Emphasizing the importance of solidarity and unity across all Asian American communities, David is joined by rapper/activist, jason chu, and triple-threat in the entertainment industry, Alan Z. They dive deeper into why being unapologetically yourself is crucial, the importance of Asian American ancestors, and the need to always push the conversation one level deeper.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest Title: jason chu & Alan Z
Recording Date: 2021-05-05
Episode Title: Music As a Catalyst For Change w/ jason chu & Alan Z
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
Topic 1 - Introduction
Topic 2 - How they approach music as a social movement
Topic 3 - Their journey into rap/entertainment industry
Topic 4 - How they identify and how they bring that into their music
Topic 5 - People they want others to learn about
Topic 6 - Rapid Fire Questions
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
E. A. R. L.: The Autobiography of DMX - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/earl-dmx/1103476090
Be Water, My Friend: The True Teachings of Bruce Lee - https://www.waterstones.com/book/be-water-my-friend/shannon-lee/9781846046667
Face Value Album - https://orcd.co/jasonchu-alanz-facevalue
Links:
Handles:
Jason’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jasonchumusic/?hl=en
Alan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alanzmusic/?hl=en
Jason’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/jasonchumusic
Alan’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/AlanZmusic
Jason’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0GLbbr3humz46fGwijwHQ
Alan’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUZULtrIfCQqxFehxcK63w
Jason’s Website - https://www.jasonchumusic.com/
David’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/?hl=en
SAL Links:
https://www.strongasianlead.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
SAL's Feature in Feedspot's Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.com) and @itsravilad on Instagram)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Podcast Volunteer Intern - Sadia Hussain
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode's audio
Full Episode Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OGNwTj-_UvXi5BUY1ZA2o9kOoP_gu7ySQp-gsU2K7VM/edit?usp=sharing
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