The state of Chinese Hip-Hop is a mysterious one, an ultra niche scene often obscured by the veils of stereotypes, only kept alive by its loyal followers. In this video, Case East covers one rapper’s journey, namely Dato Maw, along his PLANTA West Coast tour to learn more about the state of the Chinese hip-hop… Read more »
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ManHand, A Different Sound In The Malaysian Chinese Music Industry
Written By Zaaim Hariz We’re fortunate to witness many artists and bands consistently striving to be at the top, but what makes it more compelling is that different artists see the industry differently, and as for ManHand, the five piece hip-hop and Cantonese rap group brought us back to the simpler times, as they reminisce their… Read more »
CASE EAST Meets Local Youtuber Tunway, Founder Of Futuremade Studio
CASE EAST linked up with Tunway, founder of Futuremade Studio and local Youtuber recently to find out more regarding his journey of being a Youtuber and how he started his brand, Futuremade Studio. In this video, Tunway tells us how and what started his career in both Youtube and fashion, what he feels is important as a Youtuber and… Read more »
CASE EAST Presents A Very, Malaysian Chinese Rapper, Dato’ Maw
Dato’ Maw is a local aspiring rapper, based in Penang who makes Malaysian hip-hop music that is inspired by our local cultures, languages, and sounds. CASE EAST went on an impromptu night out with him at the heritage area of Penang and conversated about the local hip-hop scene and the frustrations leading up to trying to find… Read more »
Koya Miyasakà, Skateboarder Who Dreams Of Representing Malaysia For The 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Koya Miyasakà is a Penang born Japanese skateboarder who wishes to represent Malaysia in the skateboarding event for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. CASE EAST hung out with him for a day, visited his dad’s Japanese restaurant at Totoya Japanese Restaurant, skated at a skatepark and also watched his friends performed at China House cafe. Check the… Read more »
Case East Discusses Alternative Music In Malaysia With Kuok Cheong Yew, Founder Of Soundmaker Studio
Case East recently met up with Kuok Cheong Yew, the founder of Soundmaker Studio based in Penang to gain some insights regarding the independent music scene in Malaysia. In the video, Mr. Kuok explains how he started his career as an independent musician, why he opened Soundmaker Studio, the struggles of expanding a career in… Read more »
Case East Spent The Day With Yung Shen, co-founder of Lansi and The Swagger Salon
Case East spent a day with Koh Yung Shen the co-founder of Lansi for a quick chat on how he started from the bottom leading to one of Malaysia’s go-to streetwear label, in addition to his Swagger Salon. The interview touch base on in-depth insights about his daily life and talked about his inspirations, motivations, passions,… Read more »