MUSIC VIDEO RELEASE: Makeup directed by Darlene Hyunh

 MESSAGE FROM MASIA

I'm really excited to be releasing my 4th video off Bootleg Culture and especially proud to bring the production back to Toronto, Canada.  Huntclub founder and director of Makeup, Darlene Huynh always brings her beautiful touch on all that she creates, captures and currates.  The Makeup vid creative team worked seamlessly to bring this simple concept it's stylistic edge including Stylist Diego Armand of Perfecto Magazine, Sarma Malins of SM Beauty (hooks up my hair when I'm in town) & Meiko Kato on makeup. Thank you to the ever illustrious, mysterious and talented Graph Gonzales for being her fabulous self...Canadian artist who has penned songs for Esthero, Mssl Cmmnd and worked with the Neptunes & Kanye. Check out her song heartbreakers on Mssl Cmmnds mixtape why fight the space age released earlier this Spring.  Shouts to Lee & Billy for helping us make it through the day with some David's Tea and backup muscle.  Have I bragged about everyone yet?  Probably not as much as I should but just know wonderful collaborations happen everyday and I'm really glad this one did.  Sing along and feel the fashion #MakeUpVideo

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 9, 2013

Internationally Acclaimed and Multi-Talented Artist Masia One Releases New Video

Masia One releases the video to her 2013 VIMA Award nominated single “Make Up”

New York, NY – Last month, internationally acclaimed artist Masia One released the 2013 VIMA award nominated single “Make Up” featuring Isis Salam and Black Molly in North America. Now Masia One presents the global video debut for the pop/dance track.

The playful video for “Make Up” shows Masia One and Graph Gonzales aka Black Molly having fun with different hairstyles, clothes and, of course, makeup. Produced by Che Vicious, Grammy Award winning producer and A&R for Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music, the song is an up-tempo, feel good, pop/dance track that showcases yet another side to Masia’s arsenal of talent and musical diversity.

“If this song doesn’t make you feel sexy then you're listening wrong”, said Isis Salam. On working with Masia One on the song and video, Graph Gonzales aka Black Molly commented, “Fun track. I love Masia's call to bring the ‘Nia Long Love Jones’ back in the zone.”

VIDEO CREDITS 

Produced by Hunt Club Studio

Director & Editor: by Darlene Huynh

Director of Photography: Jen Arron

Art Director: Diego Armand

Make Up: Meiko Kato

Hair: Sarma Malins

To watch and share the video “Make Up” by Masia One featuring Isis Salam and Black Molly: http://bit.ly/MasiaOneMakeUp

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To purchase & share "Make Up" on iTunes: http://bit.ly/TNQLgL

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Currently Masia One is in Germany filming the video for one of the remixes of “Make Up”. From there, she will head to Sweden for club gigs and also perform and hold a lecture at a youth center in Stockholm.

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MOCA MIX : The New York City LIVE Jam Session

April 12. 2013 and back in New York city for an incredible opportunity to perform at MOCA MIX organized by the Museum of Chinese in America.  The show invited me to perform together with esteemed musicians Samir Chatterjee (Tabla master), Takeishi Stomu (Bass), Kyle Lalone (Guitar) and curated by brilliant Chinese Lute instrumentalist Min Xiao Fen. 

The show concept had me meeting these musicians for the first time the day before the event to familiarize with one another's general styles.  The night of the show, we perform a life jam session for a full house - freestyling, playing melodies on the spot and capturing the sponteneity of creation.

I was quite nervous about this show as you never know if the musicians will gel and find a frequency that everyone can groove to.  After watching Samir Chatterjee's performances I felt so humbled to be allowed to play with this tabla master that has abilities beyond my understanding and creativity with his instrument to a next level.  Once I met my MOCA Mix musicians in person my fears subsided as everyone greeted me with such warmth and so ready to share ideas musically and laugh openly.  This, my friends, is the joy of music and creative living.

The performance was so much fun due to to good vibes of the audience and the chemistry of the musicians, willing to experiment and play of one another's ideas.  The show really reminded me how much I LOVE jamming and performing with live musicians and has my future plans moving back into that space again.  

From the bottom of my heart thank you to the wonderful people I met at this show.  This show was very special to me, and it is with gratitude that I thank the Museum of Chinese in America for not only allowing me to perform such an important show, but taking a chance on new and interesting creative concepts for live performances - challenging both audience and artists.  

If you live in the New York area or visiting, do check out the museum.  It is a truly beautiful space full of history, education, art and good people.  

www.mocanyc.org/

Thank you to Sino Vision for coming out and conducting interviews before the show and getting footage throughout the entire performance.  It feels great to have the support of media that broadcasts in NYC as well as China.

Masia One merchandise post show including a reprint of original "Che-Masia" Tee

 Incredible creatives in the place to be including MeccaGodzilla reppin' his Bootleg Culture album here! Shouts out to Jay Lewis, P.H.A.S.E. 2 and the crew and Mark Seaquist for coming out and supporting the show.

 

This is how you know this was a show in the AUTHENTIC spirit of Chinese in America... an amazing meal after the show where everyone can share stories and build friendships that go beyond one performance. Thanks again everyone!  Had a blast.

Big Wig Festival Wrap Up

It's a beautiful thing to see Singapore come out in numbers to induldge in some good ol' Hiphop & Soul Music at the 2013 Big Wig Festival.  I had the pleasure of hosting the festival introducing artists from US to the UK and everything in between.  The rain gave the day a slow start, but allowed me sometime to talk and connect with many of the visiting artists backstage.  I like when someone introduces your music and artistry with a personal touch.  I had a wonderful time rocking my own set, then getting the rainbow fro wearing crowd hyped up to see artists like Lady Leshurr, The Cuban Brothers, Akil the MC & Hydrophonics, Pharoahe Monch (and his amazing band) and of course Bizarre ride to the Pharcyde show ft. Fat Lip and Slim Kid Tre.  

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Lady Leshurr and I trading swag.  We need more unity between women in Hiphop and the music business.  Listening to this lady's talent gives me hope that the future looks bright for the new fore runners that will show skill and creativity over T&A.  LYEAH!!!  

DJ Theory of San Francisco my personal favorite DJ of the festival for unapologetically running a true dancehall set.  I dare say that he is the first person to play Gully God tunes (Movado) in a public space in Singapore.  For a nation where dancehall is equivalent of only Sean Paul, Mr. Theory I tip my hat to you.

The Cuban Brothers...showed the crowd a whole lot of his cuban, brother.  What a fantastic show full of energy and bringing back the vibe of Hiphop that is driven by showmanship, humour and skill.

Could I have a goofier smile?  I can't help it standing next to one of Hiphop's musical icons Fat Lip.  I learned to breakdance to The Bizarre Ride to the Pharcyde so you can imagine my thrill to be able to introduce these legendary Hiphop artists to the stage.