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The winner for this months’ original song contest was… ta-da! Taiyo Na! Though the submissions for the contest were overwhelming with talent and originality, our chosen winner was Taiyo Na’s “Lovely to Me (Immigrant Mother)”. As we celebrate the traits that make our culture unique and powerful, wasn’t it the generation of parents that took the effort to SHOW us the journey of courage and perseverance the real champions of our heritage? And for that very reason, Taiyo Na and his song is back in the spotlight.

“Lovely to Me (Immigrant Mother)” will take you back to moments any immigrant family can deeply connect with. While there are some lyrics that will definitely pull your heart strings, this song is of hope, strength, tenacity and most importantly, the pride of being part of a generation of immigrant families. So turn up the volume, reminisce on the good times that made you grieve and laugh and always remember to carry that medal of heritage like Taiyo. To hear the winning song, please log on to www.ialink.tv or you can visit www.taiyona.com.

Malea McGuinness – Oh the sweet light! Though many would say music is something you listen to, there is no question you’ll be able to feel the warmth of her sweet light in Malea’s new album “True Believer”. Not only does she move you with inspiring words and heartfelt melodies like “Dreamer” and “True Believer”, but she is also using her passion to keep the flames burning for a higher cause; that is, uniting Korean Americans with each other and Korea the land itself. With All Access Magazine’s Female Vocalist of the Year award already under her belt, she is turning heads, opening ears and touching hearts as her songs continues to gain momentum.

Okay, okay, we know you want to hear what the commotion is all about and it would be a tragedy to keep her songs to ourselves so go check her out at www.myspace.com/maleamcg and see what she’s up to at maleamusic.com. An angel is said to be the one who instills hope for the hopeless. With so much heartbreak, sadness and tyranny going on in North Korea, Ms. McGuinness and her strong desire to reconnect with her culture is raising awareness and resurrecting a fortress of hope for the hopeless. So go show your support for this lovely angel by requesting her songs at your local station, purchasing her CDs, or even just by spreading the word because she’s just getting started ladies and gentlemen! We have a feeling she’s going to be around for a looooong time!

Odessa Chen – With a voice so hauntingly elegant and lyrics so intriguing, how can anyone resist the charm and charisma of Odessa Chen? She has been touring and introducing her latest release “The Ballad of Paper Ships” internationally and has been gaining much respect for her unique, ethereal approach to music. Couple her alluring voice with electric bassist Devin Hoff and drummer Rich Douthit and you got yourself an album that can provoke any emotion from one end of the spectrum to the other.

Recently she was been collaborating with big named artists like Vienna Teng, Goh Nakamura, the Moore Brothers and have also been asked to be a part of a special musical series called Project Soundwave which involves music and motion. You can check out her latest news and keep posted on their projects at www.odessachen.com. On top of everything else on her plate, she has also managed to help keep our Earth green and clean by supporting Groovehouse Records where her new album was printed. Can’t get any sweeter than that, right?! Keep your ears wide open for her latest and check in here at www.imaginasianradio.com to see when she’ll be casting her spell on your city next!

The Identity Crisis – Listen up folks! The Record of the Year is up for grabs! You heard right. Identity Crisis’ Paul Castro has gone solo and have created an album that refuses to be ignored. He has combined elements of rock, hip hop, electronica, soul, funk and reggae to help you form an idea of what he’s all about. "It's like a buffet for your ears. I couldn't help it, but at the same time, I didn't force it. That's just my style." He’s not just this or that. He’s ALL that AND a bag of chips! Minus a few tracks, the entire album is written, produced and performed solely by Mr. Castro and it’s easy to get to know who he is by the characteristics he displays in his album “The Record of the Year”. You can go purchase your own copy (or maybe even just a taste) at www.identitycrisis.com and also keep tabs on his upcoming events. Of course, if you get lazy, we’ll be listing his stuff here too under the Events section. Now let’s go funk!

10 – Koi Chala Ja Raha Hai Album / Film: Woodstock Villa
9 – Jee Lee Album / Film: U, Me, Aur, Hum
8 – Samay Ka Pahiya Album / Film: Bhoothnath
7 – Kyun Album / Film: Woodstock Villa
6 - Door Na Ja Album / Film: Jannat
5 – Jaane Kyun Tanha Ho Gaye Album/Film: Bhram
4 – Samandar Album/ Film: Mr. Black Mr. White
3 – Khwaja Mere Khwaja Album / Film: Jodhaa-Akbar
2 – Dil Haara Album / Film: Tashan
1 – Judai Album / Film: Jannat

This past week, ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. was one of the sponsors of the 29th Annual Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans Festival which usually takes place in Union Square Park in New York City, but this year it took place at Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza. On hand was Taiyo Na, Misnomers and many more and was hosted by Miss Info of Hot 97 and Peter NUZ of the Hip Hop Hour was on hand to witness the festivities.

Hip Hop with Nuz 'n' Nak: Monday-Friday, 3-4pm EST, Online Only They're more fun than a suitcase full of spider monkeys. You must check out their new hip hop grooves!

NiteLife Radio: Wed, 8-10pm EST, Online Only What's new, hot, and very debatable? Hear it on this show!

Fill in the conversation bubble and we'll select the best answer. The lucky winner will receive an ever-intriguing mystery gift bag! Want to find out what secrets lie hidden inside? Then send your answers to radio@iatv.tv with 'Caption Contest' in the subject line.

Send us your poetry, spoken word, short skits, and spoofs. The best one of the week will be produced and wired on ImaginAsian Radio! You will also win a set of CDs and t-shirts (another nice little goodie bag)!

PaperDoll – Friday, May 16th, 2008
Crash Mansion – 199 Bowery @ Spring, New York, NY
Cost: $10

AAMS #14 – Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Retox Lounge - 628 20th Street, San Francisco, CA.
Cost: Not Available

Odessa Chen – Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Asian Heritage Street Celebration – San Francisco’s Japantown
Cost: Not Available

Taiyo Na – Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Liberty State Park – Jersey City, New Jersey
Cost: Free

Say Bok Gwai – Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Retox Lounge – 628 20th Street, San Francisco, CA.
Cost: Not Available

Kevin So – Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Martyrs’ – 3855 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.
Cost: Not Available

Carol Bui – Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Fiesta Asaia Street Fair – Pennsylvania Ave., Washington D.C.
Cost: Not Available

Shin B – Sunday, May 18th, 2008
Bowery Poetry Club – 308 Bowery Street, New York, NYC
Cost: Not Available

Lijie – Saturday, May 24th, 2008
Pianos – 158 Ludlow Street, New York, NY
Cost: Not Available