This week we have another 2 HOUR SPECIAL show! This Thursday 5pm pst, we interview AUGUST RIGO, a singer, songwriter, and producer of incomparable depth and soul! Signed as a songwriter to Sony/ATV, the world’s # 1 music publishing company, August Rigo has written hits for mega stars like Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, One Direction, Kehlani, & Musiq Soulchild and has also been a vocal coach for America’s Got Talent! His solo work has earned him a JUNO award for Best R&B/Soul Recording. We dive into his fascinating musical journey and grind that goes into being a solo artist as well as the owner of his record label Summerchild Records. We also explore how race and heritage affects his career. Lastly, August Rigo blesses us with an exclusive, world premiere of his next single “Fall Apart”!
AND THERE’S MORE! On this same show, we interview another international guest, this time from Australia, the super multi-talented WENGIE! Her undeniable artistry includes being a Musician, DIY and lifestyle star, Vlogger & Voice Actress! Through her unique ability to make vibrant & informative content that’s easily relatable, she’s accumulated over 1.3 BILLION views on YouTube as the #1 Channel in Australia! As a musician, she’s had hits that have peaked the top of the music charts in China. We specifically dive into her musical journey and why her original music has become the big focus for this year. We also discuss her musical influences of Asia Pop and US Pop and her goal to create music that encourages diversity while also inspiring women to feel beautiful, confident, and special. Lastly, Wengie blesses us with her brand new single “Lace Up” and also reveals her next musical collaboration!
AND WE’RE STILL NOT DONE! KIANA blesses us with an exclusive, in-studio, 360 degree performance of “5:30” from her newly released album “See Me”!
PLAYLIST
GODSPACE – MIKNNA (TRAKTIVIST RADIO live version)
WASHED (PROD. BY SHAWN WASABI) – Dumbfoundead
ROBIN HOOD – Raja Kumari
Diamonds – anders
GLOBAL PICK OF THE WEEK
5:30 – Kiana Valenciano (360 VR LIVE PERFORMANCE)
H.E.R - let me in (KMB edit)
Put My Hands On You – DEAN, Anderson .Paak
Us (feat. Rocky Rivera, Klassy & Faith Santilla) – Ruby Ibarra
G Yamazawa -Buri Buri (Bonus Track)
Ghost – Awkwafina
Name on it – Mickey Singh
Keep On – Kehlani
AUGUST INTERVIEW
+ WORLD PREMIERE of "FALL APART"
Starting Line – Brian Puspos
Strange Froot (feat. Ambré) – TOKiMONSTA, Ambré
Eastside (Halsey) – Bea Go
WENGIE INTERVIEW
+ FEATURED TRACK - "LACE UP"
Midsummer Madness – 88rising
Colors in the Sky – Kiyomi
Cruel – Jeff Bernat
I'm Not Sorry – DEAN, Eric Bellinger
Chunky (feat. P-Lo) – Azure, P-Lo
Empty Whiskey Glass – Rajiv Dhall
WATCH KIANA's exclusive performance of "5:30" live in 360 VR!
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"The Sound of Asian America"
TRAKTIVIST Radio is a weekly show exclusively on Dash Radio through the “Discover” station . Listeners will now be able to stream music for free from Asian American artists. Through this show, TRAKTIVIST Radio aims to bring music from Asian American artists to new and familiar audiences around the world, ultimately striving to increase awareness through artistry, exclusive interviews, & in-studio performances.
Listeners may access the channel through the Dash Radio mobile application or through this web-link address: Dashradio.com/discover
