Far*East Movement

by itemvn  |  September 24, 2010 [Edit]

The Far*East Movement (also known as FM) is a rapping, songwriting, and music event producing group formed in 2003 in Los Angeles, California, consisting of Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif, and DJ Virman. They put together the first multicultural live music event in Koreatown, Los Angeles to benefit a drug rehabilitation center in the their community called "Movementality".However, their philanthropy with regards to the drug rehabilitation center has been criticized for the group's celebration of the potentially lethal combination known as sizzurp in their most successful single "Like a G6." Critics question the group's hypocritical stance on illegal drugs. FM's first claim to fame was their song "Round Round" featured in the Hollywood blockbuster, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, and its subsequent soundtrack, video game and DVD. Since Round Round, they’ve been featured on various other network shows including CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, HBO’s hit show Entourage, and Finishing the Game (a featured film at Sundance 2007). They were invited to perform on Power 106's Powerhouse 2009, one of biggest Hip-Hop concerts on the west coast, performing with the line-up including Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Sean Paul, New Boyz, Pitbull, Lil Jon, LMFAO, Ya Boy, Flo Rida, and the Black Eyed Peas.

Their first album called Folk Music was released in early 2006. The single "Round Round" was featured in the film, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, appearing both on the soundtrack and video game. This critical breakout was the catalyst that cemented their decision to pursue music as a full-time career.

In February 2010, Far East Movement signed a major record deal with Cherrytree Records, a subsidiary of Interscope Records. They are currently managed by Ted Chung of Stampede Management, who is also the President of Doggystyle Records. Their newest song " Like a G6" which was released in September is already a success.

Free Wired is the title of their first major debut album from Cherry/Interscope Records and it has been scheduled for release on October 12, 2010. The album will be made available in both the U.S. and Canada.