

The web series Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead concludes with episode 6. Jon, Apple, Jose, and Breezy pay a visit to Ken Jong Jr. What happens when they locate him? Will they do whatever it takes to exact justice for Mama Park’s Korean BBQ? Who will run the DMZ?

Previous episodes:
Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead : Episode 1
Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead : Episode 2
Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead : Episode 3
Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead : Episode 4
Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead : Episode 5

Run DMZ with Dumbfoundead : Episode 6 (contains explicit language)

The webseries “The Blue Line” directed by Kevin Boston continues with episode 2 entitled “Method Addict”. Detectives Fitzgerald and Torres question a witness Chelsea regarding an Asian Triad enforcer’s murder. Meanwhile, Wesley Light who plays Detective Briggs has a unsuspecting admirer. When the cameras aren’t rolling, method acting has it’s perks.

Previous episodes:
The Blue Line : Episode 1

The Blue Line : Episode 2 (contain adult language)

More about The Blue Line
The Blue Line is a show within a show. It’s a sitcom about the behind the scenes of a TV Cop drama! If “The Office”, “30 Rock”, and “Entourage” have a child with “Southland” in BOSTON, you get The Blue Line.

Singer Mikey Bustos puts a Filipino twist on Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines”. Filipinos tend to work on what is called “Pilipino Time” or “Pinoy Time”. In other words, not being on time and being late about an hour. This video explains Pinoy Time and why Pinoy Time exists. Late, late, late… You can download the spoof FREE here.

Listen to more Mike Bustos : Opo Pinoy Style (Filipino Oppa Gangnam Style Parody), Psychic, Step, Evermore, Everytime My Heart Beats, One Song at a Time, I Promise, If It Feels Good Then We Should, and All I Need Is Me.

#PinoyTime by Mikey Bustos

Lyrics to #PinoyTime by Mikey Bustos

I’m a Pilipino
Late, late, late (x3)

If you think I’m always running late
And if you believe that I procrastinate
Maybe my watch is dead
Maybe the traffic’s bad
Maybe I’m on Pinoy Time…

I know the time is close
5 mins til my meeting
but I’m Pilipino
and I know if I’m rushing
I just might forget something
Might trip over something
It’s not like I’m gallavanting
10 mins late now making good time

I know you’re waiting,
You’re always waiting
But no complaining
It’s Pinoy time
Since you adore me
You’re waiting for me
Cuz the weather’s stormy

It’s Pinoy Time
If there’s a party
Don’t get there early
Cuz they’re still cooking
It’s Pinoy Time
It’s always better
To finally get there
Parang 1 hr later

Mikey why don’t you try arriving right on time.
You told me to meet you here at 7 o’clock PM sharp!

I took it easy, I’m not so speedy, had to brush my teeth e!
Hey!

If you’re asking me why is it in my culture to not arrive on time,
Well it’s a simple answer: My Pilipino ancestors worked in agriculture
They used the time to wager what time it was, you estimate lang!
But ancient English had things to finsih on the King’s wishlist
It’s Pinoy Time
And if you took too long, say goodbye to your ulo, thank God I’m Pilipino!

It’s Pinoy Time
When I said seven, ! meant 11, my head got shaven
It’s Pinoy time
When my boss is galit, I get out of it
I just blame traffic!

One thing I ask you, do you think you’re better than me cuz you
came right at 2 when you said 2, I came at 3 cuz that’s how we do.
Pilipinos and Pinoy Time check it! I’m runnin’ behind and I’m pimpin’.
I’m better looking casual, and Pilipinos like to look fashionable and late!
Better late than never I say, if we say 7 it really means 8,
So heat the lechon later on na, don’t worry too much cuz it’s a potluck,
So I admit, I’m late. I’m runnin’ behind on my date.
If she really loves me then she can wait but if she’s Pinay she’ll know how to compensate, yeah!

Hurry up! So late!
I’m not late. I’m on time!

I like to twerk! So I’m gon’ twerk! Though I’m late for work! Hey!

Not a bad thing, and not always true, but if you’re asking me Pinoy Time is good.
It means no rushin’, and no more fussin’, it’s understandin’ that we Pinoys work on Pinoy Time.
It’s Pinoy Power being late 1 hour cuz we bought some flowers.
It’s Pinoy Time! So many reasons: We blame the season, Ryzza Mae Dizon,
It’s Pinoy Time! Baby, I love it. No push and shovin’, cuz I’m not rushin’ on Pinoy Time!
Bein’ late looks sexy. Don’t need to text me. I’m inside the taxi!

On my way na… I’m a Pilipino… Late, late, late…

Rapper I.A. released his music video for his single “Too Cool” of his Flyght 808 album. He teaches his son how to treat lady no matter what their situation is. Be cool like the flavors on your shaved ice. Chill Hawaiian flavors in effect. You can download the track on or amazon.

Listen to more I.A. : Girls Wanna Have Fun, Go The Distance, All I Ever Wanted, Bring It Back, The Long Ride Home, Too Hot, Killa Wit Da Beat, Boarding Pass mixtape, Take It There, Summertyme, Too Cool (Shave Ice), Loco Moco, Too Hot (lookin fly), and The Jump off.

Too Cool by I.A.

The film Four of Hearts follow two couples Derrick (Darrin Dewitt Henson) & April (Nadine Ellis) and Christy (Michelle Krusiec) & Matt (Gabriel Olds). Stuck in a six-month sexual ‘dry spell,’ a young husband and wife decide to rekindle their love life by having a one-night stand with another couple. But all four soon find themselves unprepared for the complicated web of lies, jealousy, and forbidden attractions that follow. Look for it at a film festival near you.

Four of Hearts with Michelle Krusiec

A girl that can control everything, perpetrates her own rescue by taking control of her boyfriend. It’s an action packed rescue sequence packed with fight choreography and visual effects. This short was directed by Saman Kesh. Watch the prequel I _____ U for background color.

Controller : short film

In I _____U, a girl that can control everything, perpetrates her own rescue by taking control of her boyfriend. The short is a prequel to the short The Controller. This film was directed ans written by Saman Kesh.

I _____ U : short film

The last patron of an abandoned observatory takes on an impossible task to show the surrounding city something incredible. A short animation about conflicting existences, natural wonders, and petty theft on a grand scale. This film was directed by Olivia Huynh.

Watch more animated shorts: Chicken or the Egg, Paper War, Asthma Tech, 38-39°C, Bat Man of Shanghai, The Chinese Violin, and The Friends of Kwan Ming.

Borrowed Light : short film

Video Game High School Season 2 continues with episode 3 for some 8 bit action. Ki Swan’s dad, Ken Swan, visits the VGHS campus, but the intent of his visit is to pull Ki out of school. Ki’s boyfriend Ted Wong tries to put his smarts to good use to impress her dad. Will Ted be able to win over Ki’s father? Meanwhile, the PTA awards Coach Matrix Parent of the Year and Coach Matrix wants Jenny to write the intro speech by the next day. Brian D tries to help Jenny, but can she come up with a speech even with her tumultuous relationship with her mom? While at the breakfast before the award ceremony, the Duchess lays down the strict guidelines for parent of the year. She gets Coach Matrix to commit to benching anyone on the FPS for dating. How will this affect Jenny Matrix and Brian D’s relationship? The Law also learns a little more about himself paying Ki’s new video game “High School Video Game” Video Game High School’s video game.

Previous episodes:
Video Game High School Season 2 Episode 1
Video Game High School Season 2 Episode 2

Video Game High School Season 2 Episode 3

“Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.” — Henry David Thoreau
A short visual essay b Bao Nguyen about what inspires us everyday.

Awake : short film

Rapper jCrizzy released the music video for “Dream” off his “Late Night Shift” album. Shot in San Francisco, the video is a very human depiction of the everyday struggles we all go through. It also delves into jCrizzy’s past and the path he took to get here. We all have stories to tell, and we’ve all lived through many things in this complex life. This song and the whole album focuses on the lighter side of life, the things we do to “let go”.

Dream by jCrizzy (contains explicit lyrics)

Rapper 2Fatt dropped his music video for “Coolin” reppin the East Coast. In the video, he chills with his homies playing cards and driving through the hood. Everyday is a day off and everything is paid off. He goes hard on the flow keeping it hot. You can cop the track for FREE here.

Listen to more 2Fatt : Clutch Time

Coolin by 2Fatt (contains explicit lyrics)

Rapper XL Middleton released the music video for his single “Keep It Funkin.” He delivers a modern take on the sound of 1990’s g-funk, the sound perfected by producers such as Dr. Dre, Warren G, DJ Quik, and Battlecat. Instead of resorting to outdated “gangsta” lyrical cliches, XL Middleton keeps the focus on the relentless funk of the instrumental, allowing a generous peppering of vocoder (performed by himself) to serve as the only vocals heard on the track. Complementing the music are visuals of thee funky robots. This single release is designed to whet the appetites of modern funksters as XL prepares a full length EP, to be released 2014.

Listen to more XL Middleton: Chink, You Can’t Train Me, Low Key High Note, The Four Loko Theme, Round & Round, Mathematics, Only In Cali, and Vossi on the Rocks.

Keep It Funkin by XL Middleton

KevJumba and his dad Papa Jumba are back with another episode of My Dad is Asian. Topics for this episode include saving money, Bruce Lee, & enrichment. KevJumba shares his money saving plan with his dad to save thousands of dollars by quitting college and making youtube videos. (This never goes over well with Asian parents.) With his acting career on the rise, KevJumba gets some tips form Papa Jumba who shows him some Bruce Lee moves. You know your parents are Asian during summer. Summer isn’t for fun, it’s for enrichment of your mind with more classes. Year round education for you. Finally, medical bills aren’t cheap, so they come up with a way to save more money.

My Dad is Asian with KevJumba : Episode 5

The web series Roll Models continues with episode 4 “The Last Strike.” Danielle Lo, Michelle Yee, and Nikita Esco pay a visit to MMA fighter Nam Pham’s Academy for some girl time, while Gina Darling and Melyssa Grace go shopping for a go-go outfit for Scarlet Chan. The models tried to welcome her into the go-go dancing world, but Scarlet’s attitude and wild behavior has been rubbing some of the girls the wrong way. They all meet Jowe Lee at the bowling alley as they chat about sexual odd experiences, while Jowe ties “get to know” Melyssa a little better. A fun night out at the bowling alley quickly unravels into a drama-fest as sparks fly between Scarlet Chan and Michelle Yee.

Previous episodes
Roll Models : Episode 1
Roll Models : Episode 2
Roll Models : Episode 3

Roll Models : Episode 4 (contains adult language)

Up and coming hip hop artist EQ dropped the music video for his track “Celebrate” off his “Someday Soon” album. Shot on the SJSU campus, he celebrates the next stage in life after college. He’s got big dreams for his music career and a 9 to 5 isn’t in the cards. EQ states, “Just a story about a young mind and old soul’s indifference towards society’s linear path.” Ditch that traditional path and chase your dreams. Cop his full album FREE here.

Celebrate by EQ (contains explicit lyrics)

Lyrics to Celebrate by EQ

Verse 1

I remember that first day just sittin’ in my dorm
Feelin’ so grown, all on my own
Mister San Jose, welcome to my new home
Every damn day gettin’ faded and too blown

Life of a college man every single dollar spent
Waking up at 1 like f*ck, we ain’t go to class
I know ain’t gotta tell me it’s bad
But I still got C’s and some B’s, toast to that

Tis’ the season for underachieving
Everyday a weekend, the bitches I was D ing
D.C.ing (Dining Commons) all you can eating
Like damn mothaf*cka’ swear I’m never leaving

Back then felt like life was perfect
And for all of this tuition the memories worth it
Cause I could give a f*ck about a bachelor’s
I’m a just miss being big man on campus

Hook 1

Put ya drinks up and celebrate
40 ounces deep then we elevate
Put ya drinks up and celebrate
Everybody know my name I ain’t even graduate

F*ck a god damn midterm
80 ounces deep we gettin’ sh*t swerved
Put ya drinks up and celebrate
Look me in the eyes can’t you tell its fate

Verse 2

Fast forward 5 years time flies
Sittin’ screen staring 40 racks 9-5
Money that I never seen paid for tired eyes
Would be happiness for others but I feel like I died

But for now ill be content
Friday is Friday no more Thursday weekend
Guess that 2 bills a day does recoup my losses
And it ain’t so bad with all these baddies at the office

Vietnamese chick, she say I sound so mi dang (means black in vietnamese)
I say how bout I take you downtown and T Pain
Buy you a drank she like you know I’m 28
I say it’s all good I see what I like and I take

Precocious, I mean I’m only 22
Draped in Supreme meetin’ in boardrooms
While I day dream of this college tour comin’ soon
Everybody know ill blow so when I do it won’t be news

Hook 2

Put ya drinks up and celebrate
40 ounces deep than we elevate
Put ya drinks up and celebrate
Working hard all week now it’s time to play

F*ck a god damn cubicle
80 ounces deep like a deal was closed
Put ya drinks up and celebrate
Look me in the eyes can’t you tell it’s fate

See Ya Soon

The Plaitwrights dropped the music video for “Dear Dancer” off their CMYK album. In the video , they invite you to reflect beyond what’s seen. They magically transform from janitors into sixties singing and dancing machines. You can get the single on or amazon

Listen to more Platwrights: Take, Room and Warning.

Dear Dancer by Plaitwrights

Singer Starr Salazar released the track “Forever A Blujay”. Blujay refers to Jessica Sanchez fans worldwide. Jessica’s got a dedicated global fan base. The last verse is packed with the names of the songs from Jessica Sanchez’ album “(Me, You And The Music”. You can get the single FREE here.

Forever A Blujay by Starr Salazar

Lyrics to Forever A Blujay by Starr Salazar

CHORUS:
I’m proud to be a blujay
I’ll keep on working hard, stay humble
Inspire the crowd, yeahh
I’m never givin’ up on my dreams
I will keep on flyin’
Forever be, forever be a blujay

VERSE 1:
It’s about time people to know who we are
We’re the blujays fam, reachin’ for the stars
We’re the best fan base and nothin’ can compare
Coz we keep it real like a family always there
We’re a team and you know we got each other’s back
Just work hard, stay humble is what we gotta understand
Let us all live by the motto everyday
Once a blujay, forever a blujay, yeah!
Never giving up, even if we’re at the top
Sky’s the limits, but we wont, wont, never stop
Goin’ higher! Shout out to our twitter fans
Come and reach the sky with us, never land
The facebook love, well yea, its always happenin
Thanks to IG followers, double tappin’
You made us #1 from a humble heart to another
We’re the Blujays Style, We exist to inspire

VERSE 2:
Wings spread, eyes open, yeah we’re flyin now
Haters are PLASTIC ROSES, so now DONT COME AROUND
Jessica brings her fans inspiration
Every step to success is a double celebration
Jay, its only RIGHT TO FALL for you, coz YOU’VE GOT THE LOVE
TONIGHT, GENTLEMEN and jessbians are lining up
You’ve got em IN YOUR HANDS, stuck like CRAZY GLUE
You’re like a FAIRYTALE, coz NO ONE COMPARES to you
You travel around the globe, but we’re always by your side
We won’t just DRIVE BY, we’re your blujays for life!
You’re voice so flawless, all your songs so sick
Radio hits, define ME, YOU & THE MUSIC
Started from the bottom, now here we are
Reachin’ for the stars, now you’re a star
Flyin’ over the world, blujays domination
We’re the gonna inspire the crowd is what I vision

Singer Manny Garcia released his original single “Coming Back to You”. Through winter winds and the desert, he’ll battle it all to reach that girl of his dreams. Whatever it takes, he’s determined to meet with destiny. His journey might be a losing game, but he’s committed to returning to her.

Listen to more Manny Garcia: Come With Me, Waiting and Always

Coming Back to You by Manny Garcia

Margaret Cho’s webseries “In Transition” continues with episode 6 “A Conjugal Visit”. Tensions build between the girls (Tawny, Concha and Farhonda) when a surprise visit by Tawny’s ex-boyfriend Bobby makes them question Tawny’s motives. What’s she really want with Marla? Meanwhile, Marla enlists her financial manager Barry to help with her newly hatched plan.

Previous episodes:
In Transition with Margaret Cho : Episode 1
In Transition with Margaret Cho : Episode 2
In Transition with Margaret Cho : Episode 3
In Transition with Margaret Cho : Episode 4
In Transition with Margaret Cho : Episode 5

In Transition with Margaret Cho : Episode 6 (contains adult language)