FM (also known as “The Far*East Movement”) was formed by emcees: Kev Nish, Prohgress and J-Splif. The three childhood friends found their love for music fresh out of high school and created recognition for the group in the Los Angeles underground scene through energetic live shows and a strong Internet presence.
Forming Catch Music Group with manager Carl Choi in 2004, the group has since developed into a rising force destined for World recognition. The group has achievements on an independent level that some major label groups could only dream to attain. FM has embarked on 2 World Tours (including the USA, South America, Canada, and Asia), signed distribution deals in Japan and Korea (Avex Network and JF Productions respectively), garnered multiple features on MTV World, and also featured music on worldwide media such as “CSI,” “Fast & Furious Tokyo Drift” and “Finishing the Game” (a featured film at Sundance 2007). FM was also the first Asian act to perform at the Sundance Film Festival’s prestigious Music Café Gala hosted by ASCAP.
Currently, FM is working on its sophomore album, entitled “ANIMAL,” slated for an early 2008 release. The album includes guest appearances by platinum selling artists Lil Rob and Baby Bash. They also continue on their rigorous touring schedule and have recently added world renowned DJ Virman from POWER 106 (the highest rated radio station in Los Angeles) as their tour DJ.
"Recalling the pretty trills of Cee-Lo's Gnarls Barkley recordings and the deeply infectious L.A. grooves of the Black Eyed Peas, burgeoning hit "Round Round" is a tune these up-and-comers are wise to run with. The Asian-American trio practically has "Next Big Thing" stamped on their foreheads."
— ABCNews.com
Artist Management:
Catch Management
Carl Choi
cc@catchmusicgroup.com
310-918-8444
The FAR-EAST MOVEMENT RESUME
--FM's single "You've Got A Friend" featuring Baby Bash and Lil Rob spinning nation wide with over 500 spins and counting. Top 10 requested record and Top 8@8 for 3 Months.
--Far*east Movement’s “Round Round” featured in a montage on Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift the Movie.
--“Round Round” featured in the Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift Soundtrack (was forecasted to sell 30,000 copies but is currently at 100,000+)
--“Round Round” + 4 other songs featured in Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift the Game
--“Round Round” Video shot, produced and directed by Evan Leong & Justin Lin (Director of the Film)
--Music was featured on CSI, U R The Girl (UPN)
--Music recently featured on MTV’s DANCE LIFE
--Music recently featured on VH1's "The Pick Up Artist" (2 Songs – 2 episodes)
--Title Tracks featured on 4 Film Releases for 2007: Finishing the Game (Bruce Lee), West 32nd (by CJ Entertainment & Teddy Zee), Ping Pong Playa (Kung Fu Hustle Type Comedy), The Undoing (Kelly Hu, Russel Wong, Sung Kang)
--MTV TRL Shout Out by Suchin Pak during the show while wearing a FAR EAST MOVEMENT T-Shirt
--ASCAP Music Café @ Sundance Film Festival 2007 Featured Hip-Hop Performance (1st Asian American Act to perform at the Sundance Music Cafe)
--Recent opener for the E! Entertainment’s AX Awards www.axawards.com
--Featured on E! Entertainment’s “Daily 10” (May 29th & 30th)
--Distributed first album "FOLK MUSIC" retitled "ROUND ROUND" in Japan through AVEX-International - www.avex-international.jp
--Distributed first album "FOLK MUSIC" in Korea through JF Productions/ PonyCanyon
o Toured extensively over the last 3 years in the USA, Asia and recently South America. Recent shows include Hawaii, Florida, Texas, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Brazil
INDUSTRY QUOTES
TED EMPEROR CHUNG
"FM is a big, international group. It's rare to find Artists who know how to rock a crowd with real, hip-hop savvy with songs that have a pop sensibility. And these talented motherf*ckers are Asian!? Welcome to the breath of fresh air and sight for sore eyes the music industry has been waiting for- shift to the worldwide movement, FM."
---Ted Emperor Chung, President of Doggy Style Records & Snoopadelic Films - Snoop Dogg's Fatherhood
DJ E-MAN
“The Far East Movement are about to take the world by storm. The trio's unique sound and flow will show everyone what they're all about. If you're a fan of Outkast, the Beastie Boys, and the Black Eyed Peas, then you'll be adding the Far East Movement to that list.”
--- DJ E-man, Music Director of Power 106 FM, 1 Hip-Hop Station in Los Angeles - Big Boy's Neighborhood
SE7EN
"FM is definitely a group to look out for with their diverse style of beats and word play that should rock the music industry. It was great working with them and I look forward to more collaborations in the future"
--- Se7en, Korean/J Pop/ International Pop Artist
BRIAN TEE
“A Far East Movement… FM has created a style and sound that is unmatched by any performer on the scene today. They achieve the ultimate blend of hip hop flavor and soul with their original beats and lyrics that touch audiences on a personal level and entertain them on a social one. Their vibe and approach to their music are downright fun as well as inspiring.
What I love about FM is their originality. FM’s music, with every track, has its own identity which sets them apart from other musicians. Far too often I hear the same music blends within an artist’s narrow range, but FM has just that… range, to take their music to another level, that I find as entertaining as a fan.
The guys of FM are the most authentic, passionate and talented, as well as all around fun guys, that I have met. It comes to no surprise, that when I listen to their songs, they share these same qualities of themselves within their music. It is no wonder that their vibe, beats, lyrics... music are so cool. They are the epitome hip hop class, while achieving the essence of soul within their music and themselves.
FM’s talents and music transcend far beyond Asian America but tap into the domestic mainstream, hitting international levels and beyond… They truly are a movement.”
--- Actor/Producer - Brian Tee (The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, Austin Powers: Goldmember, We Were Soldiers, The Wedding Palace)
STEREOTYPES
"The far east movement is making giant steps in the music industry for asian americans. They've got very innovative and refreshing music in a time where hip hop is in a bad state. I am proud that they are representing us in this movement to break this glass ceiling....."
---Stereotypes (Produced Danity Kane's New Single "Damaged", and production for Bow Wow and Omarion, Marques Houston, Keyshia Cole, Anthony Hamilton)
JAE CHONG
"FM is no doubt the leader in the Asian American hip hop scene".
--- Jae Chong, Award Winning producer in Taiwan for Nicky Lee, Ann, Kelly Hillaire, Kim Hyung Seok, Machi Crew, Double Edge, Solid (Korea)
Members:
- Kev Nish (Kevin Nishimura): MC
- Prohgress (James Roh): MC
- J-Splif (Jae Choung): MC
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