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This week on iaList, we will be featuring some brand new tracks that were received as submissions for the Shanghai Hotel Soundtrack Contest. Center Stage, though, will feature interviews we've done in the past with Asian American sports personalities; Hines Ward, Super Bowl MVP; Gail Kim, former WWE wrestler; Sonjay Dutt, The Original Playa From the Himalaya, Amazin LeThi, celebrity bodybuilder and author; and Golf Phenomenon, Birdie Kim.

PaperDoll in Hoboken next week for a Battle of the Bands Finals, 9/6! Good Luck to them! And you can download their new tracks produced by producer Nic Hard (The Bravery, Aberdeen City, The Perfects) and executive producer Bryce Wilson (Brandy, Beyonce, Big Boi, Hillary Duff, Whitney Houston, Groove Theory). They are available here. For more show dates, MP3s, photo gallery, blog, or to purchase their EP, visit their website at: www.paperdollband.com

The SPX cameo in the new Black Eyed Peas video is now online! A couple of the fellas flew out to L.A. to make cameos in the new Black Eyed Peas music video for their song “Bebot.” Well, we’re glad to say that they didn’t completely end up on the cutting room floor! Check out Raf & Sieg in the “Generation 1” video as they drool over chicks in the 1930’s!

Now available for pre-orders (at www.asianmanrecords.com) is the Shinobu "Worstward, Ho!" CD, officially out on Sept 12. Shinobu is a fantastic band from San Jose, CA that immediately brings to mind Jawbreaker, The Weakerthans, Lawrence Arms, and Pavement. They will have their record release show on Sept. 20, at Bottom Of The Hill, with The Lawrence Arms.

Finally, Asian Man Records is 10 years old! To celebrate, they have printed a whole buncha anniversary posters. They are FREE, and you can get them by going to www.asianmanrecords.com The posters are 22"x30", full color, and feature every Asian Man release ever. Go to the website and order a whole bunch at one time, because they have way too many.

Alpha Rev || Alpha Rev
Rock, iaList
A new music revolution is afoot with the creation of Alpha Rev, the brain child of Casey McPhereson. The sound, categorized as an intellectual conversation between Beethoven and Vuckley with equal doses of Brit Sensibility and American Rock, is very well represented in their new self titled EP. Check it out.

Jade || Banned in America
Techno-Rock, iaList
Banned In America,' which features powerful reworkings of Jade's two smash Canadian radio hits, breaks new ground in creating
a compelling techno-rock sound. Check it out on imaginasianradio.com!

Nuz attended a Hamptons event to celebrate celebrity photographer Patrick McMullen’s birthday this weekend; hosted by fashion designer, Nicole Miller and debuting the new single by Asian pop sensation Sun. Stick around for pictures and you can hear all about his experiences; meeting Russell Simmons, hanging with Eastern European models, and more on the Hip Hop Hour with Nuz ‘n’ Nak only on ImaginAsian Radio, www.imaginasianradio.com, everyday from 3-4pm (ET).

iaList: Sun, Online, and on 96.1 FM KSQQ (SF), 9-11pm ET This week features a sports special with Superbowl MVP Hines Ward! Check it out!

Anil Ki-Awaaz: Sat, 10:30am-1pm ET, Online, Asian FM, 103.3 WPRB; Sun, 6-9pm ET, Online, Asian FM, Dish Network, 96.1 FM KSQQ (SF) See what Anil has in store for this week, bet it’s going to be juicy!

Roli Rho Hour: Fri, 9-10pm ET, Online Some hot clubbing music coming your way!

Karate Rice Hour: Mon, 8-10pm ET, Online only Karate Rice Hour brings you unexplored, unexpected Asian music to your ears. Tune in and be delighted or be surprised!

Hip Hop with Nuz and Nak: Mon-Fri, 3-4pm ET, Online only Check in for the open call for the boys and Nurse Jo; they are all single and ready to mingle.

NiteLife Radio: Wed, 8-10pm ET, Online only They have a new hot topic to discuss, tune in and check it out!

Paperdoll Band
September 6, 2006
McSwiggan's Pub
110 First Street, Hoboken, NJ

Speaks
September 1, 2006
The State Theater
220 N. Washington, Falls Church, VA
w/Welbilt & Politicks
$12 presale/$14 at door
Doors at 7pm/show at 8:30
www.thestatetheatre.com

Terry Matsuko
September 5, 2006
The Jumping Turtle
1660 Capalina Rd, San Marcos, CA
Free!
www.thejumpingturtle.com

Jinny Kim
September, 5 2006
Taylor University
236 West Reade Ave, Upland, IN
Free! Midwest Test Tour featuring Koo Chung Band with Jinny Kim and David Cho.

At Last
September 2, 2006
Club Lift @ Factory
525 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA
Come celebrate Labor Day Weekend with At Last! Special LIVE performance for Club Lift @ The Newly Remodeled "FACTORY"! Brought to you by Element, Abzolut, 2 Degrees and Proof Positive LA. This is a 21+ over event. For guestlist info, please visit www.elementsf.com.

Stephanie
September 3, 2006
Anime Vegas
850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas, NV