Although he may have started making ‘Hyphy’ Hip Hop music, AM KIDD refused to tie himself down to the regions sound and began working on his album ‘Gotta Love Me’, this album is a softer, sexier take on his style of Hip Hop music. His first Music Video ‘Somebody Special’ received over 450,000 views on YouTube over a 9 month span with covers, and remixes being posted up all over YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. It is still receiving much attention until this day.

AM KIDD garnered even more attention when he released his latest album “Black & White Memoirs”, the album was a collection of love songs and inspirational songs set over an exclusive Piano track composed and performed by AM KIDD himself, as a result his female audience grew exponentially.

Now with plans on making more Music Videos, going on tours across the country, and A&R reps from major record labels now watching AM KIDD today, his music is only set to blow up and become internationally known. How far will his music go? “With his dedication and growing fanbase behind him, AM will most definitely be a big name in music” quoted one of his supporters.

AM Kidd announcement

Check him out:

http://www.facebook.com/amkiddmusic
http://www.twitter.com/amkidd

Our mission is to promote Filipino awareness through philanthropies and national heritage. We are the first Filipino based brotherhood in the nation. We are solely based in southern California, and with its culture and rich history, our brotherhood lives up to the name of The Darkboys.

Team Millennia has been going strong for more than a decade. Established in 1998, Team Millennia (TM) is celebrating its 13th year as one of Southern California’s premiere hip-hop dance teams. TM is comprised of 49 passionate, driven and experienced dancers who carry on the traditions of class and professionalism. They are under the TM Family, and calls Dance Precisions studio in Placentia, CA home.

Check them out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y39YsyymwNk

Likas Pilipinas Folk Arts, aims to develop the talent of its youth while preserving the indigenous art forms expressed in dance, music and costumes. Likas sets its goals with the ideal of supreme artistry, genuineness of performance with the arts, in the presentation of the diverse breadth of dance and music traditions. Last but not the least, Likas would like to expand the public’s awareness, enhance its knowledge and appreciation of Philippine culture, its history, and arts.

Likas Pilipinas Folk Arts, has performed in various events throughout Southern California and its audience is wide ranged. Every year the group performs at the Corona Civic Center Auditorium to present the culmination of its annual summer workshop. The group has a special relationship with the Philippine Department of Tourism and the Philippine Embassy, having performed for their various functions through the years.

Likas Pilipinas Folk Arts has been holding summer workshops since 2004. Its students ages range from 7 years old and above, its classes are open to all who are interested. Rehearsals are held at its dance studio every week. For those who are interested, they may contact its dance director/choreographer, Sally Salcedo Manguramas at 951-737-5407 or email her at pmkm721@aol.om. The group accepts invitations to perform at weddings, birthday parties, family gatherings, company parties, etc.

Check them out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P31vA7kpBMA&feature=channel_video_title

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D01pIf0dQcw&feature=relmfu

JutsMusic is a signed artist to MoeTan records, and is progressing to be one of the next big time artists. The music that  JutsMusic plays is something different that cannot be directly compared to any mainstream American artists today. It is a mixture of Indie Rock, R and B, and Hip Hop, all played either on a ukulele, which is the main instrument, or a guitar, both with a band backing it up. It is mainstreamed based music that mixes the best of all worlds of Rock, R and B and Hip Hop. There is no specific genre to this type of music; therefore he labeled the genre, “Coffee Shop Hip Hop”, which will be the name of his first album, coming out soon. JutsMusic first started playing music at 13 years of age and then it progressed to start creating his own music, with his own kind of style. With the mixture of mainstream and live string instruments, he believe’s he has a sound which cannot be replicated by any other artist. The vision that he sees for his music is large, attracting every kind of pop music listener, because of its diversity. “There is no other artist that can do what I do, because I am the only one doing it.”

Check him out:

http://jutsmusic.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuFcsjqCz2U&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Originating as a mere pre-show act for PCN – Pilipino Cultural Night, an annual theatrical production that exhibits the culture and history of the Philippine Islands through acting, dance, and song – in 1995, PAC Modern has grown into an unstoppable force, earning a respectable name within a fierce and competitive dance scene. PAC Modern is a division of PAC, the Pilipino American Coalition, at California State University Long Beach. Founded by a small group of friends in hopes of using dance as an outlet for the expression of today’s youth. PAC Modern displays a wide range of dance mostly influenced by various styles and forms of hip hop. A few of the styles exhibited by the group include break dancing, grooving and new school. Their performance style and choreography has been known to be unpredictable, influential, original, and innovating, with routines to prove the team’s versatility in dance. Aside from dancing, the group also enjoys hanging out with family and friends outside of practice. They still manage to continue their education, work either part-time or full-time jobs, participate in various community events and establish friendships within the performance and competitive dance community. Modern continues to grow as a talented and dedicated family, whose positive energy will prosper for years to come. PAC Modern embraces the meaning of family and emits the essence of community to those around them through various events and workshops, including winter and summer dance camps for all ages. Celebrating 17 years in existence, this family will strive to continue the passion, the love, and the hunger to represent the past, present, and future of PAC Modern dancers.

Check them out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZXBujVqbjE&feature=channel_video_title

Love Revolution is founded on the belief that music is a powerful tool that can be used to inspire and make a revolutionary change in society. With a group of skillful individuals, Love Revolution seeks to expand their fusion of pop, rock, jazz, funk, and hip-hop sound to audiences everywhere. Since their establishment in February of 2011, Love Revolution has already increased their fan base tremendously through numerous performances in several venues and competitions. In as little as three months, the band was able to collaborate their different sounds, styles, and musical influences to create what locals call, “something unique”. Love Revolution is not just a band with a passionate devotion for music; they are a movement that continues to redefine it.

Check them out:

http://www.facebook.com/Loverevoluti0n

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yqDvfBwgLc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9ELjGKNNTU

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