FAR EAST MOVEMENT BIO and PRESS POINTS

The Far*East Movement (also known as FM), hailing from the clubs and streets of Los Angeles, are one of the freshest crews representing the next generation of artists and “fly music.” Members Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif, and DJ Virman have created a huge industry buzz with major companies, radio stations, and club djs worldwide through their international appeal, energetic live shows, and collaborations with top street wear companies. Finding their inspiration from the diverse city blocks and night club scene of Southern California, FM has built a strong internet fan base and a new lifestyle brand for the next generation of youth around the world.

FM has embarked on 2 World Tours (including the USA, South America, Canada, Europe and Asia), signed distribution deals in Japan and Korea (Avex Network and JF Productions respectively), garnered multiple features on MTV World, and also featured music on worldwide media such as ABC Family’s Lincoln Heights, CBS Primetime shows “CSI: Miami” and “CSI: NY”, multiple placements on HBO’s “Entourage”, “Fast & Furious Tokyo Drift” and “Finishing the Game” (a featured film at Sundance 2007). FM was also the first Asian act to perform at the Sundance Film Festival’s prestigious Music Caf? Gala hosted by ASCAP, and was also recently a featured act at the Cannes Film Festival in France. As producers, FM worked with Jin the Emcee to create ABC JIN, an award-winning, platinum album that broke records for first week sales in Hong Kong. FM, in conjunction with their manager Carl Choi, have also created the international management company Catch Management.

In the world of marketing, the Far-east Movement has been sought out by major companies to endorse their products. They worked with McDonalds as celebrity judges and were featured artists for the national Big Mac Chant campaign and spokespersons/tour headliners for McDonald’s Lost Ring campaign during the 2008 Olympics. FM was also a featured artist for Verizon Wireless’s LG Dare ‘Touch One’ Campaign.

Currently, FM has released their sophomore album entitled “ANIMAL.” This breakthrough album features the current major radio hit single “Girls On The Dance Floor” (Produced by Danity Kane ‘Damaged’ hit makers, The Stereotypes) as well as FM’s previous radio hits: “Lowridin” and “You’ve Got A Friend.” The album showcases the next generation of rising artists and the rise of a new fresh kid party genre, featuring guest appearances by Def Jam’s One Block Radius, Warner recording artists Wiz Khalifa and Jah Free, Grammy Nominated producers The Stereotypes, along with Latin music legends Lil Rob and Baby Bash. They also continue on their rigorous touring schedule and have recently added world renowned DJ Virman from POWER 106 (top rated radio station in Los Angeles) as their DJ and fourth member.