DANakaDAN - Runners ft Dia Frampton (Official Audio) DANakaDAN 2017-09-08 | Album + Official "Runners" Music Video Release End of Sept!Free Song Download: goo.gl/forms/gaTPKKuPVRzwXLHq2Booking: EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.com | @DANakaDANProud to share the 1st single from my upcoming album, "Escape from L.A." Releasing a music video for this later this month! This song has been written over the course of the last two years. To be straight to the point - i've felt really lost in life. I've been running away from a lot of my problems + escaping through vices, trying to ignore what I need to face. I wrote this song to help me really voice how it was that i felt - and honestly, i really feel like it helped me figure out who I am through the process. I hope that ya'll can relate - i think we're all at odds at different times in our lives about who it is that we think we are or want to be. We can run. Or we can be the runners. SONG + VIDEO CREDITS:Written: DANakaDAN, Travis Atreo, Tyler CarrollExtra vocals Ally MakiProduced, Mixed, Mastered by Travis AtreoVideo By: Christian Soriano http://instagram.com/tsendnudereSUPPORT DANakaDANYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvInstagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANLYRICSV1She said that I was gone, and was so rightI was never present when she called me on those nightsI would always regret what would happen in those fightsFrom feeling so alive to almost nothing that’s no lifeBut that’s your life and what you’ve come to expectRelationships are damaged so you try to protectEmotions that you manage they are starting to wreckAnd the ones you hold so close man you can barely connectBut we are on a quest for something greater then we knowIt’s often a battle of man vs the fear of the unknownWhen the concept of home, is a construct that’s grownFrom meaning where you live to sometimes life aloneAnd for me that line is blurring like each day Fighting even harder now to hold on to my faithBarely recognizing when I’m looking at my faceBut that’s the life I’ve chosen as I’m searching for my place, and at my paceCHORUS:They say that we’re runnersBut I can’t seem to disagreeGonna lose my way, gotta make mistakesFind out who I’m meant to be V2This scarcity of time of we play into it so much It’s scary, for most of us it’s often a soul crush But varies, and is extreme but follow me closely Cuz this privledge evokes freedom that most of us don’t seeIt makes us run off so fast without a clear direction or purpose Nervous Imperfections they soon start to surfaceIs it all worth it, with every choice we’re unearthing Often leaves us with feelings of unknowns and burdensAnd I’ve heard it in the voices of most peers around me and they speak resounding voices echoing and pounding the same message that’s been hounding me every dayThat this safety that we seek is what we have to blameAll I ever wanted was everything every moment at onceI wanted everything, and having it wasn’t ever ever enough I wanted everything, but at each moment evolved So instead of having anything, I just ran away from it all, its so easyV3So when I finally come back, I wanna do it rightBut how long that takes and how much I sleep at nightIs way too beyond me, because I will end up wanderingAnd the fact I may not find what I’m looking for is dauntingIt is haunting, but has me wanting it even moreAnd most nights I don’t even know why or who I do it for,But some nights it’s aces strange sounds and facesTowns that escape me in the most far off of placesAnd I love it, it’s this reason why I’m even writing of itWith every lesson that I’m taught I would be nothingThese great minds have inspired and made me, I was tired of it latelyBut Thankfully what I admired is blatentlyMaking me accept, there’s not a thing as coming backCuz with each path I take a new one attracts And as lost as I am to you, I owe it to this pursuitOf truth that once grew from a seed I once knew when I was young
BLEEDMEDRY - DANakaDAN ft. Amber Liu DANakaDAN 2022-05-04 | Full Music Video by Wong Fu: youtu.be/zLlceS5fHlABuy Song: danakadan.bandcamp.com/album/me-also-meBooking: HelloDANakaDAN@gmail.comIG: http://DANakaDANProduced: Vintage Spaceship @Vintage.SpaceshipWritten: DANakaDAN, Chucky Kim, Big BananaRecorded/Mixed: Big BananaMastered: Bob PowersArtWork: Allison Liang @liang.allison I am extremely honored to have been able to collaborate with the one and only Amber Liu on this track. I'm thankful to her and her team for being such legends & being such great people to work with. This was one of my favorite songs to write & produce and i'm so thankful to have it released. Watch the full music video (link above).
This Song is about Self Love (official video) - DANakaDAN DANakaDAN 2022-03-24 | New Album is Streaming Now: ffm.to/mealsomeBooking: HelloDANakaDAN@gmail.comIG: http://DANakaDANProduced by Shawn Wasabi Written: DANakaDAN & Big BananaRecorded/Mixed: Big BananaVideo/ArtWork by Allison Liang @liang.allison New Album "Me. Also Me. Pt. 1" streaming now! Pt 2 releasing soon! Thank you for all the support!From Self Destruction to Self Love to Self Respect!
I May Destroy You (official music video) - DANakaDAN DANakaDAN 2022-02-22 | New Album is Streaming Now: ffm.to/mealsomeBooking: HelloDANakaDAN@gmail.comIG: @DANakaDANVideo by Christian Soriano @Sori.CHRNew Album "Me. Also Me. Pt. 1" streaming now! Pt 2 releasing soon! Thank you for all the support!"Tell me what you want, what you really, really want...."
SOB ROCK - DAN ft. Priska (official music visual) DANakaDAN 2021-08-06 | Purchase Song/Support Artist: bit.ly/DAN20211Stream Song: ffm.to/sobrockArtist: http://instagram.com/DANakaDAN Artist: http://instagram.com/PriskaMusikSong: SOB ROCKProducer: Big Bananahttp://instagram.com/BigBananaVisual: http://instagram.com/liang.allisonSometimes i don't know how to communicate how i'm feeling.....MORE TO COME. NEW SONGS THROUGHOUT SUMMERVerse 1I can feel my face I can feel everything around meI can feel the space I can feel it bleed in my boundariesI can paint a picture so vivid As i speak it is the scripture that i’m livingMy love language is shared time A warm body in decline So why is it so hard for me to communicate What you mean to me Cuz lately all that i’ve felt Is something is missing deep inside of meCrying in that h-mart,Left my heart on that floorI said you don’t know meShe said you should try moreTo define more, who you all aboutIt takes time for it to figure out Cuz right now all she sees Is only part of me and it’s hollowed out, so damnWhat would it take for her to see me as i amWhat do i need to fix to be a whole manI need to come to terms with that trauma at that young ageOr else it say goodbye to receiving love at all at this stage V2I wanna feel you, like the real youWanna bring it out of us, heal youBut i gotta fix what who i am insideBefore you & i become us too Gotta rectify how i’ve cast mine As the real me based on storylinesThat were fed to me over vast yearsI need to come to terms with my past finds No excuses but that is how this all goesImplicated from a young age that i know Lacked empathy and damn how it all growsBut at a certain age you gotta take what you had all sown Cuz you don’t have time for that, and who should To see me just fall back, cuz i would Being disconnected and emotions lacking Drinking dreams away til the nights are blacking, i’m outI’m done with this at this stage, cuz right now it is drought And i’m seeking water to help me and figure this doubt I can feel it all, in my bones and what’s above it I can feel my face when i’m with you, and baby i love it
Time of Your Life - LIVE PERFORMANCE IN THE DESERT DANakaDAN 2021-07-22 | It's Lit! Filmed a little something with friends when i was busy floating. Purchase Song/Support Artist: bit.ly/DAN20211Stream Song: ffm.to/timeofyourlifeArtist: http://instagram.com/DANakaDAN Artist: http://instagram.com/AlexTmaSong: Time of Your LifeProducer: Vintage Spaceship (Big Banana & Chucky Kim)http://instagram.com/Vintage.Spaceship Edited: Christian SorianoTalent: ALL OF THE FRIENDSMORE TO COME. NEW SONGS THROUGHOUT SUMMERVerse 1Take a look right now, Take a look right now at a time in your life when you know you were shook right now, wrote it all down in a book right nowthose were the moments that you cooked up now, so celebrate life cuz you took that vowImma hit that stage, imma take that bow We all Live Once that’s the hook right nowTake a look right now, take a look at a time in your life you were so messed up, To confess when you error, that is so blessed up, and I feel it chest upWe are all on our way but how we get there is unknown and more then often alone, but every day that we ownon our way home, time of your life how do you want to be known? Verse 2You better watch out, cuz doubt is right around the corner There’s Not enough time left to warn ya, I was outta my mind thinking on yaThat the right time is always now, whatever you don’t do is always loudCuz it holds you back and brings down, and all of that noise will often drown And I think that you’d agree, a lot of life to see, A lot of mountains fall before they find the sea And if the season questions whether life you needEach day’s a second, and it’s about to breathe I’m exactly where I need to be, every single hand on the clock was feeding meevery single hit I took was healing me, Found there was purpose in the defeat of me
Time of Your Life - DAN ft. Alex Hwang (Run River North) DANakaDAN 2021-07-09 | Purchase Song/Support Artist: bit.ly/DAN20211Stream Song: ffm.to/timeofyourlifeArtist: http://instagram.com/DANakaDAN Artist: http://instagram.com/AlexTmaSong: Time of Your LifeProducer: Vintage Spaceship (Big Banana & Chucky Kim)http://instagram.com/Vintage.Spaceship Visual: http://instagram.com/liang.allisonHow will you spend the Time of Your Life? MORE TO COME. NEW SONGS THROUGHOUT SUMMERVerse 1Take a look right now, Take a look right now at a time in your life when you know you were shook right now, wrote it all down in a book right nowthose were the moments that you cooked up now, so celebrate life cuz you took that vowImma hit that stage, imma take that bow We all Live Once that’s the hook right nowTake a look right now, take a look at a time in your life you were so messed up, To confess when you error, that is so blessed up, and I feel it chest upWe are all on our way but how we get there is unknown and more then often alone, but every day that we ownon our way home, time of your life how do you want to be known? Verse 2You better watch out, cuz doubt is right around the corner There’s Not enough time left to warn ya, I was outta my mind thinking on yaThat the right time is always now, whatever you don’t do is always loudCuz it holds you back and brings down, and all of that noise will often drown And I think that you’d agree, a lot of life to see, A lot of mountains fall before they find the sea And if the season questions whether life you needEach day’s a second, and it’s about to breathe I’m exactly where I need to be, every single hand on the clock was feeding meevery single hit I took was healing me, Found there was purpose in the defeat of me
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World - DAN ft. Hollis (Official Music Video) DANakaDAN 2021-06-25 | Purchase Song/Support Artist: bit.ly/DAN20211Stream Song: ffm.to/saffteotwArtist: http://instagram.com/DANakaDAN Artist: http://instagram.com/HollisWongWearSong: Seeking a Friend for the End of the WorldProducer: Vintage Spaceship (Big Banana & Chucky Kim)http://instagram.com/Vintage.Spaceship Director: http://instagram.com/Sori.Chr Floating through life. Seeking someone to bring me back to earth. It's a song about wanting to feel grounded during a time where it feels like we're just slipping away. Will you hold me down? It's been about 1.5yrs in the making. Really proud to be creating & very grateful to the team who has enabled this track! Thank you Chucky Kim & Big Banana for producing this and to Hollis for being a dream vocalist collaboration and blessing this song with your written word. Thank you Bob Power for the master. Thank you Christian Soriano, Jason Poon, and Martin for shooting this video. MORE TO COME. NEW SONGS THROUGHOUT SUMMERVIDEO CREDITS:Christian Soriano: Director @sori.chrAD- Maggie Huang @m.aggeryDirector of Photography: Jason Poon @jason.hueming.poonAC- Martin Gradek @citizen_xenoGrip- Patrick Panganiban @ptrckp_PA- Bruce Soukkhaseum @bruceblootCAST:http://instagram.com/koreanzealothttp://instagram.com/astrofictionalVerse 1I just wanna I want to be where you are where you will beI can’t feel a thing from afar, so the real me’sFeeling like reveal me, I am just concealingCan’t feel the ground anymore, just the ceilingCuz Since the days we met, I’ve just been placing betsI’ve been impulsive yet and have to face regretI’ve been moving too fast, need to check the grand planRealize that the world doesn’t stop for no man, without itI’ve lived undoubted, unhinged about itNo need for balance, but so now that it’s outtedI’ve got walls up protection, at this intersection it bendsI long for connection again, Seeking someone as friend,with you as our world it endsThinking about you in these times of unrestTo keep myself level in confines of great stress without youChorusI was lonely, spinning out of orbitFelt like fading away, away, awayThen you found me,Gravity pullin meYou gave me something I can hold on to(Woahhh)You gave me something I can hold on to(Woahhh)Verse 2Our one escape as we lie stillAs we navigated through these mindfieldsHands intertwined finally I’d feelSomething more than just lust this time’s realsBut the time kills, and these blind thrillswon’t last that long So we sign deals, contracts,all they would do is just maskI was too fearful to ask, and we were in love with the pastWhether this ends or it lasts, we’re ignoring the factswe’re going too fast right nowlet’s slow down in our tracks,put our minds to the task right nowCuz I believe more than ever that now is what mattersthat our youth was meant as the rungs of a ladderFor us to climb up with each step they will shatter,It matters to never go back to our patterns againWe could pretend, but knew it was all at an endSo you were a friend at a time we both neededSomeone to hold on as the world it receded awayI’ll find you one day
DANakaDAN - Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (Teaser) - Coming 6/25 DANakaDAN 2021-06-17 | DANakaDAN ft. Hollis - Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (Prod. Vintage Spaceship). New song & music video coming next Fri. 6/25. Get Updates & Sneakpeek of Track: https://forms.gle/9KTSG5esn3NJzGXa9If you've been floating through space and need something to hold on to....
What we wish we knew about College ft. Mike Bow DANakaDAN 2018-10-31 | CollegeeeeeeeeeeIG: http://instagram.com/DANakaDAN#ad It’s Back to School Season for incoming College Students! Thanks to McDonald's, my good ISA buddy, Mike Bow, and I came together to provide some advice for y’all to help along the way with your studies and student life! We got to take part in the #McDonaldsAPA Education workshops last month where we got to meet some prospective students & families that McDonald’s helped with information and resources around the college application process – so wanted to carry on that advice via this video. Hope it helps! For a list of upcoming McDonald’s Education workshops, check out http://www.McDonaldsAPA.com. Be sure to catch it in your city!Support of the Education Workshop Series underscores McDonald’s continued investment in the future of youth and in the potential of those that come to work every day at McDonald’s. Over the past year, McDonald’s has reinforced this commitment through new initiatives and enhancements to existing programs including Youth Opportunity and Archways to Opportunity. To learn more about McDonald’s additional education and career programs, please visit McDonalds.com/People. VIDEO CREDITS:Starring: Mike Bow & DANakaDANMike IG: http://instagram.com/MikeBowShowEdited & Filmed: Ducky Chang: http://instagram.com/DuckyChangPro
this song is about mental health (official music video) - DANakaDAN ft Travis Atreo DANakaDAN 2018-10-19 | Sometimes my mental health is paralyzing. Stream: open.spotify.com/album/6lxPQ8tXXi7CLY6AYgTSnv?si=5VIwqNECTaqg6kjVjJDerAFree Download? goo.gl/forms/gaTPKKuPVRzwXLHq2Subscribe: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvIG: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANlovin' that cali lifestyle EP coming soonContact: info@DANakaDAN.orgSong Credits:Produced by: Travis Atreo: http://instagram.com/TravisAtreoWritten by DANakaDAN http://instagram.com/DanakaDANVocals by: Travis Atreo: http://instagram.com/travisAtreoVideo CreditsDirector- SoriTalent: Priska http://instagram.com/PriskaMusikPhotograhy- Marlo ColomaProduction Assistant & Location: Andrew YiLYRICSV1And im just saying you dont have to go through thisAll by yourself cuz the way that you view thisIs probably much different than the people in your lifeThat see you every day and pay attention in short spikesTo how you act out yes every example is drainingPainting a picture outloud of someone always in feigning Your fainting and me I don’t mean for complaining but speak up right now, instead of drinking your pain inCuz it’ll fix you for a few nights I knows, the vice it goesI suppose it’ll take you to some new heights and grows It’s a bicycle, you never forget how it knocks you downBut when voices too loud, feeling off the groundAs your lifes involved, and your nights evolve And you can’t recognize your face when the lights are calledIt’s in that moment I’m in a state of survival, my mind’llWander til i’m a complete mess nobody can rival, But that’s’ when I’m allChorusI have no answers for the voices every day asking for more With every echo, growing louder can you hear me as I’m face down on the floorV2So if man can be killed by man then ill be damned is this all that i am If I am a ghost in a shell that can be canned, where do I fit in the plan and where does god take a stand if we’re all in his handsBut when it flips on then yeah you can’t get rid of me now, i was lost then, but a runner’s meant to be found,I’m understanding what’s in front of me now, don’t front on me nowI’m taking my whole self back like the front of me nowMy mental health was kind of raw just exposing itself for what it wasIt was simply because, It was never enough, I gave into the buzz Never showing me love, and when it does, got my feet down head up in fuzz I am alone with my thought process, but the more I press on man I confess That these good days, oh yah they’re still in front of me yesjust here to air my soul so that my body can rest But what i wanted more than ever was stillness, the earth crumbles all around me i feel it,I wanted to heal it, but could only heal what i could touchSo that’s where i’ll begin, there should never have been a rush to exist And everything moves so quick, and everything moves at onceIt Is all a rush, and everything moves so quick, everything moves at once, this is all enough.
Cant Hold Me ft Lydia Paek (official music video) DANakaDAN 2018-10-05 | You're the only one holding yourself back.Stream Song: open.spotify.com/album/0zb3f0dzwEtvNWe1oQNYdCSubscribe: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvMore: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANlovin' that cali lifestyle EP coming soonContact: info@DANakaDAN.orgThx for checking out the video and track! It's one of the tracks that i knew as soon as i heard the beat and starting writing that it would be one of my favorites and it's lived up to that. I'm really proud of the production and everything that went into it. It also features one of my favorite vocalists and someone i'm honored to work with Lydia Paek. the song is about everything that's going on inside your brain to hold you back from ...everything. Self Doubt. Self Worth. Self Love. everything is in doubt. This is my way of dealing with that doubt. The video to me also represents re-birth in a way...and some adoption feelings. I feel like the video represents this sense of anxiety that we have as adoptees feeling disconnected from the place that birthed us - which contributes to our feelings of longing and feelings of doubt. Song Credits:Written by DANakaDAN http://instagram.com/DanakaDANVocals by: Lydia Paek http://instagram.com/theVideo CreditsDirector- SoriDirector of Photography- Marlo ColomaStylist- Adrienne LucinaProduction Assistant - Reed HedaniLocation Manager - Johnson DiepPre-VerseI was never out for my healthStacking nothing, but my mind well, Running, Running but the time swellsAnd you became a minefield So i’m out for myself, now And you can never hold me down You could never hold me hold me You could never hold me downYou could never hold me downVerse 1Got dreams, got dreams that are bigger than yoursGot dreams, that you couldn’t affordGot dreams, and they coming in scoresGot dreams, Got dreams but they’re never enoughGot dreams and im callin they bluffGot dreams but my time’s running up i erupt Cuz when the going gets tough man the tough just gets faded im pushing it harder but thats understated when the stress and relief are two opposite pressures The diamond within wont abide by aggressorIm smiling no cheshire, my grips on that Tesla To one day have something more tangible fess upIm wanting that money. Im wanting it give up.But these people in my way do nothing but live upThey living that life but it’s empty inside emAnd i have the hunger to conquer divide em These fuck boys they ride em, but I just see past itTo put in the time for the craft that we masteri’m mobbing it faster, while they just sleep soundly So i’m gutting em blind if they ever around meI’m writing like my life depends on this pen i’ve been givenGod knows that i’m driven but that shits a givenChorusAnd you can never hold me down You could never hold me hold me You could never hold me downYou could never hold me downVerse 2Got dreams, got dreams everyone of em rare Got dreams and they making me scaredGot dreams and i’m never prepared Got dreams, Got dreams that i’m running awayGot dreams and I'm feeling ashamed Got dreams and it’s making me drained i’m afraid everyday to keep going it’s way too ambitious to keep up your dreams when the business is vicious And the people are bad but your confidence worse offto always compare what you’re doing, cuz first off Got panic attacks and they slowing me , and i have been showingThe look on my face that i’m knowing, that baby i’m no one, the seeds i’ve been sowing a garden of anxiety i’ve been growing,But These dreams they have kept me alive everyone of them tiedto a moment in my past i tried to be something much bigger than I, This self can surprise, so i hold on till the day that i dieIt’s reason of why that i can’t seem to lie down My mind is just racing and every second defys how They looking me straight in the eyes and can’t seem to shake me you love it or you hate it, but never you’ll break me ChorusAnd you can never hold me down You could never hold me hold me You could never hold me downYou could never hold me down
DANakaDAN ft Paul Dateh - Do You (i Do) (Official Music Video) DANakaDAN 2018-09-21 | Were you really there in the first place? Stream Song: open.spotify.com/album/106A4O1PfsrB8hnoiq9jHgSubscribe: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvMore: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANlovin' that cali lifestyle EP coming soonContact: info@DANakaDAN.orgVIDEO CREDITS:Director: Neil SadhuOfficial: http://neilsadhu.comSong Credits:Produced by Paul Datehhttp://PaulDateh.comhttp://instagram.com/PaulDatehCo-Production by Chucky KimWritten by DANakaDAN, Paul Dateh, and Chucky KimRecorded by Glenn at Mosaic StudiosStarring:DANakaDAN | http://instagram.com/DANakaDANPaul Dateh | pauldateh.comShannon Dang | instagram.com/shannonnikkidang Dancer: Nami Matsushita | instagram.com/nams_34Dancer: Jerry Vang | instagram.com/_jerry_vang_Executive Producers: Dan Matthews & Neil SadhuProducer + 1st AD: Jon Maxwell | http://milldamfilms.comDirector of Photography: Bennett Cerf | http://bennettcerf.comChoreography: Halima Dodo | instagram.com/_haaalima_Event Production/Lighting: Fusion Sounds, Inc. | http://fusionsounds.com | @fusionsoundslaDance Floor: H.C.D. | http://highcolorfuldancefloors.com | @hcd_portable_dancefloorsEditor: Andrew Leggett | leggettcreative.comColorist: Loren White | http://lorenwhite.comSet Design: Sammi Scotto Gaffer: Marcin Banasiak1st AC: Cliff ThenardKey Grip: Joann WongGrip: Lance HeruelaMakeup & Hair: Maryann YeeVTR Operator: Rommel AndayaPhotography: SoriLocation Manager: Tate AllenCoordinator: Michelle HsiehSet PAs: Marisa Nagata, Roseanna Cen, Deanne CortesExtras: Wilson Truong, Minh-Triet Dao, Cheryl Nathan, Christine Marzan, Rommel Andaya Andrea Whitlock, Sofia Caroll, Mickey Wong, Roseanna Cen, Kelly Dinh, Joshua Kwak, Deanne Cortes, Shot on location at the Edison Theater, Long BeachSpecial Thanks: Intertrend, Julia Huang, Flavi Goche, Flo Kuraoka, Debolina Kowshik, Sandeep Sandhu, Daniel Sulzberg, Yu Rankin, Tyler Nguyen, Sam Ellis
DANakaDAN - CTRL ft. Rebecca Jung (official music video) DANakaDAN 2018-02-09 | inspired by anxiety Free Song Download? goo.gl/forms/gaTPKKuPVRzwXLHq2Stream: open.spotify.com/artist/0xXRQi16dWlxw1lhLUKGkaBuy Autographed Album: http://gianthugs.com/DANakaDANBooking: EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.com | @DANakaDANWhat if you've done everything that you're meant to do. SONG + VIDEO CREDITS:Written: DANakaDANFeaturing: Rebecca Jung | http://instagram.com/beccanjungProduced: Joules | http://instagram.com/84JoulesRecorded: Glenn SuravechExtra Production, Mixed + Mastered: Chucky KimVIDEO CREDITS:Director: SoriIG: http://instagram.com/Sori.chrEditor SoriProduction Assistants: Will Johnson, Michelle Hsieh, Reed HedaniSpecial Thanks: Andrew Yi, Rommel Andaya, Benson Quach, and Kevin NguyenV1I was born out of no control, i was born out of love and hatei exist in an awkward state, but given rise to my skills + traits Conflict but it compensates for what i’ve often traced Never knowing who or where’s my place, so i’m off to chase who i am, but in a second i stop Cuz the moment that i see my face, it was more than race, differences that i should embrace, But instead my mind goes to waste, realizing who or what i am did i really give a damn, cuz other thoughts then would fill the space It creates an anxious life, a reckless mind, it repeats sometimes, it gets weak sometimes, defeats sometimes, depletes sometimes i got to remind it to eat sometimes Control, or was it lack thereofIt was adding up, Every new day I was acting up Every single time was I man enough, Like bitch shoulda had enough, but was that enoughDid I have the strength or would I erupt cuz I could never open upAnd what does control really meanIs it the life that you lead Is it the blood that you bleedIs it a moment you fiend To finally have all that you needCuz to me It just gives you false hope to believeTo receive a quick break or reprieve and after it’s gone the only thing that it leavesIs a feeling in me that I’ve done everything I’ll achieve CHORUS(repeat x 2)My love, crumbles underneath your weight tho I break, I seem to always come back to you. SUNG PRE-VERSEMy love, my love, my love it does with hesitation as i awaited for you patientAlways knew this type of life weren’t freeYet i am still haunted beyond you, not type to belong tothese songs they hold on to me. (hold on to me) VERSE 2Ever since I can remember, I wanted to enterThe world of inventors, It became my center, everything I based onEverything I worked towards I was told to stay strongI was told it would pay off, and honestly it has beenbut these days I’m thinking that it’s all but been abandoned that maybe I’ve been handed creatively a tangent that this is all I am and how I deal with it is damagedHow do you give up what you can’t control, giving in to what you cannot see Was it a metaphor for god, would I ever know, or would it remain an anomaly I was out for blood, I was out for blood, finding meaning and identity It was never free I could not control, as life took control of me it was all of meJust give it all of meBut i can’t control anything.
Behind the Scenes: CRAZY RICH ASIANS (Music Video) DANakaDAN 2018-02-07 | We're having fun right? FreeDownload? goo.gl/forms/gaTPKKuPVRzwXLHq2Stream: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xXRQ...Buy Autographed Album: http://gianthugs.com/DANakaDANBooking: EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.com | @DANakaDANVIDEO CREDITS:Video by Ducky Chang: http://instagram.com/DuckyChangproSpecial Thanks:Charles Grey, Homer Dulu, Loryn Teranishi, Joseph Covarrubias, James Ryu, Kore Asian Media, weird creatures, Dropbear films, Alan Chung, Rawmix productions, Christine Sy, Asian Boss GirlsSUPPORT DANakaDANYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvInstagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANFacebook: facebook.com/DANakaDANtvSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xXRQ...
CRAZY RICH ASIANS (official music video) - DANakaDAN ft Bea Go DANakaDAN 2018-02-02 | You always want what you can't have | Inspired by Film&BookFree Song Download? goo.gl/forms/gaTPKKuPVRzwXLHq2Stream: open.spotify.com/artist/0xXRQi16dWlxw1lhLUKGkaBuy Autographed Album: http://gianthugs.com/DANakaDANBooking: EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.com | @DANakaDANAs an Asian American, I've often had issues of identity. trying to fit in with what i believed i needed to be. SONG + VIDEO CREDITS:Written: DANakaDANFeaturing: Bea Go | http://instagram.com/Bea.g0Produced: KanobbyRecorded: Glenn SuravechExtra Production, Mixed + Mastered: Chucky KimVIDEO CREDITS:Director: Charles GrayOfficial: www.youtube.com/weirdcreatures13Director of Photography: Homer DuluStarring:Jessika Van | http://instagram.com/JessikaVanDANakaDANJun Sung Ahn Mike BowWesley ChanMelody ChengAmi ParkCaroline SeonEric WangJanet WangPhilip WangHelen WuTaylor ChanDavid ChoiSophia ChangQuinn KnoxMichael KuyaPaula LeProducers: Loryn Teranishi, Joseph CovarrubiasSet Design: Sammi Scotto1st Assistant Director: Ellecina EckGaffer: Rommel Andaya1st AC: Flint Bayanito2nd AC: Deanne CortesKey Grip: Ducky ChangKey Set PA: Lizzie ChaplinSet PA: George Hernandez, Jonathan "Bub" Konishi, Jenny Kwak, Jennifer Osaki, MakeUP / Hair: Andrea Loc, Czane Enriquez House Manager: Rachel CauilanPhotography: Ducky ChangBTS: Alinna BoonklunVFX Editor: Jose AlcazarSpecial Thanks:James Ryu, Kore Asian Media, weird creatures, Dropbear films, Alan Chung, Rawmix productions, Christine Sy, Asian Boss GirlsSUPPORT DANakaDANYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvInstagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANFacebook: facebook.com/DANakaDANtvSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0xXRQi16dWlxw1lhLUKGka
I LOVE SINGAPORE! DANakaDAN 2017-12-22 | The one where Wes and Dan went to SingaporeStream: http://open.spotify.com/album/77QGEVSlsJAr3eCBrMR9jrFollow: http://instagram.com/DANakaDAN This is from a while ago! But didn't want to end the year without posting this up! Had too much fun while i was out in Singapore with Wes (Wong Fu) and all the SEA friends. Thanks to everyone who made the trip so very incredible! This was from back in Sept...Thanks to Hotel Jen Tanglin, Oakwood Suites, Night Owl Cinematics, Jinny Boy, Reuben, Flesh Imp, and too many others...CREDITS:Video by Wes Chan: http://instagram.com/TheWesleyChanVideo Intro by Ducky Chang: http://instagram.com/DuckyChangProSPECIAL THANKS:EWangus Productions: http://instagram.com/EWangusSUPPORT DANakaDANContact: EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.comYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvEmail List: goo.gl/forms/gaTPKKuPVRzwXLHq2Instagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANSnapchat: @DANakaDANtv
DANakaDAN ft. Priska - Mothers (official visualizer) DANakaDAN 2017-12-06 | A song about the most important women in our life. Free Song Download? goo.gl/forms/gaTPKKuPVRzwXLHq2Buy Autographed Album: http://gianthugs.com/DANakaDANBooking: EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.com | @DANakaDANStream: open.spotify.com/album/77QGEVSlsJAr3eCBrMR9jrIt's overwhelming to think about how connected we all are. For a woman in the United States to be so closely tied to a woman in South Korea, both living in such different environments. It happens rarely, but i'm incredibly lucky for my mothers to have met. For these two women who both had to give up so much for me, who can't even truly share a sentence, to be able to connect and have so much in common is an incredible thing. This song is about my mother(s) and everything they had to go through (goods + bads) for me to exist. This song is also about the Korean adoption industry and just recognizing that for all the goods it provides, there's still a darkness that hangs over much of it. This is dedicated to them + all the mothers that go through so much for their children. VIDEO CREDITSVideo By: Christian Soriano http://instagram.com/NoiJustoSONG + VIDEO CREDITS:Written: DANakaDAN, PriskaFeaturing: Priska | http://instagram.com/PriskaMusikProduced: HYE SUNG + CHUCKY KIMExtra Production, Mixed + Mastered: Chucky KimSUPPORT DANakaDANYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvInstagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANFacebook: facebook.com/DANakaDANtvSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0xXRQi16dWlxw1lhLUKGkaVERSE 1My mother was sick, yes that’s why I even exist hereBecause of a cist, I was adopted and missed yearsOf living by myself and although I’m thankful for this lifeI can’t imagine the pain of my father and his wifeI can’t imagine the look, the direction that life had tookTo have children upon their own, was never to have been a book That would be written in, all awhile a family in Korea livin in, my fate was pivotin Children sold off as dividends, the timing of it, of course these policies they became formed Enhancing the adoption boom in the wake of what would be war torn Cuz famlies wanted babies no matter how you would cut it There was a business to it to assist a country that was stunted But here I am a product of irony I did remainIndebted to you I came a woman who’s very name Has given life to me, to live out all of my days, could never praise what you have done, but know that this song playsCHORUSStay close, I can feel your heart beatingRhythms felt within my chest,A faint song that I seem to know deeplyPlaying for you miles a part. VERSE 2The poverty they lived in, it made my future a give in To be given up so early for me it was die or be driven But really what would I have done if It were me up in that systemAt a time when life was twisted, ones fate was non existent But to go through that, it would hold them back it wrapped around their headsWas that child alive or dead, created a deep divide between themTheir skin grew tighter I presumed, tho time can heal all woundsI’m sure this consumed every thought as life without me bloomed But at the end of it all, I never would fall, it never affected how I feelI’m just happy that you both exist and were given a chance to healMy DNA my hair and my eyes, this I can never deny Out of the ugliness of lies can bring out the beauty of these times And the day that my mothers met was one of the happiest in my lifeTo think of every bit of our sadness, out of every pain we made rightFor every moment without, every lie every bit of truthFor you and her to be as one, we’re all connected and this is proofBRIDGE:And tell me you’ll light up my wayTell me it’ll all be okAnd along you played this for me miles a part
DANakaDAN x Wong Fu Runners Music Video BTS! DANakaDAN 2017-11-16 | ALBUM IS OUT!Watch Music Video: youtu.be/Mmkf4zYlW4EStream: http://open.spotify.com/album/77QGEVSlsJAr3eCBrMR9jrFollow: http://instagram.com/DANakaDAN Too many people to thank! But happy Music Video is Out!CREDITS:Video by Ducky Chang: http://instagram.com/DuckyChangProSUPPORT DANakaDANContact: EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.comYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvEmail List: goo.gl/forms/gaTPKKuPVRzwXLHq2Instagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANSnapchat: @DANakaDANtv
KOREAN MUSIC VIRGIN. DANakaDAN 2017-11-02 | The one where Dan listens to Korean Music for the 1st timeWatch New Single: youtu.be/rEWOYMETOI8Follow: http://instagram.com/DANakaDAN Wanted to do a vlog talking about my first time listening to Korean Pop music! It made a big impact on me when i was younger tho! Hearing / seeing music that looked like me for the first time makes a big impression. You too? CREDITS:Video by Ducky Chang: http://instagram.com/DuckyChangProSUPPORT DANakaDANContact: EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.comYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvEmail List: goo.gl/forms/gaTPKKuPVRzwXLHq2Instagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANSnapchat: @DANakaDANtv
IM NOT 100% KOREAN!? DANakaDAN 2017-10-13 | The one where Dan finds out he's not fully KoreanWatch New Single: youtu.be/rEWOYMETOI8Follow: http://instagram.com/DANakaDAN I did one of those ancestry tests to FINALLY find out what i'm (literally) made of. IMPORTANT** - i'm very CAUTIOUS of the results. I'm probably going to do a follow up video to talk about the reason why everyone should take these tests with a grain of salt. kthx!CREDITS:Video by Ducky Chang: http://instagram.com/DuckyChangProSUPPORT DANakaDANContact: EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.comYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvEmail List: goo.gl/forms/gaTPKKuPVRzwXLHq2Instagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANSnapchat: @DANakaDANtv
DANakaDAN - CRAZY RICH ASIANS ft Bea Go (official audio) DANakaDAN 2017-10-06 | Album + Official Music Video Coming SoonFree Song Download: goo.gl/forms/gaTPKKuPVRzwXLHq2Booking: EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.com | @DANakaDANTrack is a commentary about Wealth + Over Consumption Culture, particularly within the East Asian Culture. We value stupid shit. And i'm guilty of all of it. I give in to temptation. Do you? Shoutout to Kevin Kwan for the inspiration via his book. Releasing full music video + album soon. Coming out mid-October. SONG + VIDEO CREDITS:Written: DANakaDANProduced: KanobbyFeaturing: Bea Go: soundcloud.com/bea-goExtra Production, Mixed + Mastered: Chucky KimVideo By: Christian Soriano http://instagram.com/tsendnudereSUPPORT DANakaDANYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvInstagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANFacebook: facebook.com/DANakaDANtvSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0xXRQi16dWlxw1lhLUKGkaLYRICS:Pre-VerseGimme gimme what I wantGimme gimme what I wantI want it allGimme gimme what I wantGimme gimme what I wantI want it allGimme gimme what I wantVERSE 1I always wanted to be crazy rich, east Asian yeah it made me this Out every night as I pour from wrist, conditioned for this life and I can’t resist I was introduced at young age showing me clubs that I would rageSoon I was addicted to this fast pace spending my dollars to just have a taste of itAnd it’s no wonder it’s running in our head all of it haunting billboards are flauntingCasinos + green bottles that we are wanting, targeting uncles and aunties Making it daunting to ever get over it, besides why not if were able When I’d rather have women with names I don’t’ know sitting on my lap drunk at the tablesAnd money buys that right? Bottles keep it popping all nightinstead of fighting what I don’t like let’s just give in to what creates heights And let me go down in a glory, what doesn’t kill you it gives you a storyWhat doesn’t kill you its buys a few friends for the night and you can deal with it all in the morningCHORUSThey told me love don’t cost a thingBut they don’t know what money can bringI want it allGimme gimme what I wantI want it allGimme gimme what I wantIf happiness is just a state of mindImagine how much money can buy I want it allGimme gimme what I wantI want it allGimme gimme what I wantVERSE 2She was kinda crazy rich, and me, I was crazy into it1nd gen chick and she plays to it of the first of her family to make the tripgrad school girl with that UC play, Taiwan born with expensive taste LA Face with a Taipei booty, Westwood bred got brains + beauty** Never thought I’d see this type of girl, but god she’s confident she knowsmoves like for Instagram she pose, with every step her reputation growsAnd I wasn’t ready for this, I could barely afford up her adderral habit Although she had money, i tabbed it expected a guy that could keep up the lavish, And I kept on falling for her, her, I mean everyone of her typedaughters of governors, daughters of doctors when I’m buying into this type of lifeAnd that’s how the cycle it goes she knows attracting the same kind of shomes But the ones with the money they roll, while I just sit here in the same set of clothes as last nightVERSE 3Blue Blue Blue, If johnny knew what this do to youHe’d be rolling round in his grave for every single bottle we have pursued I guess it’s really all up in in my blood line this type of life that I continueOr maybe I’m making up these excuses for a lifestyle that I never knew I never wanted that much money, but now I want all the moneySo I’m out there spending all my money, like oh god, god made no more moneyLike oh god, god took all the money and he locked up all the moneyThrew the key away for all that money and now we have no money
I CANT SPEAK KOREAN. DANakaDAN 2017-09-27 | Album Release Party: eventbrite.com/e/danakadan-album-release-tickets-381359366131st Single Runners: youtu.be/hEaavZBpTJAFollow: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANI need to learn Korean. Someone teach me. CREDITS:Video by Ducky Chang: http://instagram.com/DuckyChangProSUPPORT DANakaDANYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvInstagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANSnapchat: @DANakaDANtv
IM DONE WITH MY ALBUM DANakaDAN 2017-09-01 | 1st Single Releases Next Sept 6 | Album Out Sept 28thFree Downloads: goo.gl/forms/gaTPKKuPVRzwXLHq2It's been a bitttt but excited to share that i've got a ton of new music on the way. Been working on this album for the last two years and really grateful for the chance to get it out thereee. thanks to those still subscribed or watching this. been working with a ton of talented + dedicated people to finish this up - too many to thank. 1st single will be out next week - "runners" ft Dia Frampton (produced by travis atreo).SUPPORT DANakaDANYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvInstagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANSnapchat: @DANakaDANtv
AKA SEOUL - Korean Adoptee Docu-Series Released! DANakaDAN 2016-11-11 | IG: @DANakaDAN | Snaps @DANakaDANtvWATCH: facebook.com/nbcasianamerica/videos/1474842025866364Excited to share the documentary that I worked on this past summer is coming out! Thanks to our incredible team for their Hustle - Traci, Jon, Marcus, Ray, Rommel, Chanda, Rebecca! To Siri, Chelsea, Peter, and Min - thank you for letting us feature your stories. Proud to have been able to film with youVIDEO CREDITSFILMED AND EDITED BY: Andew YiSUPPORT DANakaDANYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvInstagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANSnapchat: @DANakaDANtv
Should I Move to Korea? DANakaDAN 2016-10-21 | IG: @DANakaDAN | Snaps @DANakaDANtvEarlier this summer I visited Korea…I’m back and I’m excited to share everything I experienced. I also wanted to let you know about a great opportunity for you to win a trip to Korea! See more below on the “Best of Korea” sweepstakes from DIRECTV. One lucky winner gets:2 round-trip tickets to Seoul, Korea VIP tickets to live TV show tapings in Korea$1000 spending money!If you win the sweepstakes, take me with you! To enter, visit www.DIRECTV10Korea.com#Sponsored NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and the D.C. who at time of entry have reached the age of majority. If the age of majority in a jurisdiction is different than 18, you must be of the age of majority within your jurisdiction to be eligible to enter. Ends at 11:59 pm ET on 11/3/16. See Official Rules (directv10korea.com/rules.aspx) and Privacy Policy (http://about.att.com/sites/privacy_policy) for details. Void in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and where prohibited by law. Sponsor: DIRECTV, LLC.SUPPORT DANakaDANYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvInstagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANSnapchat: @DANakaDANtv
Life on tour with DANakaDAN + Jun Curry Ahn! (VLOG) DANakaDAN 2016-10-17 | A special look at life on tour with Jun and Dan....Sponsored by McDonalds: http://McDonaldsAPA.comIG: http://instagram.com/DANakaDAN | Snaps: @DANakaDANtvSUB: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvThank you McDonald’s for sponsoring our college tour! For more information on how to apply for scholarships, visit http://RMHC.org. Also, please check http://McDonaldsAPA.com for more updates on our videos, and additional events/activitiesNew videos coming soon....hope ya'll enjoy these vlogs...CREDITS:Editor: Andrew YiCamera: Kevin KimGraphics: Monica KangSUPPORT DANSUB: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvIG: @DANakaDAN SNAP: @DANakaDANtvWatch Me on ISAtv: http://youtube.com/ISAtvContact: emailakaemail@gmail.com
Help DANakaDAN Finish 2nd Album! DANakaDAN 2016-07-12 | DONATE: kickstarter.com/projects/akadan/help-danakadan-finish-2nd-album?ref=user_menuCONTACT/BOOKING: EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.comThanks everyone for checking this out. I'm currently working on a new album - and have launched a kickstarter to help finish it. I've got some new tracks written - and can't wait for ya'll to hear em. I'm still pretty far away from my goal - so every dollar counts. Would appreciate your support in anyway to help me reach it. Thanks ya'llllFOLLOW:IG: @DANakaDANSNAPS: @DANakaDANtvTWITTER: @DANakaDANFB: @DANakaDANtv
DANakaDAN x Jun Sung Ahn - Alive (official music video) DANakaDAN 2016-04-13 | Get Involved in Kickstarter for My New Album! Contact EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.com Jun x Dan Tour Info Below! Come Watch! SUB: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvIG: @DANakaDAN SNAP: @DANakaDANtvWatch Me on ISAtv: http://youtube.com/ISAtvContact: emailakaemail@gmail.comUNTTLD TOUR ROUND 1April 13 - University of IrvineApril 14 - Chapman University April 15 - University of Texas, AustinApril 16 - Florida International UniversityApril 17 - Goucher University, Baltimore April 22 - University of Utah | Grand KerfuffleApril 23 - Montclair University | New JerseyApril 28 - University of Rhode IslandApril 30 - NYUMay 14 - Toronto, Canada May 17 - Vancouver, Canada DANakaDANYT: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvIG: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANTW: http://twitter.com/DANakaDANFB: http://facebook.com/DANakaDANtvSNAPS: DANakaDANtvSONG CREDITSSong Producer // Chucky Kimhttp://www.chuckykim.comhttp://www.instagram.com/chuckykimWritten // DANakaDAN http://instagram.com/DANakaDANEngineer //Glenn Suravech | http://glennsuravech.comRecorded at // Mosaic StudiosMastered // Chucky KimMUSIC VIDEO CREDITS:Director+Editor: Jun Sung AhnDirector of Photography: Kevin Kim Actor: Andrew
Korean Adoptee Talk w/ Arden Cho DANakaDAN 2016-03-17 | More Vids about Adoptee Experience Coming Soon!SUB: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvIG: @DANakaDAN SNAP: @DANakaDANtvWatch Me on ISAtv: http://youtube.com/ISAtvContact: emailakaemail@gmail.comThanks Arden Cho (MTV's Teen Wolf) for talking about her experience growing up + with the adoptee community.FOLLOW:Arden Cho: http://instagram.com/Arden_ChoDANakaDAN: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANFILMED: Christian Soriano, Andrew Yi, Joyce ChenEDITOR // Christian Soriano
I LOVE KBBQ (official music video) - DANakaDAN x Yellowpaco (Prod. Holder/MLW) DANakaDAN 2016-03-04 | Subscribe: http://youtube.com/DANakaDAN \ Lyrics Below!http://instagram.com/DANakaDAN | Snaps: @DANakaDANtvFREE DL: soundcloud.com/yellowpaco/kbbqOriginally done by Filthy Frank: http://youtu.be/0AMRP9JTHlwSUPPORT YELLOWPACOFB: http://facebook.com/yellowpacoIG: http://instagram.com/yellowpacoSUPPORT DANakaDANIG: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSNAPS: @DANakaDANtvYT: http://youtube.com/ISAtvMore Dan Music: youtu.be/v4ZRzzq_Gxw Dan Adoption Documentary: youtu.be/OzGHY6enzDsDAN LYRICS:SOJU GAME STRONGEATING SHIT THAT DON”T BELONGFEELING SO GOOD BUT OH SO WRONGI COULD RUB IT ON MY BODI COULD USE IT ON MY TEETHBE MY PASTE AFTER I FEASTPUT EACH SLICE UPON MY FACETHAT’S THAT NEW SKIN THAT I EMBRACETO THE Q I WOULD GET MARRIED SHE’D BE A LOVELY WIFEHONEYMOON IN THE BAHAMASGET DIVORCED THEN DO IT TWICEI’D GIVE IT THE FINEST LIFE, CHANEL BAGS UP ON ALL THAT SHITWHATEVER MY BBQ IT WANTSI’D TAKE HER ON THOSE PARIS TRIPSYO SHE’S BEEN EXTRA NICESHE BROUGHT HER FRIENDS ALONG THIS TIMESO I TOOK HER FRIENDS ADVICEAND ATE THEM ALL UP OVER RICEI LOVE THAT KBBQ, NOT THAT KBB AINTI GOT KBB LOVE, NOT THAT KBB HATEI WENT TO KBB SCHOOL AND PASSED THAT KBB TESTSO GIMME THAT KBB SHIT AND FUCK THE KBB REST / BlessedLOCATION CREDIT:Thank you Hanjip BBQ Culver City!Thanks Chris Oh + Aimee Lee Lucasfacebook.com/hanjipbbqCREDITS:Director: Josh Almario Exec Producer: Yellowpaco Producer: DanPA and Grip: Andrew Yi and Christian SorianoCast: Elizabeth Tran, Nalani, Neka, Amy Nguyen, Shelby Caple, Mike Bow, Roi Fabito, Eva Kaye, JP Fukumae, Steven Lim, Kyle Hatch
An Asian*ish Oahu Tour ft. Leenda D + Yellow Paco DANakaDAN 2016-02-25 | SUB: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvIG: @DANakaDAN SNAP: @DANakaDANtvWatch Me on ISAtv: http://youtube.com/ISAtvContact: emailakaemail@gmail.comGrateful for the opportunity to check out some local haunts on the island of Oahu! Thanks Mylen + Quincy for bringing me out to see your beautiful home state. So much good foods.....LOCATION THANKS: Special thanks to Steven Stinson + In4Mationhttp://in4mants.comLeonards Bakery: http://leonardshawaii.comFOLLOW:Will Paco: http://instagram.com/YellowPacoLinda Dong: http://instagram.com/LeendaDAvenueMUSIC CREDITS:Blood Moon - Arman Cekin & LarcyOnly One - Denis EleziMemories - Levianth & Denis EleziCourtesy of BredNButterRec:soundcloud.com/brednbutterrecCREDITSProduced: Mylen Yamamoto of Clique-Now.comEditor: Andrew Yi | http://instagram.com/KandrewYiiiFilmed by: Lishen, Tyler YafusoSpecial Thanks: Tiffany of Fresh Cafe, Lishen, Quincy Solano
JUN SUNG AHN + I ARE BEST FRIENDS. (Tour Booking For Spring!) DANakaDAN 2016-02-17 | Jun + I are going on Tour - Want to Book? Taking last inquiries! Contact: junsungahnpr@gmail.comMore Jun: youtube.com/user/JuNCurryAhnINSTA: @DANakaDAN SNAP: @DANakaDANtvWatch Me on ISAtv: http://youtube.com/ISAtvSubscribe: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtv
LISTEN TO THE KIDS BRO! DANakaDAN 2016-01-26 | What Do High School Kids Think About Their Future?!More at MyInspirAsian.com INSTA: @DANakaDAN SNAP: @DANakaDANtvWatch Me on ISAtv: http://youtube.com/ISAtvSubscribe: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvDownload: itun.es/us/i4SbYI had the honor of speaking at a McDonald’s Education Workshop and met some great high school kids from the New York and New Jersey area. I got to talk to them about their thoughts on education, their career plans, and most importantly, their passions and dreams. Check out the video, and for more information on McDonald’s support of education and their scholarship funds, visit MyInspirAsian.com Sponsored by McDonaldsSpecial Thanks to Benjamin Hyun + Emily Jitsumasa + Jennifer Kim, Jason Choi,
DANakaDAN ft. David Choi - SHE SAID (official single) DANakaDAN 2016-01-20 | Download: itun.es/us/i4SbYINSTA: @DANakaDAN SNAP: @DANakaDANtvWatch Me on ISAtv: http://youtube.com/ISAtvSubscribe: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvSorry Guys! I know i haven't released anything in a while - i'll be releasing the last album each week and some more material soon! Stay tuned! Thanks alllll. More Music by DANakaDAN DANakaDAN ft. Clara C: http://youtu.be/VCgVTEVCTUQDANakaDAN ft. Priska: http://youtu.be/ABazRWEvu18BOOKING: EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.comWRITTEN BY: DANakaDAN + David Choi SONG WRITTEN: GoYamaPRODUCED: Travis Graham, DANMIXED: Travis Graham Inspired by a Journey to Meet My Biological FamilyPlaylist with all episodes: http://bit.ly/akadanplaylistLYRICS:She said what do you know about me, you're so about meyou even told me once you couldn't ever live without meHow could you ever know that, for you to own thatCuz we really grown, i'm feeling all alone thatI said we both come from a similar backgroundA fact found yeah that she couldn't back downI too had lost confidence, lost in directionto the point i thought i'd never be capable of affectionI was lonely when i was younger, got beat up daily, On the brink of bailing this constant feeling of failing She said i'm not talking bout that, you don't seem to respect meif you can't be there, how could you ever protect meAnytime i'd try to find you, you were never around either plastered on the ground, or out of city travel boundnever taking responsibility, was reeling the first timeBut soon realized that's how i projected this lifeline, of our relationshipShe said take me as I am, nothing more nothing lessand if you ever have to guessThen you will never understand meCuz this is all that i can beShe said there's deep demon in men, somewhere locked and presidesA place that inside where it rots and it hidesand comes to show itself at the worst possible momentAnd instead of trying to escape it, you've decided to own itYou said you'd change, but not a day has gone by meWhere I haven't seen you fall back and and blame it on timingYou rely on alcohol to talk to me, only time we connectwe get faded to fade together, bodies intersect otherwise the soberness would leave us too complacentBoth of us adjacent to a situation we weren't facingShe said i'm not any better, and i'm very open to admittingThat i too was apart of the reason of why we are both quittingBut at the front i represented who I told you that i'd beAnd i never broke from that, a truth we can agree She told me maybe this is it, as we turned down the lightsHer and I far apart, it was like this each night…of our relationship
DANakaDAN Ft Yuri Tag- Spaceship Dance / Karaoke DANakaDAN 2015-12-04 | Yo! Enjoy this BTS / Karaoke / Dance Vid From "Spaceship"Vid by Rommel Andaya | http://youtube.com/RomixMediaInsta: @DANakaDAN / Snaps @DANakaDANtvClick to Subscribe! http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvDownload Song: itun.es/us/i4SbYOriginal Music Vid: youtu.be/u4Rpi84FS1sNice to Meet Ya! Get At Me EmailakaEmail@gmail.comLike on Facebook: http://facebook.com/DANakaDANtvFollow Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANWatch More Dan:akaDAN Adoptee Series: http://youtu.be/OzGHY6enzDsStuntman Music Video: http://youtu.be/ABazRWEvu18Til' Music Video: youtu.be/w_-yRKQIXdgAnybody Out There MV: youtu.be/c_PcFDoOihYNO Age MV: youtu.be/kyy8MEjRLnoafterwords (audio): http://youtu.be/2hzvIU5qWE0Directed+Edited: Rommel Andayahttp://youtube.com/RomixMediahttp://www.rommelandaya.comtwitter.com/rommelandayaANIMATIONS / GRAPHIC SEQUENCESChoz Belen / http://www.chozbelen.comSTARRINGYuri Tag: http://twitter.com/YuriTagThe Fu: http://twitter.com/TheFuMusicAlly Maki: http://twitter.com/HeartsMakiDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHYJeffrey Gee Chinhttp://leapmanproductions.comPROP MASTER / ART: Vanessa Augustin PRODUCER: Joya Camaiso, Eugene ChoiKEY GRIP: Derek LeeGAFFER: Christian Porter-Gabriel PA: Chloe Uyehara, I-Wen Lai, Christina Leung, Linda Dahn, Vivian Ur, Christian Soriano, SONG PRODUCERS:Travis Graham: youtube.com/TravisAtreoChucky Kim: http://www.chuckykim.comSam KangSONG WRITTEN BY: SAM KANGCO-WRITERSTravis Graham: youtube.com/TravisAtreoPriska: http://youtube.com/PriskaMusikChucky Kim: http://www.chuckykim.comSam KangAbe KimHAIR AND MAKE-UPAndi Loc: http://instagram.com/xoxo___andreaLOCATION: Sophia Wang / Bistro 85facebook.com/newbistro85IG: @Bistro_853785 Wilshire Blvd #32, Los Angeles, CA 90010SPECIAL THANKS / EXTRASChristine Minji Chang, Yeney Amaro, Chloe Uyehara, Jennifer Lai, John Paul Fukumae, Helen Wu, Stephanie Leung, Jenette Liaw, Erica Ling, John Enriquez, Connie, Jocelyne Watts, Tony Chau, Marvin Yueh, George Shaw, Steve Lim, Mayrok Media, Jon MaxwellLYRICS:Well hello, my name is aka dan i'm a scrawny little man, with a horrible tanBut beyond all of that i got really great featuresi'm adorable at a times and can probably complete yaWe're pretty close now, i'm kinda quiet at first glanceso let's skip this talking and get right to the first dance yeah that's an excuse and a poor introductionit takes time for my brain and my mouth to functioni should start off, well, i'm really bad at spitting gameUsually i'm messin up, by the time i walk in frameSo i thank you for your time, cuz i know that in timeI'll have you hanging from my finger when we're speaking our mindsOh i'm sorry, i didn't mean to get cockybut i'm too caught up in your beauty i'm a little bit talkyso before i say something that we'll probably regretlet me introduce you to my lips have the two of you metCHORUS:I would build a spaceship out to mars just to find youYeah i would give it everythingYou don't have to change the stars to know that i love youYeah I would give it everythingAll my loveyeah all my loveAll my loveyeah all my loveHmmm, where you want to take this, i gotta elevate the game if i ever want to date thisdon't eveade this because it's fate that made thisOur biggest problem here is not accepting greatnessit's supposed to happen, wrote your name down on a napkin, the universe clapped twice and by the time i started rappingWe didn't pick it, it wasn't our fault this was kicking Playing chicken with emotions, if you got it it ain't trickinAnd we both had it, both glad there was no staticautomatic how it flowed we just worked at itNo Magic, No app, there's no gadget There's no film, there's no swayze there's no patrickJust your hands designed to fit perfectly in mineYea that's it, all i got on my mind and these two lines, this is the way that i'll end itLet's move on to the next stage and not into friendshipFINAL CHORUSWe'll fly awayChange our namesWe'll fly away We'll change our fateWe'll fly awayMake our escapeWith all my lovewith all my love
DANakaDAN - Strangers, Again Ft. Priska DANakaDAN 2015-11-20 | New Music Coming Soon! Download: itun.es/us/i4SbYINSTA: @DANakaDAN SNAP: @DANakaDANtvyoutube.com/user/priskamusikWatch Me on ISAtv: http://youtube.com/ISAtvMore Priska: youtube.com/priskamusikSorry Guys! I know i haven't released anything in a while - i'll be releasing the last album each week and some more material soon! Stay tuned! Thanks alllll. More Music by DANakaDAN DANakaDAN ft. Clara C: http://youtu.be/VCgVTEVCTUQDANakaDAN ft. Priska: http://youtu.be/ABazRWEvu18BOOKING: EMAILakaEMAIL@gmail.comWRITTEN BY: DANakaDAN, PRISKA, Chucky Kim, Travis Graham, Abe Kim, and Sam KangPRODUCED: Travis Graham, Dan, Chucky KimMIXED: Travis Graham Inspired by a Journey to Meet My Biological FamilyPlaylist with all episodes: http://bit.ly/akadanplaylistLYRICS:I've been thinking about this for a long, long time,What we gonna do in a long, long time, Will we still be together in a long, long time,Will there still be love in a long, long timeYeah, probably not, the opposite of feelings is all that we gotdrink it all down like a really course shot, bring us back to the times that you and i soughtthis is the product of a very cold year,of 2 and a half feeling like we don't belong herea mirror image of each other all along i've fearedthat this is all we got as the end grows nearthat stranger, again phase, knowing what is next phasenever wanting to recognize mine and your own facego from dining alone,and minding our owngrowing further apart yeah who would have knownChorus:Give me a name or occupationI find a land make my escapeI knew a boy who’ll take my placeAnd now he’s goneeeeNow he’s gonnneeWhat's bothering love, why even bother with loveI feel like i'm the drunken step father of lovewe've had quite enough and it’s time that we face thisfix it right now or in a moment we break itand i for one was for the side that we fix thisi for one was for the us vs distancei for one will be the very first oneto admit i was the one to be the very worst oneOk, we're at an end now aren't we and ok, we should accept what we can't beit's crazy isn't it, the situation we may find To go from intimate to strangers in only a days timeAre you prepared for this, cuz i'm not, how can you and are you already erasing me, cuz i am, i have to a mirror image of each other all along i've fearedthat this is all we got as the end grows near I wonder where you're at now, and where you might gowonder if you've found home and how you might growwonder if you forgot me, as i've tried to forget youI've tried to emit to when i never had met youBut it's hard, cuz even if a few years have passedYour still apart of me, in everything you last. Within decisions that i've made, the girls i've metThe people we'll become that we'll soon regretSo we escape, we move forget your name, mine tooBecome people anew, find new people pursuei might see them with you, for only a minute or twoBut turn around too quickly, it's always a minute too soonI wonder if this becomes the only memory we'll keep and one day you'll hear it playing and of me you'll thinka mirror image of each other all along i've fearedmaybe this is all we've had, as the end was here
Korean Adoptees Talk Korean Food! w /DANakaDAN, Sam Futerman, + Jenna Ushkowitz- ASIAN-ISH BONUS DANakaDAN 2015-08-26 | I'm doing a new series on ISAtv! ASIAN-ISH where i explore Korean Adoptee / AsianAm Identity. Posting Clips Here too!Watch ASIANISH: youtu.be/BkexmBz0F-UJenna Ushkowitz+Sam Futerman Cook Korean w/ Dan!Kindred Adoption Org: http://www.kindredadoption.orgMore Dan: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvSubscribe to ISAtv for More: http://youtube.com/ISAtvTweet/Snap Us @ISAtvOfficial Instagram: @ISAtvWatch ASIANISH Ep 1: youtu.be/OzGHY6enzDsFor those of us who feel...caught in between two worlds. What's up guys - Dan here! As a korean adoptee, I grew up in a white household and didn't have the stereotypical "asian" upbringing. I'm excited to share this new show on the channel where i experience all the "asian" things I missed out on when i was younger. Fellow adoptees Sam Futerman (Twinsters) + Jenna Ushkowitz (Glee) join Dan and Slim to learn how to make Korean meals w/ Chef Chris Cho! ITS DELICIOUS!! SUPPORT DANakaDANYoutube: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvInstagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANSnapchat: @DANakaDANtvSUPPORT CHRIS CHOhttp://youtube.com/ChefChrisChohttp://instagram.com/ChefChrisChohttp://facebook.com/ChefChrisChoJENNA USHKOWITZInstagram: @jennaushkowitzTwitter: twitter.com/jennaushkowitzFacebook: facebook.com/JennaUshkowitzSAM FUTERMANInstagram: @samfutermanTwitter: twitter.com/samfutermanTWINSTERS FILMhttp://twinstersmovie.comTrailer: youtube.com/watch?v=1txduZwL2YgTwitter: twitter.com/twinstersmovieFacebook: facebook.com/twinstersmovieKINDRED ADOPTION NON PROFITOfficial: http://www.kindredadoption.orgInstagram: @kindredadoptionTwitter: twitter.com/KindredAdoptionFacebook: facebook.com/KindredAdoptionWATCH DAN's ADOPTEE DOCPart 8: youtu.be/t-sgjy4J0WkPart 7: http://youtu.be/9kV3DhtkKmsPart 6: http://youtu.be/C1xo6fBCatwPart 5: http://youtu.be/9zFfQCe0G-4Part 4: http://youtu.be/VW4CBknFRdsPart 3: http://youtu.be/sWPcPbzlOLkPart 2: http://youtu.be/_Z_HYARY-1cPart 1: http://youtu.be/OzGHY6enzDsDAN MUSIC:Spaceship ft. Yuri Tag: youtu.be/u4Rpi84FS1sStuntman ft. Priska youtu.be/ABazRWEvu18EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Dan Matthews | @DANakaDANEDITOR: Rommel AndayaLOGO BY: Michelle TruongMOTION GRAPHICS: Perry Leong, Alex OhGRAPHICS: Alex Oh, Perry Leong, Michelle Truong, CAMERA OP: Kyle Go, Rommel AndayaSERIES MUSIC: DANakaDAN, Travis GrahamPRODUCTION ASSISTANTS: CJ Ormita, Perry Leong, Hallory SindelarVERY SPECIAL THANKS: Danny Chung, Kirby Lee, Daniel DPD Park, Samantha Futerman, Jenna Ushkowitz, Jon Maxwell, Eugene Choi, SpudgySUPPORT ISAtvContact: Shows@ISAtv.comOfficial: http://ISAtv.comSubscribe: http://youtube.com/ISAtvTumble: http://ISAtv.tumblr.comFollow: http://twitter.com/ISAtvOfficialFan: facebook.com/internationalsecretagentsPin: http://pinterest.com/ISAtvInstagram: @ISAtvSnaps: @ISAtvOfficial
DANakaDAN ft. Sam Kang + Yuri Tag - SPACESHIP (Official Music Video) DANakaDAN 2015-07-24 | A Space B-Movie to End All Space B-Movies. Download Song: itun.es/us/i4SbYFollow on Insta/Twitter: @DANakaDAN / Snaps @DANakaDANtvClick to Subscribe! http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvNice to Meet Ya! Get At Me asxproductions@gmail.comLike on Facebook: http://facebook.com/DANakaDANtvFollow Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANWatch More Dan:akaDAN Adoptee Series: http://youtu.be/OzGHY6enzDsStuntman Music Video: http://youtu.be/ABazRWEvu18Til' Music Video: youtu.be/w_-yRKQIXdgAnybody Out There MV: youtu.be/c_PcFDoOihYNO Age MV: youtu.be/kyy8MEjRLnoafterwords (audio): http://youtu.be/2hzvIU5qWE0Directed+Edited: Rommel Andayahttp://youtube.com/RomixMediahttp://www.rommelandaya.comtwitter.com/rommelandayaANIMATIONS / GRAPHIC SEQUENCESChoz Belen / http://www.chozbelen.comSTARRINGYuri Tag: http://twitter.com/YuriTagThe Fu: http://twitter.com/TheFuMusicAlly Maki: http://twitter.com/HeartsMakiDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHYJeffrey Gee Chinhttp://leapmanproductions.comPROP MASTER / ART: Vanessa Augustin PRODUCER: Joya Camaiso, Eugene ChoiKEY GRIP: Derek LeeGAFFER: Christian Porter-Gabriel PA: Chloe Uyehara, I-Wen Lai, Christina Leung, Linda Dahn, Vivian Ur, Christian Soriano, SONG PRODUCERS:Travis Graham: youtube.com/TravisAtreoChucky Kim: http://www.chuckykim.comSam KangSONG WRITTEN BY: SAM KANGCO-WRITERSTravis Graham: youtube.com/TravisAtreoPriska: http://youtube.com/PriskaMusikChucky Kim: http://www.chuckykim.comSam KangAbe KimHAIR AND MAKE-UPAndi Loc: http://instagram.com/xoxo___andreaLOCATION: Sophia Wang / Bistro 85facebook.com/newbistro85IG: @Bistro_853785 Wilshire Blvd #32, Los Angeles, CA 90010SPECIAL THANKS / EXTRASChristine Minji Chang, Yeney Amaro, Chloe Uyehara, Jennifer Lai, John Paul Fukumae, Helen Wu, Stephanie Leung, Jenette Liaw, Erica Ling, John Enriquez, Connie, Jocelyne Watts, Tony Chau, Marvin Yueh, George Shaw, Steve Lim, Mayrok Media, Jon MaxwellLYRICS:Well hello, my name is aka dan i'm a scrawny little man, with a horrible tanBut beyond all of that i got really great featuresi'm adorable at a times and can probably complete yaWe're pretty close now, i'm kinda quiet at first glanceso let's skip this talking and get right to the first dance yeah that's an excuse and a poor introductionit takes time for my brain and my mouth to functioni should start off, well, i'm really bad at spitting gameUsually i'm messin up, by the time i walk in frameSo i thank you for your time, cuz i know that in timeI'll have you hanging from my finger when we're speaking our mindsOh i'm sorry, i didn't mean to get cockybut i'm too caught up in your beauty i'm a little bit talkyso before i say something that we'll probably regretlet me introduce you to my lips have the two of you metCHORUS:I would build a spaceship out to mars just to find youYeah i would give it everythingYou don't have to change the stars to know that i love youYeah I would give it everythingAll my loveyeah all my loveAll my loveyeah all my loveHmmm, where you want to take this, i gotta elevate the game if i ever want to date thisdon't eveade this because it's fate that made thisOur biggest problem here is not accepting greatnessit's supposed to happen, wrote your name down on a napkin, the universe clapped twice and by the time i started rappingWe didn't pick it, it wasn't our fault this was kicking Playing chicken with emotions, if you got it it ain't trickinAnd we both had it, both glad there was no staticautomatic how it flowed we just worked at itNo Magic, No app, there's no gadget There's no film, there's no swayze there's no patrickJust your hands designed to fit perfectly in mineYea that's it, all i got on my mind and these two lines, this is the way that i'll end itLet's move on to the next stage and not into friendshipFINAL CHORUSWe'll fly awayChange our namesWe'll fly away We'll change our fateWe'll fly awayMake our escapeWith all my lovewith all my love
DANakaDAN - Spaceship ft. Sam Kang+Yuri Tag (TRAILER) DANakaDAN 2015-07-09 | MV releases Next Tuesday, July 14!Click to Subscribe! http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvDownload Song: itun.es/us/i4SbYFollow on Insta/Twitter: @DANakaDAN / Snaps @DANakaDANtvMusic Video by Rommel Andaya Starring Yuri Tag, Ally Maki, and Jacob and Josh Fu,Visuals by Choz BelenNice to Meet Ya! Get At Me asxproductions@gmail.comLike on Facebook: http://facebook.com/DANakaDANtvFollow Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANWatch More Dan:akaDAN Adoptee Series: http://youtu.be/OzGHY6enzDsStuntman Music Video: http://youtu.be/ABazRWEvu18Til' Music Video: youtu.be/w_-yRKQIXdgAnybody Out There MV: youtu.be/c_PcFDoOihYNO Age MV: youtu.be/kyy8MEjRLnoafterwords (audio): http://youtu.be/2hzvIU5qWE0Directed+Edited: Rommel AndayaPost / Animations / Visiuals by Choz Belenhttp://www.chozbelen.comStudio APAyoutube.com/user/studioapaSONG PRODUCERS:Travis Graham: youtube.com/TravisAtreoSam KangChucky Kim: http://www.chuckykim.comSONG WRITTEN BY:Travis Graham: youtube.com/TravisAtreoPriska: http://youtube.com/PriskaMusikChucky Kim: http://www.chuckykim.comSam KangAbe KimHair+Make Up: Andi Loc: http://instagram.com/xoxo___andreaSpecial Thanks:Eugene Choi, Mayrok Productions
DANakaDAN ft. Priska - KEEP TO THE PATH (official music video) DANakaDAN 2015-06-24 | Original Song by Priska / MV by Jason PoonDownload Song: itun.es/us/i4SbYFollow on Insta/Twitter: @DANakaDAN / Snaps @DANakaDANtvClick to Subscribe! http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvNice to Meet Ya! Get At Me asxproductions@gmail.comLike on Facebook: http://facebook.com/DANakaDANtvFollow Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/DANakaDANWatch More Dan:akaDAN Adoptee Series: http://youtu.be/OzGHY6enzDsStuntman Music Video: http://youtu.be/ABazRWEvu18Til' Music Video: youtu.be/w_-yRKQIXdgAnybody Out There MV: youtu.be/c_PcFDoOihYNO Age MV: youtu.be/kyy8MEjRLnoafterwords (audio): http://youtu.be/2hzvIU5qWE0Directed+Edited: Jason PoonWebsite: http://jasonpoon.comORIGINAL SONG BY PRISKA: SONG: youtu.be/uh7geCcS3CcSUBSCRIBE: http://youtube.com/PriskaMusikTWITTER: http://twitter.com/PriskaMusikSONG PRODUCERS:Travis Graham: youtube.com/TravisAtreoPriska: http://youtube.com/PriskaMusikChucky Kim: http://www.chuckykim.comSONG WRITTEN BY:Travis Graham: youtube.com/TravisAtreoPriska: http://youtube.com/PriskaMusikChucky Kim: http://www.chuckykim.comSam KangAbe KimSPECIAL PRODUCTION THANKS Christian Soriano - facebook.com/watchCSmediaViviann UrRommel AndayaAlan ChungHair+Make Up: Andi Loc: http://instagram.com/xoxo___andreaLOCATION: Teresa Fung / Cheers Bar + Grillfacebook.com/CheersBarSG?fref=ts717 S San Gabriel BlvdSan Gabriel, CaliforniaFEATURING:Ji Moon: facebook.com/feartofaithLinda Dong: http://youtube.com/LeendaDProductionsJoey CorvarrubiasRommel AndayaSpecial Thanks:Adrian Zaw, Eugene Choi, Mayrok ProductionsABOUT MUSIC VIDEO / SONGI am the most nervous about this song, because I am the most honest in this song. Most people think it's about just being determined and keeping your grind up. Keeping to the path. Finishing your path. But for me the song is more about recognizing ...what if you're stuck in your ways and you know your stuck in your ways and you want to fix yourself but you can't. It's about growing older and realizing maybe this is kind of it. Maybe your relationship with God, family, and self isn't what you thought it would be.....but not in a like an emo...this is it sort of way. It's in a ...mature. This is what it is. Let's accept what it is ...because it's fine - its' reality. And what do you do from there. of course I do want to end on a positive note. That you can always change. There's always a time to change your ways. But the song is being realistic. It's easier said then done. LYRICS:OPENINGI was not made for going fastI was told to keep my hands and feet safe inside the vehicleI was promised I could beAnything that I wanted to As long as I put my hands and feet to useTo useVERSE 1I've spent my entire life wasting life, Take my advice, it isn't the greatest way to heaven when you're wasted every nightWhen you're chasing every night with another night that won't compareanother night that wasn't there because you weren't completely thereI was never scared just unprepared, each morning looking in the mirrorThat the person starring back at me wasn’t as I appearedHe was confused and way astray, by all the choices he had madeWas I going down the right path he asked me every daytake care a little more, be with mom a little moreBinging way way less and save my soul a little more But I’m having way too good a time fucking up every open doorAvoiding any bit of conflict, problems I can’t ignoreI’d wake up every morning like today is the day I’ll change But by the end of it I’d be like damn, today is the day I’ll rageAnd damn it it’s not ok. But I guess it’s like what they statedWhen life gives you lemons, drink that shit and just get fadedCHORUS:And I will keep to the path, although I strayAnd though I stumble, I do not ever breakVERSE 2On my life's spiritual quest have i found god, have i been godlesshave i found progress, or just a contestof wits that provides more stress then it does contextit should be easier, but God is complex And If I am what you made me, would you ever step to save meIf I was going down the wrong path, or are these the cards you played meCuz I’ll play right within em, I’ll be right within em, but not right now cuz I’m fucking up within emI keep on the sinning, and they keep on adding upThey fillith’ up my cup, and after each time I say enoughBut I still drink that shit down, down down, I am drowning So he continues to elude me, and I have never found himI thought as long as I was well as the people surrounding meThen I was doing fine, but then over time it confounded me Over time I doubted me, compare to them instead of meSo they grew instead of me, and I continue so steadily stuck in my ways(BACK TO CHORUS)BRIDGETime is crashing, always pulling me farther awayAll I want is, to be still, but now I’m farther away(BACK TO CHORUS)
DANakaDAN ft. Priska - KEEP TO THE PATH Music Video (TEASER) DANakaDAN 2015-06-16 | RELEASING TUESDAY JUNE 23! Subscribe For Release: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvDownload KEEP TO THE PATH: itun.es/us/i4SbYTwitter/Instagram: @DANakaDAN / SNAPS: @DANakaDANtvContact: asxproductions@gmail.comSupport Priska: http://youtube.com/PriskaMusikhttp://twitter.com/PriskaMusikWatch DANakaDAN's Korean Adoptee Story:youtu.be/OzGHY6enzDsDirected + Edited by: Jason PoonArtists: DANakaDAN, PriskaSong: Keep to the PathProduced By: Dan Matthews, Travis Graham, Chucky KimRecorded/Mixed: Travis GrahamSong Originally By: PriskaMusic By: Chucky Kim, Travis Graham, Sam Kang, Abe Kim, Priska, Hair+Make Up: Andrea Loc / instagram.com/xoxo___andreaProduction Special Thanks: Christian Soriano, Adrian Zaw, Ji Moon, Linda DongLocation Special Thanks: Filmed at Cheers Bar and Grill/Thanks to Teresa Fung / facebook.com/CheersBarSGSUPPORT DANakaDANOfficial: http://DAN-aka-DAN.comInstagram: @DANakaDANFollow: http://twitter.com/DANakaDANSubscribe: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvSnaps: @DANakaDANtvInstagram: @DANakaDANMusic: itun.es/us/i4SbYLike: http://facebook.com/DANakaDANtvContact: asxproductions@gmail.com
DANakaDAN - NO AGE (Music Video Teaser)+ISAtv Music Video Week DANakaDAN 2015-03-18 | Releasing NO AGE Music Video this THURSDAY on ISAtvMy Music Vid+Other Asian American Artists Vids Released! Subscribe to ISAtv for Release: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToISAtvWATCH OTHER MUSIC VIDS:Jason Chu - Marvels ft. Hudson Yang (Fresh off Boat)youtu.be/GRristpNDrsMike B - Pinot Noiryoutu.be/R9lEr2zMR3kGet At Me: asxproductions@gmail.comTweet/Instagram: @DANakaDANLike on Facebook: http://facebook.com/DANakaDANtvSubscribe: http://youtube.com/user/DANakaDANtvSnaps: @DANakaDANtv
DANakaDAN - Til ft. Paul Dateh (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) DANakaDAN 2015-03-05 | Download Song: itun.es/us/i4SbYFollow on Insta/Twitter: @DANakaDANProduced by Paul Dateh: soundcloud.com/pauldatehVideo by Tiger: http://theworksoftiger.comNice to Meet Ya! Get At Me asxproductions@gmail.comLike on Facebook: http://facebook.com/DANakaDANtvSubscribe: http://youtube.com/user/DANakaDANtvDirected+Edited: Tiger!Video: Made by TigerWebsite: http://theworksoftiger.comYoutube: youtube.com/user/MadeByTigerSong Produced By: Paul DatehWritten by DANakaDAN + Paul DatehSUPPORT PAUL DATEH:Instagram: @PaulDatehFollow: http://twitter.com/PaulDatehSubscribe: http://youtube.com/PaulDatehLike: http://facebook.com/PaulDatehSoundcloud: soundcloud.com/pauldatehPHOTO CREDITSKevin Young - http://instagram.com/kevinjoeyoungJina Yu - http://jlyu.tumblr.comLisa Sonoda - Website: http://www.lisasonoda.com Youtube: youtube.com/user/LisaSonodaPRODUCTION ASSISTANTChristian Soriano - facebook.com/watchCSmediaLocation Thanks: Collab Studios, Eugene ChoiSPECIAL THANKS: Spudgey, Jon Maxwell, Ray Huang, Andy Yip, Mayrok Productions, Eugene Choi, Andy Chang, Holy, Rommel Andaya, Jennifer ChanWatch More Dan:akaDAN Series: http://youtu.be/OzGHY6enzDsStuntman Music Video: http://youtu.be/ABazRWEvu18afterwords (audio): http://youtu.be/2hzvIU5qWE0
DANakaDAN - Til (Music Video Teaser) ft. Paul Dateh DANakaDAN 2015-02-27 | Music Video Releases NEXT Tues. March 2! Nice to Meet Ya! Get At Me asxproductions@gmail.comFollow on Insta/Twitter: @DANakaDANLike on Facebook: http://facebook.com/DANakaDANtvSubscribe: http://youtube.com/user/DANakaDANtvDownload Song: itun.es/us/i4SbYDirected+Edited: TigerVideo: Made by TigerWebsite: http://theworksoftiger.comYoutube: youtube.com/user/MadeByTigerSong Produced By: Paul DatehWritten by DANakaDAN + Paul DatehSUPPORT PAUL DATEH:Instagram: @PaulDatehFollow: http://twitter.com/PaulDatehSubscribe: http://youtube.com/PaulDatehLike: http://facebook.com/PaulDatehPHOTO CREDITSKevin Young - http://instagram.com/kevinjoeyoungJina Yu - http://jlyu.tumblr.comLisa Sonoda - Website: http://www.lisasonoda.com Youtube: youtube.com/user/LisaSonodaPRODUCTION ASSISTANTChristian Soriano - facebook.com/watchCSmediaLocation Thanks: Collab StudiosSPECIAL THANKS: Spudgey, Jon Maxwell, Ray Huang, Andy Yip, Mayrok Productions, Eugene Choi, Andy Chang, Holy, Rommel Andaya, Jennifer ChanWatch More Dan:akaDAN Series: http://youtu.be/OzGHY6enzDsStuntman Music Video: http://youtu.be/ABazRWEvu18afterwords (audio): http://youtu.be/2hzvIU5qWE0
Future Rockstars of America - DANakaDAN x afterschoolspecial x Traphik x JK Films DANakaDAN 2014-08-21 | FR*A - DANakaDAN x afterschoolspecial x Traphik x Just Kidding Films x Pigeon John x Verseatile | Pulp FictionDownload Song: http://bit.ly/FRADownloadDANakaDAN Album: itun.es/us/i4SbYInspired by FRA* Grace Su: http://youtu.be/1CskdEUADRQReact/Follow (twitter/insta): Http://twitter.com/DANakaDAN DANakaDAN - "Stuntman": http://youtu.be/ABazRWEvu18DANakaDAN -"Out There" http://youtu.be/c_PcFDoOihYDAN Adoption Series: http://youtu.be/OzGHY6enzDsProud to release the official music video for a hugely collaborative project, FR*A (Future Rockstars of America). I wrote this with my band, afterschoolspecial, and was honored to have had the opportunity for Bart and Joe (JKFilms), Tim Delaghetto, Pigeon John, and Verseatile to feature on it. It was written by Jaylen Green, Brian Fig, Keane Aranita, Todd Olson, Mick Terrizzi, and Victor Velasquez. They're all musicians I respect so much, so to have had the chance to work with them on this track meant a lot. Mixed + Produced by Peter Hong of ST5A. A big thanks to Casey Chan, who shot and laid the direction for the video and John Enriquez for piecing it all together - you guys made it look suppperr dope. The song is a community song. It was inspired by two people I look up to a lot - a film by Grace Su (Peachies): http://youtu.be/1CskdEUADRQ and a movement by DPD. It was important to collaborate and to build with people I respect. Finally it's also a homage to Tarantino Films. DIRECTOR: Casey Chan EDITOR + ART: John EnriquezPRODUCER: Dan "DANakaDAN" MatthewsSONG PRODUCED+MIXED: Peter Hong | ST5AWRITTEN BY: DANakaDAN, Jaylen Green, Brian Fig, Todd Olson, Mick Terrizzi, Keane Aranita, afterschoolspecialSTARRING: DANakaDAN, Jaylen Green, Brian Fig, Victor Velasquez, Keane Aranita, Peter Hong, Pigeon John, IZ, Verseatile, Bart + Joe (JKFILMS), Tim DelaghettoDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Casey ChanSPECIAL THANKS: Casey Chan, Geo Antoinette, Eugene Choi, Mayrok MediaSUPPORT DANakaDANBooking: akaDAN@Mayrok.comOfficial: http://DAN-aka-DAN.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/DANakaDANtvTwitter: http://twitter.com/DANakaDANSoundCloud: http://SoundCloud.com/DANakaDANtv
DANakaDAN ft. Clara C - IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE (Official Music Video) DANakaDAN 2014-08-12 | Download Song: itun.es/us/i4SbYFollow DAN: http://twitter.com/DANakaDAN | Same InstagramDirected+Edited: Jason HwangSong Produced By: Travis GrahamDANakaDAN "Stuntman" M/v: http://youtu.be/ABazRWEvu18Contact/Booking: akaDAN@Mayrok.comWatch More Dan:akaDAN Series: http://youtu.be/OzGHY6enzDsStuntman Music Video: http://youtu.be/ABazRWEvu18afterwords (audio): http://youtu.be/2hzvIU5qWE0The song is about the literal and also loose meaning of wondering if anybody is out there. Coming back from Korea, after meeting my biological family, I was stuck in a place where I was questioning a lot of things in my life. Not only did I question if there were others out there (adoptees) who have been in a similar situation or felt like I did, but also about other aspects of my life. Feeling alone and anxious all the time, I wondered if others (non-adoptees or adoptees), felt like I did. And God. Where did God play into my life and is there someone watching over me literally and influencing my direction. I still wonder all the time. Writing this song was therapeutic. ARTIST: DANakaDAN + CLARA CSONG PRODUCED+MIXED: Travis GrahamWRITTEN BY: DANakaDAN and Travis Graham STARRING: Rita ZooDIRECTOR: Jason Hwang | http://TransparentAgency.comPRODUCER: Eugene Choi | DANakaDANDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Steven KanASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Kevin BangKEY GRIP: Mike RomansDOLLY OP: Mike Romans | www.romanscinegear.comGRIPS: Tim Lyu | Sebastian PraseutsackDRONE PROVIDED: Adrian Zaw | http://zawstudios.comMAKE UP: Dami Han, Grace PakPA: Jake ShumSPECIAL THANKS: Spudgey, Jon Maxwell, Ray Huang, Andy Yip, Mayrok Productions
DANakaDAN ft Sam Kang Afterwords (official single) DANakaDAN 2014-07-28 | It's been exactly one year since i met my biological family for the first time. This is how i'm feeling. Download: itun.es/us/i4SbYFollow on Instagram/Twitter @DANakaDAN Subscribe: http://youtube.com/DANakaDANtvMore Music by DANakaDAN DANakaDAN ft. Clara C: http://youtu.be/VCgVTEVCTUQDANakaDAN ft. Priska: http://youtu.be/ABazRWEvu18BOOKING: akaDAN@mayrok.comARTISTS: DANakaDAN | http://DAN-aka-DAN.comSam Kang | itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-drama-ep/id570199120WRITTEN BY: DANakaDAN | Sam KangPRODUCED: Chucky Kim | http://www.chuckykim.comMIXED: Peter Rocks | http://ST5ADTLA.com Inspired by a Journey to Meet My Biological FamilyPlaylist with all episodes: http://bit.ly/akadanplaylistDANakaDAN "STUNTMAN" Album ft. appearances by Clara C, Travis Graham, David Choi, Kero One, Paul Dateh, Priska, Sam Kang, and more! LYRICS:So what comes next, I want to ask herWhat could be written down in this chapterwas never really focused on the present, just aftercuz all that I was after, has changed now that i’ve passed herWhat would you like to happen, now that this has happenedup to me to decide or are you the one to fathomMake up for lost time, or accept this situationbetween us are two nations, and more then immigrationIt’s complex, language barriers more then textsomething large yet intimate that no one could expectI need to stop and think at how crazy this is all sounding It’s only been a month and already I have been doubtingAlready I have forgotten, not on purpose, but I confess I have allowed myself to get back to how it was before we met And it was easy, it’ll grow easier, the longer time escapesIs this something that you fear, or something you haven’t facedAnd if you never see my face, are you prepared for thisif we can never communicate then can we persistThese are very real questions, I doubt we’ll ever answerBut it is what it has to be if we ever have a chance hereSo what comes next, I have to ask meAnd do it sooner then later before it pass me Cuz if you had asked me back then how I’d be feelingI would have told you I was fine, but my thoughts I was concealing Because I wasn’t ok, This information cut deepThe concept of a family was something foreign to meI mean I love my family and everything, but I wasn’t completeIt wasn’t deceit, it was just a desire to meet Which brought upon it such confusion and stressI was becoming a mess, internally I just hoped for the bestI felt a little guilt for my father of who had just passed So to meet my bio dad it was happening too fastAnd what does blood truly mean anyways Cuz the way that I was raised, it was never at playSo my relationship with others, I just took with a grainTrying to figure out myself, with no one ever to blame So can I blame you. If I fucked up as a kid, can I say youIf I felt inner shame, does it it shame youSo let me say it in my own way It doesn’t matter what has happened, only what will change, I don’t know when I will see you, it could be yearsOr whether we can make it, And these are fears Legitimate fears that seem to haunt me now and thenThat brought me to this pen, that I write to you and sendWith words you’ll never read, a place you’ve never knowna person you’ve never seen, emotions seem to roamHow can this grow, not just us, both the homesCuz even with more family, I’m feeling more alone
DANakaDAN ft. Priska - Dont Go Where I Cant Follow (Music Video) DANakaDAN 2014-03-26 | TOUR! http://dan-aka-dan.com/eventsATL/Indiana/Florida/LA/Seattle! Download DAN's Album: itun.es/us/i4SbYSubscribe to DAN: http://YouTube.com/DANakaDANtvNew Music ft Clara C: http://youtu.be/VCgVTEVCTUQ Download song: akaDAN@mayrok.comArtist: DANakaDAN | http://Instagram.com/DANakaDANPriska | http://youtube.com/PriskaMusicStarring: Robert Ryu | http://youtube.com/RobertRyuTVChristina NguyenDirector: Jason Poon Song Producer/Creator: Rickey Lumpkin IIEditor: Jonathan Pierce DP: Nathaniel FuGrip: Paolo OngkekoArt: Nadia TaklaLocation Courtesy of Chris Kim (THANKS CHRIS!)ArtShare Los AngelesABOUT SONGInspired by STAY by Rihanna. Another interpretation. SUPPORT DAN:Like: http://facebook.com/DANakaDANtvOfficial: http://DAN-aka-DAN.com'Follow: http://twitter.com/DANakaDANInstagram: http://instagram.com/DANakaDANTumble: http://DANakaDAN.tumblr.com
Korea Today: Dan Matthews talks about aka DAN DANakaDAN 2014-03-14 | This interview originally appeared on "Korea Today," the morning show on Korean TV network Arirang TV
