Upcoming Asian Artists
Submitted by Stephen Li
5A Label
5A LABEL, currently distributed by Empire and represented by United Talent Agency, is a growing artist management and development agency focused on bringing artists to the global platforms. Led by Peter “Mstr Rcks” Hong, he and his team Mister Rocks Music Group (MRMG) deliver records for the global music market in r&b, rap, hip hop, pop, and EDM.
Link: https://www.5alabel.com/artists
Justin Park
Recognized as the flagship artist for 5A Label, Justin Park is a Korean-American singer, songwriter, producer, and dancer predominantly in the R&B space. The LA native debuted his first album “PLACES LIKE HOME” in 2018 and gained a lot of recognition. His popular singles LIKE WE USED TO in the album received fantastic recognition and was featured on Billboard USA, Genius, BillBoard Korea, Billboard Radio China, and Digital Journal. Recently appearing on the Girls Gone Wireless Podcast in episode 12, Justin talks about love and markets his new album “I CAN SEE THE STARS FROM HERE” coming out in December. Inspired by the extensive hispanic culture deeply ingrained in California and his upbringing, he elaborates on how one of the singles in the album MI VIDA is special because of how personal it is and the fact that it’s his first spanish record.
Demie
Demie Cao, graduating with a B.A. OF Arts in Music Business for USC, debuted her single, “NIGHTVISION” which landed on Billboard Asia’s 2019 “Best of Rap: Urban Asia Vol 2.” Known as Demie the Destroyer, she appeared in promos for 88 Rising, CINEM, KCON, and danced in music videos for Lydia Paek and SiK-K. During her interview with Sydney Ling from Rice and Spice, Demie talks about how her 2021 single CIRCLES, featuring Justin Park, was inspired by a past relationship and was the first video she has ever directed.
Ayden Ju
Graduated from California State University, Ayden is a developing artist working on his debut project which will release later this year. He was scouted by a Korean entertainment agency in 2014 when he was in Seoul, but decided to move back to the US in LA to develop his music career with 5A.
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