Yeah I'm Chinese,.. And what?..

A couple weeks back I posted on how Asian American artists aren't capable of becoming as big or as popular as other major stars today. However, during my other Asian American Studies class we were discussing Asian Musicians and if their videos battle or reinforce stereotypes. These are the two videos we watched.

1st Video-Jin-Learn Chinese

Well this video brings back memories, Jin, first Asian American on the Ruff Ryders and another rapper in the Hall of Fame for freestyle friday on 106 and Park. I feel as if Jin is accepted into the rap community. Although there are a lot of Asian stereotypes in his music video, Jin embraces the fact that he's Asian and never seems to feel uncomfortable with mentioning it in his freestyles or raps. An extremely talented musician, Jin tha Mc is an inspiration for us all.

2nd Video-Natalise-China Doll

This video is an up an coming Asian musician who apparently is aware of typical Asian stereotypes but tries to "battle" them by making them evident in her music video. I feel as if this video didn't have a lot of real Asian themes. The whole video is full of stereotypes and bad editing. I do not feel as if this artist represented Asians in a positive light, but in some sense made us look that much more idiotic. While this artist may have had good intentions, just her persona in the video portrays her in a far different light. And while people who know Natalise and her background know she is trying to prove a point in the creation of this video, people who aren't familiar with her are going to pass judgment.


Another video of Jin before entering the hall of fame; Raps in Chinese at the end! =O




Anyways, Goodnight Yall!

-Vince Santiago