Even though AAPI Heritage Month is over, the fight for equity and justice continues. A few weeks ago, Bay Area rapper Young Dynasty released his third single, “Above The Hate.” The single is a sharp and forthright track, one that combines personal experiences and social commentary with an encouraging message for the Asian American community. […]
In the ever-expanding field of hopeful online musicians, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to stand out as an artist who deserves your attention. Even harder is capturing the attention of major pop stars, who presumably don’t share just any passing covers that they find online. So it only makes sense that when Bay Area based singer […]
Hit by the smell of freshly brewed tea and the sight of decorative lights upon entering Urban Ritual—a cozy boba and tea shop in Hayes Valley, San Francisco—we immediately had to gather ourselves to remember what we were there for. As my team of friends poured in and set up the equipment, I deliberated how […]