James Chow
Associate Producer, LAist Studios
James is an associate producer for LAist Studios and K-pop Dreaming, where he is also the show’s main sound designer. Previously, James helped produce the podcast, Imperfect Paradise: The Forgotten Revolutionary, and AirTalk with Larry Mantle and FilmWeek on LAist (formerly KPCC). He’s also reported for the Pasadena Star and written music coverage for the Long Beach Post.
IG: @chow.mein.papi
Twitter: @tabasfat
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We take a closer look at the connection between K-pop and L.A'.s underground b-boy dance scene in the ‘90s. -
Months after the L.A. Uprising, an up-and-coming rapper named Tiger JK made a splash at a music festival in South L.A. that had a goal of easing racial tensions. He went on to become known as the "Godfather of Korean Hip-Hop.”
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Ppong's conceptual basis is rooted in a secret element nestled deep within K-pop that makes the music so distinct.
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Now, it's hosting the cutting-edge Head In The Clouds music festival. 31 acts, 7 countries, 2 days. Could it be more eclectic?
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Sure, the yellow tier means less restrictions. But as we move toward lifting restrictions, restaurants, bars and breweries face new hurdles.
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, the rise in hateful attacks against Asian Americans has raised awareness of hate crimes and incidents. How to differentiate between the two?
