if youre 18-21, you gotta turn this up

Hip hop has 4 elements. Graffiti, DJs, MCs, and breakers. All these elements work together to create hip hop. In high school I began B-boying. I once got second place in an amateurs b-boy battle at my school's club. I eventually got more into popping and later choreography. I have never taken dance too seriously. Although, it definitely is a good escape for me.

My friend Nate shot a video promo for my friends Ginger and Wendy. The video was used to promote Chinese youth of Los Angeles to participate in a united hip hop dance ministry. This program was created through a network of chinese churches. I helped as a back up DP/Director. It was cool to meet a bunch of breakers, poppers, and lockers.

The location was this cool little warehouse in Santa Ana. It was a fun experience shooting there. Kino flos do magic for lighting.

This was a behind the scenes video shot and directed by Don Le.

Dance Ministry BTS Video from Don Le on Vimeo.

By the way the title was a reference to jagged edge let's get married remix. Congrats to Davey and Risa!

Has it been 14 years?

Yes. Since it's release in 1995, Toy Story was the beginning of many epic pixar films. I love pixar films. They just bring out so many good feelings. Isn't it every kids dream to have their toys come alive? On October 2nd, 2009 Disney is releasing Toy Story 1 and 2 back in theatres, but in THREE DEE!! Whoo! First off, it's a 3d experience. Second off, it's two for the price of one. No Chinese man can complain about that.


Seems like Disney is gonna be bringing back a lot of oldies. One of my top animated films of all time is also coming back to theatres in 3d. Beauty and the Beast. This movie is so tight! I remember when I was little I watched a live presentation of this film at Disneyland. And when the beast turned into a human I was so amazed. Belle has always been my favorite Disney Princess...(no man card revoking please) Beauty and the Beast is gonna be back February 12, 2010. Just in time for all you guys to make the move on your lady before Valentines.

Matthew 13

What do you want to be when you grow up? The journey of ones future is filled with twist and turns. Sometimes the outcome is expected. Sometimes it is a complete surprise. Our experiences shape us. The people we meet shape us. But we all become something.

Elliot is growing up, and he is becoming a pastor. During his AACF days, he was a good speaker. I was often moved, encouraged, uplifted, or challenged when he spoke. He is at the early stages of his pastoral ministry, and I'm glad I can support it through doing little videos.

Elliot's Small Group from Jason Poon on Vimeo.

Upper Playground LA

Dan and I hit up Upper Playground in LA this past thursday to see Patrick Martinez's solo show "You Don't Have To Lie To Kick It."

Little did we know every 2nd thursday of the month it's downtown LA's Art Walk. It was popping! This is real LA art culture. If you are into art or like urban fashion, this is the place to be. We got there around 9:30, but people usually show up around 7. Although we got there later, the street corners were still packed with people. DJs, art, clothes, street food, and krumpers. Dan even got hustled by a bum. Click
http://www.downtownartwalk.com/ for more information.


Got there late, but the streets still popping. Walrus is for upper playground.



Dan in awe of the artwork.

Posing with the art. This piece is sick. Click to take a closer look.

My boy Sam Flores doin it big with the NE caps. Reppin the yay fasho.

Gotta love Sam Flores.


Soulful Commandoe! This store is tight! I'm hecka feeling the logo. I wish I got a shirt now. One of the workers stopped me and gave me props for my shoes! Thank you Radii.

Flossing the free upper playground tote bag.

i cant sing; i produce

I'm not a singer, but I'd like to produce someone.

The current hip hop music trend looks like a fusion of club and electronica with a bunch of other stuff. I personally love this because I already like electronica. I love clubbing too. I have a bunch of influences that are inspiring my music creation. They might not be no tupac or anything, but I'm grooving to it.

Keep your eyes peeled out for...

Kid Cudi
His album drops September 15, 2009. This has got to be one of the rawest artist/rappers out there. We all know Day 'n Night, but he got so many other sick songs. One of my favorite tracks is Man on the Moon. It's like Kanye West meets postal service. The song is so unique to the rap world. I feel like I'm on the moon. Cudi almost quit after getting a lot of crap from the online world, but he's not going anywhere. He is currently signed with G.O.O.D Music. THey also have these other guys - Kanye West, John Legend, and Common. His blog is raw. His interviews are raw. He is the man on the moon.



Brian Kennedy
My current favorite producer. This guy produces dope tracks. He has this upbeat/uplifting feel. It's club but still r&b. One thing I like is I feel that there is a high production value to his music. Most of the kids out there making their beats on fruity loops. It doesn't have that phat sound. He got good compositions that really make a full souding track. There is a heavy use of synths and ambient sounds. He does a lot of songs with Jackie Boyz - another dope up and coming duo. Although many of the artist he has produced are still unknown, he will be known.



And Finally! I'm gon be a producer!

Thanks to dan for photoshoping.

new track

WHat up world.

This is not a new track, but I got this out a couple months ago.




Friendships are such an important thing in my life. We put much time and effort into them. And when it is not reciprocated, there is pain. Maybe they are actually overrated? As for the track I used the minor scale and slower tempo to give that sorrow feel.