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Michael “Maniac” Horton and New Dynasty are back at it again with a brand new single, “That’s Alright” featuring singer JD. The digital single released this past Friday, October 14, 2011 to all major Korean digital music outlets. New Dynasty consists of veteran emcees Maniac (매니악) and Chan (챈). For more on Maniac, please make sure to check out our feature interview with him from earlier this year. The former members of UPT released their first mini-album, Body Language, back in May. That album can be found on all major Korean digital music sites and the CD can be purchased via YesAsia. For more information regarding New Dynasty, please check out the official website or Facebook.
New Dynasty – “That’s Alright”
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 Michael “Maniac” Horton (매니악) Image courtesy of Michael “Maniac” Horton / New Dynasty |
Maniac and New Dynasty Release “That’s Alright” Single
Sonya Tatro Featured in Mochi Magazine
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Sonya Tatro, owner of Padma Yoga in Dallas, was featured in the Fall issue of online zine Mochi Magazine. This issue is entitled “Oops” and celebrates moments when life does not go according to plan. The article asks the question “Can Yoga be Life-Changing?” and focuses on Sonya’s life and the role yoga played in her turnaround. HalfKorean.com also did a Spotlight feature on Sonya and her yoga studio earlier this year. Check out Mochi Magazine to read the article. About Mochi Magazine: Mochi was founded in 2008 to provide a community for Asian American teenage girls to access sisterly advice and gain self-esteem.
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 Sonya Tatro Image courtesy of Sonya Tatro / Mochi Magazine |
The Halfbreeds Release ‘Did Work’ Album and “Somethin About Me” Music Video
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The Los Angeles-based hip hop duo, The Halfbreeds, recently released a new album, Did Work, as well as a music video for their track “Somethin About Me.” Did Work is their second release following up last year’s Mixed Tape!. Both albums can be downloaded for free at their official website. HalfKorean.com did a Spotlight feature on Mars Chung-Hun Ortiz earlier this year. We’re sure they will continue to gain deserved exposure. In fact, they were featured on a recent angryasianman blog post. Here is the “Somethin About Me” music video and make sure to check out the shirt that Mars is rockin’ in the video!
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 The Halfbreeds – Did Work  Scene from “Somethin About Me” music video Images courtesy of Mars Chung-hun Ortiz / The Halfbreeds |
Interview with Priscilla Ahn (10/6/2011)
Priscilla Ahn
Priscilla Ahn is a singer-songwriter who earlier this year released her second full length album, When You Grow Up, on Blue Note Records.
Many will remember her from the hit song “Dream” of her 2008 debut album, A Good Day, that was featured in many TV shows and feature films.
She is currently performing on her Fall North American tour with dates running through mid-October. We were able to catch up with Priscilla right before she began the tour to discuss her background, music and much more.
We were able to discuss with Priscilla about her background, her latest album and tour and much more.
Phillip Spearman Signature T-Shirt
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Phillip Spearman, award-winning world-renown tattoo artist, recently released his new signature t-shirt. The original artwork by Phillip features a Korean general prominently on the front of the tee.
Support the super-talented Phillip and get your tee at his official website. We already bought and received our tee and proudly rock it!
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