I was invited to attend the Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration at Macy’s by the Everywhere Society. I’m a huge music buff, so when I heard there was going to be a Hip-Hop group, performing live, it was a no-brainer for me, of course I wanted to attend. 
When I arrived at Macy’s, the crowd had already gathered. There’s a huge Asian population here in the San Francisco Bay Area, so I was not surprised by the big turnout! They had all come to see the Far East Movement. Raised in Koreatown, Los Angeles, Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif, and DJ Virman embody the pulse of contemporary Los Angeles: the pan-global fusion, the exotic and traditional rhythms, the idea that car stereos are castles. This has always been the idea behind the Cherry Tree/Interscope artists who made history when 2010’s platinum-selling “Like a G6” was the first #1 hit ever achieved by Asian Americans. But the Far East Movement succeed by transcending race, language, & age. They have amassed one of the world’s most eclectic fan bases, united by their love of FEM’s propulsive beats, infectious energy, and classically melodic cadences. They’re a young, hip and culturally relevant band that captures the Asian-American experience in the U.S, and appeals to the mainstream as well.
Having never seen FEM perform in person, I was in for a treat! These guys have so much energy & it’s infectious! They were all over the stage & their fans (including me!) were loving it. They put on a concert for us, right there on the third floor of the San Francisco, Union Square Macy’s. They told us how groups like the Beastie Boys had influenced them growing up. It was evident to everyone there, that these guys LOVE what they do. 
I was up front, so I had a great view of the guys and all the action! I took photos, I sang along to their hits, like G6 & Rocketeer, and I even busted a move or two! I couldn’t help it, these guys make you want to move! Here’s a little video for your viewing pleasure.
I loved how the group interacted with their fans, they really made everyone feel like they mattered and weren’t just a number. 
Far East Movement didn’t come alone, they brought a little friend with them. None other than teen dancing sensation, Bailey “Bailrok” Munoz. He wowed the crowd with his slick moves and huge smile, the kid is cute! 
And he can dance his feet off! See for yourself!
I want to thank Macy’s for acknowledging Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and for hosting such a fantastic event. The fans, young & old, enjoyed the show. When the group finished performing, they were available to take pics with their fans, class act all the way! I don’t know what time they left that night, the line of fans was very long! I’m sure they made all those people very happy. Thanks for a great show, FEM! (If you’d like to see more of my videos of Far East Movement, pls go to my Youtube page: TheMommyPowers).
Disclosure: I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere provided me with compensation for this post. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own.
