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Nivla was born and raised just north of New York City, the undisputed hip-hop capital of the world. Growing up in the shadows of groundbreaking American music, Nivla started rapping and beat-boxing at an early age. He honed his skills as an MC studying pioneers of the game such as De La Soul, LL Cool J, and A Tribe Called Quest, but soon developed his own unique style. And like all of those artists, he keeps it real--his songs are true to who he is, and true to where he’s been.

As he prepares his debut album for a Fall 2006 release on Soul Tap Records, Nivla is currently enjoying the promotional success of “Be Easy (Koi Naa)", a fresh South Asian style hip-hop track over the “Rah-Rah” riddim that combines his assertive rap vocals over fervent Punjabi singing, and “Never Love Again (Ek Tarana)” performed to the “Drop Leaf” riddim, where Nivla weaves an intricate tale of love and angst over a heartfelt Hindi chorus.

Later this summer, Nike will use "Be Easy" in stores and on ads worldwide, as well as on Nike.com, to promote their brand. Nivla is also featured in the August 2006 issue of XXL Magazine, one of the largest and most respected hip-hop trades in the world.

Check out his interview with Nitelife Radio... this week on iaList!

Soulworks Records, the small independent Filipino American record label made another breakthrough: it put the first indie Fil-Am compilation album, Rock in the Box, in the worldwide market by making it available in premiere Internet music stores like the billion-song seller iTunes Music store, Yahoo Music, Rhapsody, Music Now and some 40 more online music stores.

Rock in the Box was released in August of 2006 and, in less than two months, is now available worldwide. The album contains the music of great Fil-Am talents: Alfa Garcia, The Speaks, Bleud, The Happy Analogues, The Kuwagos, The Moonbugs, The Third Element, Titofelix, Grim Bottle, Jay Legaspi, Sodapop Suicide, Rubberband, Bagwis and Blue Mellon Pop.

To see and hear the album or the songs though these major online music stores, just type the name of the artists in the stores search bar. You can stream their music for a preview, buy the song, or get the whole album.

The label will also be distributing the albums of some of the artists in the compilation like Binky Veloria, Alfa Garcia and Sodapop Suicide.

The Asian American Musician Showcase (AAMS) is a monthly music series produced by Monkey King Records to promote awareness of local Asian American musicians. The series presents the diversity of musical styles, which reflect Asian and American musical influences as well as Asian American perspectives distinctive to the San Francisco Bay Area. The Bay Area's most talented musicians, bands and performers will be featured in a number of clubs throughout San Francisco.

Conceived and created by San Franciscan musician, Alex Yeung, this musical showcase is like no other in the San Francisco Bay Area, presenting original Asian musical acts and performers each representing a different genre of music which includes rap, pop, electronica, hardcore/thrash, folk, punk, funk, metal and a many more. From Korean folk music to Cantonese Hardcore there is something for everyone in this ongoing musical showcase. Alex Yeung and Monkey King Records have gone to extensive lengths to collect and showcase some of the most representative bands of Asian culture, influence and perspectives. Check out the 5th AAMS on Thursday, October 12, 2006, 8pm at the Rock It Room, 406 Clement Street, San Francisco. It will fearure the likes of Sputterdoll, the Local Pinay-fronted punk quartet unleashing a frenzy of pop punk sounds and chords; Julia Lau; Say Bok Gwai featuring Ma Jie, the original SF "Canto-core" duo who fuse their thrashing hardcore with traditional Chinese instruments pipa and ruan; and Lumaya, an aggressive and profound blend of catch hooks and moody alternative rock. More info at www.myspace.com/aams2006.

The music video for "Freeway" by Scott Tang will be screening later this week at the 3rd Annual Los Angeles Korean International Film Festival. Go to www.lakiff.org for more info.

Kiyoshi Graves has released his full-length album "Chase" on the jd8 Records label and it totally rocks. According to Songwriter Scott Tang: "I've have the privilege of listening to 'Chase' and it really captures Kiyoshi's guts and glory. My favorite is Track #5, 'Finish Line'." "Chase" was produced by Evan Frankfort (The Wallflowers, Pete Yorn) and is available online through Kiyoshi's website, CD Baby, and Amazon. Visit www.kiyoshigraves.com or www.jd8records.com for more info.

The new top ten countdowns on Total Timepass (4-6pm ET) daily
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The duo is back from their one week tour of LA and the Chusok Festival. The show last week featured Widmark, an upcoming Filipino American rapper from LES. Also, NUZ attended the Tokyo Music Festival at Central Park featuring Talib Kweli, DJ A-Trax (Kanye West’s tour DJ), NYC B-Boy Breaking Crew, Hi-Fana, Mighty Crown, Pez, etc… Peter NUZ also attended the exclusive screening of “1/3” the first film by the owner of cult video rental store, Kim’s Video. This week, NUZ will be at The Jonathan Shorr Gallery for Jared Collins' exhibit of photographs featuring Penthouse Playmates with exotic cars. Please stop by the Sub-Swara one year anniversary show at Elements in NYC this Saturday, October 6th and the Asian Jammin’ showcase at the Laugh Factory on Tuesday, October 10th, 2006. NUZ ‘n’ NAK will be at both events. To hear about these events and the popping-ness of these events, please listen everyday from 3-4pm (ET) ONLY on ImaginAsian Radio, www.imaginasianradio.com.

iaList: Sun, Online, 9-11pm ET This week features a special raper Nivla and Nitelife Radio!

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 out what Nuz and Nak are ranting about, this whole week!

NiteLife Radio: Wed, 8-10pm ET, Online only This week, Nivla is in the studio. If you miss this, check it out again on iaList on Sunday from 9-11 EST

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CRASHIN' IN presents:
the iOs @ Cake Shop
October 7th, 11:30 pm
with/
SECRET SHINE
sarah records classique
AFRICAN GREYS
THEBROTHERKITE (RI)
Guest Dj: Dan(Friendly Fire/Asobi Seksu) and Dj Oil (Kanine Records
8pm, $8, 21 and over

Say Bok Gwai Performs with Ma Jie
October 12 at Rock It Room
The hardcore thrashing of Say Bok Gwai will meet with the beautiful and sometimes chaotic sounds of Ma Jie at The Rock-It Room on October 12, 2006 as part of Asian American Musician Showcase (AAMS).

Scott Tang
Los Angeles Korean International Film Festival (LAKIFF)
Oct. 5, 7:30pm
Laemmle Sunset 5 Theatre, West Hollywood
Go to www.lakiff.org for more info.

Justin Young
October 7, 2006 at Mai-Tai Bar
the pike 97 aquarium way, Long Beach, CA
5-8 pm

Alfa
October, 6 2006 at Teabag Variety Hour
30 Mott Street, New York, NY

Wayne Hsu
October, 5 2006 at Aurum Recording
116 Shurs Lane, Philadelphia, PA

Cynthia Lin
October, 14 2006 at The Hothouse
31 E Balbo, Chicago, IL

Asian Improv Arts Midwest presents The 11th Annual Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival
www.airmw.org

PaperDoll
October 12
Je'Bon on St. Mark's Place
15 St. Marks Place (between 3rd and 2nd Aves.), New York City
$3 - students; $5 - regular

Vudoo Soul
October 8, SoulTron Sundays @ The Wonderbar
Boston, MA
featuring Lisa Denise

Shaheen
October 7 2006, Barnsdall Gallery Theater
4800 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA
$15

'Abhinaya' - featuring Bragha Bessell
koo chung
October, 14 2006, Crystal Church of New York [JUSTIN MCROBERTS and Koo Chung Band]
25-67 College Point Blvd, College Point, NY
$15

Sub Swara 1st Anniversary
Element, LES, NY