You Don't Need a Lot of Persuading to Watch 'Asian Persuasion'

You Don't Need a Lot of Persuading to Watch 'Asian Persuasion'

I sat in on a Q&A with Jhett Tolentino and Kevin Kreider as they spoke about the inspiration behind the film and pushing for more AAPI-centric projects in Hollywood

VannDa, Cambodia’s Most Prominent Rapper

VannDa, Cambodia’s Most Prominent Rapper

A primer on Cambodia's hottest export as he releases three projects in 2025

What's Your Compass? VannDa's Treyvisai Challenge Went Viral

What's Your Compass? VannDa's Treyvisai Challenge Went Viral

My Diep Thoughts on being half Khmer American and trying not to feel invisible anymore

Can Bohan Phoenix Scale the "Great Wall of America"?

In Bohan's latest song, the Chinese American rapper faces an uphill battle of acceptance amid a xenophobic climate in North America

Guys Like Me Do Cry

Thủy's Wings World Tour stop had Dallas in our feelings

Karri Is My Artist to Watch in 2025

The half-Filipino R&B singer on the success of "3AM in Oakland," the reception of 'Late Nite Slider Music,' and teasing more Bay Area vibes for the town

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What's Your Compass? VannDa's Treyvisai Challenge Went Viral

What's Your Compass? VannDa's Treyvisai Challenge Went Viral

My Diep Thoughts on being half Khmer American and trying not to feel invisible anymore

Eric Diep
Eric Diep
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You Don't Need a Lot of Persuading to Watch 'Asian Persuasion'

You Don't Need a Lot of Persuading to Watch 'Asian Persuasion'

I sat in on a Q&A with Jhett Tolentino and Kevin Kreider as they spoke about the inspiration behind the film and pushing for more AAPI-centric projects in Hollywood

Eric Diep
Eric Diep
NewsNews
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VannDa, Cambodia’s Most Prominent Rapper

VannDa, Cambodia’s Most Prominent Rapper

A primer on Cambodia's hottest export as he releases three projects in 2025

Eric Diep
Eric Diep
NewsNews
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Can Bohan Phoenix Scale the "Great Wall of America"?

Can Bohan Phoenix Scale the "Great Wall of America"?

In Bohan's latest song, the Chinese American rapper faces an uphill battle of acceptance amid a xenophobic climate in North America

Eric Diep
Eric Diep
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Guys Like Me Do Cry

Guys Like Me Do Cry

Thủy's Wings World Tour stop had Dallas in our feelings

Eric Diep
Eric Diep
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Karri Is My Artist to Watch in 2025

Karri Is My Artist to Watch in 2025

The half-Filipino R&B singer on the success of "3AM in Oakland," the reception of 'Late Nite Slider Music,' and teasing more Bay Area vibes for the town

Eric Diep
Eric Diep
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TopRankGang, the Hardest Cambodian Hip-Hop Group

TopRankGang, the Hardest Cambodian Hip-Hop Group

Who harder than them?

Eric Diep
Eric Diep
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Yuki Chiba Is My Breakout Rapper of 2024

Yuki Chiba Is My Breakout Rapper of 2024

Why the "Mamushi" star had the best year ever

Eric Diep
Eric Diep
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A Train Ride Through the Pacific Northwest to See RUSSELL! Live

A Train Ride Through the Pacific Northwest to See RUSSELL! Live

The Filipino-Canadian R&B crooner has changed a lot since I listened to him in the 2010s. What is he up to these days?

Eric Diep
Eric Diep
I Want Another J-Hope and J. Cole Collab

I Want Another J-Hope and J. Cole Collab

The BTS member has completed his 18-month mandatory military service—some thoughts on the Hope World and Cole World track that got me hyped.

Eric Diep
Eric Diep
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A Farewell to Lyrics Born, the Funkiest Indie Rapper

A Farewell to Lyrics Born, the Funkiest Indie Rapper

The Japanese American lyricist says goodbye to hip-hop as he focuses on other creative endeavors

Eric Diep
Eric Diep
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I've Become One With Jay Park's 'The One You Wanted'

I've Become One With Jay Park's 'The One You Wanted'

After 10 full listens in different settings, a track-by-track review of the Korean American rapper's R&B album

Eric Diep
Eric Diep
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