Most everyone is familiar with the song, G6 by the Far East Movement (ft. Cataracs). It has that inexplicable ability to turn even the tamest partygoer into "that girl who was dancing hard on top of the table at [collegetown bar]." You know what I mean. I'm pretty sure Level b plays this song at least 3.5 times per night.
And for good reason. The Far East Movment has received praised across the industry for repping a unique style of music. And they're repping Asians! Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Spliff and DJ Virman represent different generations of Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Filipino ancestry within the Asian American community. Whoo never have Asian musical artists looked so fly without a string instrument (no offense Yo Yo Ma). I'll toast to that.
"Far East Movement (also known as FM) has bridged the gap between underground party records and mainstream hip-hop and pop. They blend elements of hip-hop, pop, electro and dance to create an original sound and lifestyle they call ‘Free Wired’."
The group blew up from the Koreatown, LA scene way back when. The video above is a sick visual interpretation of what most people associate with the group.
However, what people don't usually associate with the group is mellowness... until now! It's nice to know that even hardcore electrolites also have a soft spot.
It's a sweet, feel-good mix between jazzy notes, beats and falsetto. Justin Timberlake meets Jason Mraz, but asian. I like it. And it's heartfelt and inspirational. Tear.
Enjoy!