Summer Playlist by Asian American Artists 2015

23rd June 2015
 
 

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Summer has finally arrived! To celebrate the return of our favorite season, we’ve sifted through our TRAKTIVIST archives and created a playlist, in partnership with the Center For Asian American Media, of songs made by Asian Americans such as Far East Movement,  Travie McCoy, Yultron, Emi Meyer, Julie Plug, Magnetic North, and more! Here are 10 songs that will have you grooving all summer long while relishing the warmth of the sun.

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NEW TRACKS BY ASIAN AMERICAN MUSICIANS by CAAM + TRAKTIVIST

11th June 2015
 
 

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Check out our latest curated playlist for the Center for Asian American Media

http://caamedia.org/blog/2015/06/10/new-tracks-by-asian-american-musicians-from-richie-menchavez-of-traktivist-pt-3/

"In early May, CAAM, in partnership with Richie Menchavez, founder of Traktivist, released the first installment of the top 10 new tracks featuring Asian American musicians.

Check out the newest top 10 tracks by Asian American musicians from Menchavez and Traktivist!"

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Listen: 24 New songs by Asian American artists

8th June 2015
 
 

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Traktivist.com presents the first installment in our ongoing series presenting the best music by Asian American artists. Here are 24 new and noteworthy releases made by Asian Americans.

 

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Gavin Turek - Frontline (TOKiMONSTA Remix)

Boxed In - Mystery (Pat Lok 'Yukon Soul' Mix)

Kehlani - Be Alright (AR|2 Remix)

The Glitch Mob - Better Hide,

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PLAYLIST: TRAKTIVIST RADIO SHOW #13

7th June 2015
 
 

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TRAKTIVIST RADIO
Show #13
June 7, 2015

  1. DJ QBert - Razorblade Alcohol Slide
  2. Bambu - Golden Era Shower (with Dumbfoundead, Drunken Tiger JK, Ruby Ibarra, Gloc-9 & Omar Offendum)
  3. Blue Scholars - Blue School
  4. Omarion - Post To Be feat. Chris Brown & Jhené Aiko
  5. Amerie - Hate 2 Love U
  6. Freelance Whales - Generator ^ First Floor
  7. Smith Westerns - Weekend
  8. Jealous Much feat.
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DJ Steve Aoki - The Business Man

2nd June 2015
 
 

"When there's no representation, then it becomes misrepresentation. That's why its important for people that aren't' represented to speak up and do creative sh*t"

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Via CNBC

"He's the son of a restaurant legend, but that's not stopping Steve Aoki from making his own mark in the pop culture spotlight.

The 37-year-old DJ—and son of the late-Benihana founder Rocky Aoki—is well-known for his high-profile music collaborations with A-listers such as will.i.am,

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10 NEW TRACKS FEAT. ASIAN AMERICAN MUSICIANS

28th May 2015
 
 

Check out our latest curated playlist for the Center for Asian American Media

http://caamedia.org/blog/2015/05/27/10-new-tracks-featuring-asian-american-musicians-curated-by-richie-menchavez-of-traktivist-com/

"In early May, CAAM, in partnership with Richie Menchavez, founder of Traktivist, released the first installment of the top 10 tracks featuring Asian American musicians.

End APA Heritage Month on a high note with the newest batch of Asian American tunes, as well as the mix of the month, in the next installment from Menchavez and Traktivist!"

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PLAYLIST: TRAKTIVIST RADIO SHOW #12

28th May 2015
 
 

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TRAKTIVIST RADIO
Show #12
May 28, 2015

  1. Coolwater (Far East Movement & Autolaser) - Up To No Good (ft. Adrian Delgado)
  2. theWHOevers - Request Line
  3. Dumbfoundead - Mellow Yellow
  4. Kool John - Chain Swang ft. P-Lo & Dave Steezy
  5. Sam Smith - Lay Me Down (Jrodtwins Cover)
  6. Sixpense None the Richer - Kiss Me (David Choi + Arden Cho Cover)
  7. Anuhea - Sweet Thing
  8. TrashKannon - Poser

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PLAYLIST: TRAKTIVIST RADIO SHOW #11

21st May 2015
 
 

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TRAKTIVIST RADIO
Show #11 - Asians Doing Everything interview
May 21, 2015

  1. Tyler Thomas - Mandatory (produced by The Stereotypes)
  2. Pia Mia - Do It Again feat. Tyga & Chris Brown
  3. Taylor Swift - Bad Blood ( Jennifer Chung cover) (produced by Kato On The Track)
  4. Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You (Giraffage Remix)
  5. The Knocks - Classic (Pat Lok Shymix)
  6. Us The Duo - Better Together
  7. Tim Atlas - Ten Goodbyes
  8. Van Halen - Panama

 

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PLAYLIST: TRAKTIVIST RADIO SHOW #10

14th May 2015
 
 

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TRAKTIVIST RADIO
Show #10
May 14, 2015

  1. LCD Soundsystem - Daft Punk Is Playing at My House
  2. Deerhoof- Chandelier Searchlight
  3. MC Jin - Complicated (feat. Hollis)
  4. Buhay Cali - Cali ft. Bo Roc (Dove Shack)
  5. Steve Aoki & NERVO & Tony Junior - Lightning Strikes
  6. Tove Lo - Talking Body (Panic City Remix)
  7. The Bird and the Bee - Will You Dance
  8. Big Phony - The Great I Am
  9. A-Ha - Take On Me (The SweetHurt Cover feat.
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