April 1, 2010

  • Kollaboration 10

    Kollaboration 10
    Written by Daisy Kim
    March 6th, 2010 marked a milestone for the non-profit organization Kollaboration in many ways. It was the 10th annual Kollaboration show to be held in Los Angeles, the ten-year-old grassroots movement founded by its Executive Director Paul PK Kim that has sparked a continental collaborative effort throughout 10 major cities in North America. The talent show-which is deeply rooted in promoting the organization’s mantra Empowerment through Entertainment-promotes artistic and creative pursuits of its APIA aspiring musicians, dancers and performance artists. In order to prove that APIA artists can be and ought to be successful in the entertainment industry, Kollaboration’s talent shows provide the platform for its local artists to defy stereotypes cast by the mainstream media. The organization and community-driven movement has become a stepping stone for the APIA population. Kollaboration, which began as Paul PK Kim’s own vision to fill a missing void within the APIA community ten years ago has laid out the groundwork for future generations of artists. Its founder will be stepping away from his post as Executive Director after this year to delve into his own quest for a career as a stand-up comedian and father to his 1-year-old son, Solomon Kim.

    The year’s show was held at the regal stage of the Shrine Auditorium which drew a motley cast of APIA celebrities, community leaders and supportive audience members from toddlers and their grandparents to teenaged fans. The stately entryway of the Shrine Auditorium was filled with celebrated figures in the APIA community while celebrities such as Far East Movement, Wong Fu Productions, Aaron Yoo, Amy Rider, James Kyson Lee, C.S Lee, Alexandra Chun, Joe Hahn (of Linkin Park), David Choi, Dumbfoundead, Jane Lui, Kina Grannis, Karin Anna Cheung, Ktown Cowboys, DJ Shy, and Kevin Shea amongst others walked the red carpet inside the grand foyer. Outside the auditorium, favored food trucks Dim Sum Truck, Yum Yum Bowls, TastyMeat, SliceTruck, Fresser’s and Flying Pig were parked to satiate the 5,000 plus attendees at the show.

    The guest judges for Kollaboration 10 were an eclectic group of APIA celebrities and community shapers such as: Emmy-nominated international correspondent and Journalist Lisa Ling, HBO’s Entourage comedian/actor Rex Lee, Youtube all-stars KevJumba and Michelle Phan, Grammy and MTV-awards winning Director Joseph Kahn, CEO of Garco Enterprises Patty Yoon, and President and COO of IW Group Nita Song.

    As Peter Rocks and the Kollaboration House Band opened up the show preluding to Korean dance-crew Prepix’s piercing dance performance which had audiences thumping along to their routine. Another dance-crew invitee from Korea was Korean Union Dancerz, who mesmerized viewers by incorporating traditional Korean mask dancing with hip-hop and street dance. Anbu Black Ops, the Anime/Ninja dance crew directed by Mike Song of Kaba Modern and Anthony Lee of YoMama gave a new twist to the already popular dance-crews by turning their performance into a hip-hop, ruckus causing, rigorously choreographed, break dancing, story-telling segment.

    What was unique to this year’s competitors’ performances was that every competitor sang their own original piece. The competitors shared the best of their crafts on stage beginning with Paul Jisung Kim who beat boxed and harmonized his Run/Fly/Fall. Sam Hart performed his popularly recognized Youtube cult-classic Mario Kart Love Song which has already offset a string of covers across the globe.

    Will Volume, the ingenious orchestration arranger settled onto his seat with his guitar, dedicating his rock serenade Motion of Love to his muse, the Olympian Gold-medalist Yuna Kim. Mike Isberto and Alfa strummed a perfectly harmonized acoustic song of sweet melodies, their co-written song Across the Miles which they had prepared from Los Angeles and New York, respectfully.

    Jason Yang was magical on his electric violin which resonated throughout the entire auditorium. He was the Verizon Wireless Audience Favorite Winner and was awarded $1,000. Bhangra Empire, the only dance group to compete in this year’s show was the most vibrant troupe to grace this year’s stage. Enthusiastically remixing Bollywood glamour with Jay-Z, the striking performance won second place and was awarded $1,000.

    Clara, this year’s only female solo performer was the grand prize winner as she won the hearts and respect of the judges with her song Offbeat. She is also the first female solo singer to win a Kollaboration annual talent-show to date. This year’s freestyle battles remained competitive as the dance prize was tied by Theresa June-Tao and Leegan Lim, while the vocalist winner was Melissa Griggs from Florida. Each winner was awarded $250.

    Pigeon John rocked a passionate guest performance with his charm and ever-engaging style while Vudoo Soul with his captivating voice enticed with Girl You Got Me, sung in his trademark soulful style. We Are Heroes showed us what it means to be an ABDC winner with their perfectly synced choreography to individual freestyle delicacies. Just Kidding Films helped keep the show on a comedic note and the biggest Filipino-American comedian of today, Rex Navarrete stormed the crowd into laughter with his impersonations of Philippine’s world famous boxer Manny Pacquiao. Oprah Winfrey’s Karaoke Challenge winner and avid Kollaboration supporter Abraham McDonald sang his new single I Believe as the grand finale, ending the show in an inspiring fete.

    Audience members, guests, performers and staff members were brought to a halt at the end as a surprise tributary video, starring John Cho, Aaron Yoo, Brian Tee and other Kollaboration affiliates was dedicated to Executive Director PK. PK was joined by his wife Tammy Kim with their baby Solomon in tow was accompanied by Executive Producer Roy Choi and Associate Producer Christine Kim to take his final bow as the face and visionary behind Kollaboration.

    SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

September 22, 2009

  • COMING SOON:

    KOLLABORATION 10!
    Sat. March 6, 2010 at The SHRINE AUDITORIUM. 6,300 seats.

    Please forward the below flier to your friends or anyone who might be interested in joining the team!!

    Email Christine Kim at kollaboration@gmail.com to RSVP your spot.

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September 10, 2009


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    Kollaboration is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission isEMPOWERMENT THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT. We are dedicated to the promotion of a strong Asian Pacific Islander American presence in entertainment. We use this positive presence to aid other charitable and community causes.

    CONGRATS TO OUR ACOUSTIC 3 WINNERS!

    Grand Prize Winners - TIE!
    Mike Isberto & Alfa


    Verizon Wireless Audience Choice Winner -
    Gabe Bondoc

    RECAP VIDEO OF KOLLAB NY by KOREANBEACON

    DAWEN CD RELEASE
    PARTY - SEPT 12th

    FRESH on SEPT 25th @Bethel Church 5:30PM

    KEVIN SO PERFORMANCEon OCT 2nd @ 9PM
     

    Coming up on Saturday, September 12th, LACMA’s Late Night Art and Muse ’til Midnight join forces to give life to Korea: Future/Past. The ambitious program celebrates both Your Bright Future: 12 Contemporary Artists from Korea and the re-opening of LACMA’s permanent Korean collection by highlight Korean culture from its traditional roots to its modern trends. Headlined by the world class break dancing crew Last For One, hosted by the Korean Cultural Center, and the awe-inspiring Engine, the night will certainly be a sight to behold.

    Save $15 off the Korea: Future/Past + the Muse ’til Midnight After Party! Normally priced at $40 for non-Muse members, use promo codeKoreaFP when purchasing online or by calling 323 857 6010 to receive the all access tickets for just $25. Includes open bar with Koreancocktails and complimentary snacks at the After Party.

    On Saturday, September 26, 2009, theAsian Professional Exchange (APEX) will host its 16th Annual Awards Gala & Silent Auction at the Wilshire Grand Hotel indowntown Los Angeles. Themed “Reaching New Heights: Empowering the Community”, the APEX Awards Gala recognizes and honors prominent individuals and companies who are not only giving back but opening doors for more leaders to rise in the community. This year, APEX has selected Kollaboration to receive the APEX Award for Excellence in Arts and Entertainment. We are honored to receive such an award and thank APEX for recognizing what we do for the community.

    Please join us in support as we celebrate with the other list of APEX honorees at this great community event on September 26th! All proceeds from the dinner go directly back into funding programs that are related to youth, mentorship and personal development. For more info or to purchase a ticket, go to: www.apex.org/awards

    Thanks! PK 

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August 11, 2009


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    Kollaboration is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission isEMPOWERMENT THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT. We are dedicated to the promotion of a strong Asian Pacific Islander American presence in entertainment. We use this positive presence to aid other charitable and community causes.

    MIKE ISBERTO on SAT, AUG 15TH @ 7PM

    UNITED Charity Event on SAT, AUG 15th @ 7PM

    CLOSER THAN EVER Musical in AUGUST

    STFU YOUTH SUMMIT on MON, AUG 31st

    The KCCD Communities Empowering Youth Coalition invites you to the Asian American Youth STFU “Speaking Truth for Unity” Summit – Empowered to Be the Change on August 31st 10am-4pm at The California Endowment. Please visitwww.kccd3300.org for more information and to register! 

    Fight Paramount’s racist casting of The Last Airbender! Hollywoodbelieves diversity is about Caucasian heroes defeating Middle Eastern and South Asian terrorists.

    From David Carradine‘s Kung Fu to this year’s Dragonball: Evolution, the systematic exploitation of “exotic” Asian culture and exclusion of hard-working Asian-American performers has been an integral part of American entertainment for decades. Don’t let their prejudice profit.

    Learn more at RACEBENDING.COM. Become informed, spread the word, join our boycott and campus campaigns. Help stop this from ever happening again.

     



    Kollaboration Acoustic 3 Ticket Tour


    Acoustic 3 Ticket Tour starts at Pinkberry in Little Tokyo. Don’t miss out! It’s on Saturday, August 15 from 2 to 4pm! Win FREE cds and PINKBERRY! Some of our Acoustic performers will be performing, so come and join us!!! Tickets for our Acoustic show will also be available for purchase.

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June 26, 2009


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    Kollaboration is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission isEMPOWERMENT THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT. We are dedicated to the promotion of a strong Asian Pacific Islander American presence in entertainment. We use this positive presence to aid other charitable and community causes.

    CONGRATS TO OUR 
    HIP HOP WINNERS!

    Grand Prize – Dumbfoundead

    Audience Choice Award Presented by Verizon Wireless - Starstudded

    SHIN HAE CHUL CONCERT
    July 4th @ the FORD

    ACOUSTIC 3on SAT, Aug 22nd @ the FORD

     

     

    KOLLABORATION NY is THIS SATURDAY

    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

    Saturday, June 27, 2009 8PM (Doors open at 7:30PM
    NYU Skirball Center - 566 Laguardia Place (@ Washington Square)

    The official KNY after-party is now at HK Lounge 
    523 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10018
    Doors open at 10 p.m., Ladies are FREE before 11 p.m., and only $10 cover w/ your Kollaboration ticket stub
    G*LEE featured in our “Closer” promo video 
    will be spinning at the show AND afterparty! 
    Don’t forget the FREE beer and soju sponsored by Jinro Hite!

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June 10, 2009

  • Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop, Set it off son!
    KOLLABORATION HIP HOP and LAUGH OFF  1 
     
     
     
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    Hip Hop Competitors
    Meet our Hip Hop Competitors!

       DUMBFOUNDEAD
    Dumbfoundead has been reppin’ K-town internationally through the MC battle circuit since he was 15. After honing his skills at the Project Blowed (the world’s longest running open-mic show), he is becoming one of the dopest freestylers in Los Angeles. He has hosted and performed all over the U.S., Canada, and Europe and is best known for his battles on Grind Time. 
    Website: www.myspace.com/dumbfoundead 
    Youtubewww.youtube.com/watch?v=kdTVJh-tYOE
       3STRYKES KREW
    Three talented emcees born in the city of Los Angeles and bred by Koreatown: J Riggs, John Jon and Kwest began their musical endeavor at the age of thirteen when they recorded their rhymes over beat snippets sampled from the radio. Currently, 3SK is in the studio working on a full-length for release in 2009.
    Website: www.3strykes.com/ 
    Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvadD8ng-1k
       VERSEATILE
    Coming from a background of talented musicians, Verseatile left Chicago to pursue a career as a songwriter. Wasting no time, he auditioned and was chosen as one of 50 finalists across the United States for Missy Elliot’s Road to Stardom television show on UPN in 2003. 
    Website: www.myspace.com/verseateezy 
    Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjJ7PHHB3dE
       TIER2
    Tier2 is a mix of two passionate minds, new to the LA music scene. Members, Tae & Dru, have been performing in such local places and promoting their 2008 mixtape release “the tragic comedy.” A mixture of many genres, tier2′s goal is to constantly elevate & fine-tune their skills in order to create a more original & real take on the world as they perceive it. 
    Website: www.myspace.com/tier2movement 
    Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu9qeaM1UQU
       STARSTUDDED
    Starstudded is creating a new breed of music dedicated to representing hip hop through intelligent lyrics over original beats. The group originated in Cerritos, CA and consists of members Cuban Pete, Ren, and Robstar. 
    Website: www.myspace.com/starstuddedmusicgroup 
       FUNKY SOUL
    Funky Soul represents the best of street performance. They utilize “traditional” popping, hip hop, locking, house to create a unique performance that brings a different color to street dancing.
       THE ASYLUM
    The Asylum is a dance company created in August of 2008 by choreographers Kristi Moniz and Ray Basa. Comprising mostly of Los Angeles natives, Asylum prides itself in not only being a dance company but a business in dance entertainment. Its dance styles range from theatrical to house to popping and breaking. Asylum is a “safe-haven” for dancers who need an outlet to let loose and prevent them from becoming “insane”.

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     Only a few days left
    TICKETS ARE RUNNING OUT!
     
     
    Kollab HIP HOP afterparty at BOARDNERS
    brought to you by VISIONSHOCK
     
    $20 Cover.  $10 with Kollab Ticket Stub.

     boardners

     
     
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    I’m opening for Kevin Shea TONIGHT, Tues June 9 at the Brea Improv
     
    For FREE tickets, email full names to  pkguestlist@gmail.com  by 4pm.
     
    Kevin Shea - June 9 Brea Improv
     
     
     
    OC:   PK and KEVIN SHEA  at  the IRVINE IMPROV on Wed. July 8th…
    Send your names to pkguestlist@gmail.com  for that show! 
     
     
    ______________________________
     
     
    BAY AREA:
     
    PK
    One Night Only
     
    ROOSTER T. FEATHERS Comedy Club
    THURS. JULY 2
    8PM
     
    157 W. El Camino Real
    Sunnyvale, CA 94087

    Buy one, get one free tickets available at
     
     
     
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    KOLLAB HIP HOP
    PROMO VIDEO

    KOLLAB HIP HOP on FRI, June 12th @ the FORD

    Rappers:
    Dumbfoundead
    tier2
    3Strykes Krew
    Starstudded
    Verseatile 
    Dance Crews
    Bboy Dance Battles
    Freestyle Dance Competition - Win $100!
    Comedians
     
     

    KOLLABORATION 4 NEW YORK is less than 3 weeks away!

    Saturday, June 27, 2009 8PM (Doors open at 7:30PM) 
    NYU Skirball Center
    566 Laguardia Place (@ Washington Square)

    Tickets are now on sale and WILL SELL OUT!

    Get your tickets NOW 
    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

    And if you haven’t already seen it, check out our promo video

    KNY Web site: kollaborationnewyork.org 
    KNY Twitter: twitter.com/kollabny 
    KNY Blog: kollabny.blogspot.com 
    KNY MySpace: myspace.com/nykollaboration 
    KNY Facebook: facebook.com/group.php?gid=47718752658

    EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT 
    new york style.


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     KOLLABORATION  ATLANTA 2
     
    APRIL  11, 2009
     
    1,100 Seats – COMPLETELY PACKED.  SOLD OUT.  Standing Room Only.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Best PIZZA in Ktown…  Hands Down… 
     
    KING OF NY PIZZERIA

    Mention Kollaboration and get a 10% Discount!

    King of NY Pizza
     
     
     
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    Little boxes on the hillside, Little boxes made of tickytacky
    Little boxes on the hillside, little boxes all the same
    There’s a green one and a pink one and a blue one and a yellow one
    And they’re all made out of ticky tacky and they all look just the same.

    And the people in the houses all went to the university
    Where they were put in boxes and they came out all the same,
    And there’s doctors and there’s lawyers, and business executives
    And they’re all made out of ticky tacky and they all look just the same.

    And they all play on the golf course and drink their martinis dry,
    And they all have pretty children and the children go to school
    And the children go to summer camp and then to the university
    Where they are put in boxes and they come out all the same.

    And the boys go into business and marry and raise a family
    In boxes made of ticky tacky and they all look just the same.


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June 8, 2009