NEW SOPHOMORE CD "Inspired By U”

After more than a year of working in this project, IBU’s sophomore album is finally ready for distribution. The album is titled "Inspired By U," which is what IBU stands for. IBU is a multi-awarded R&B group based in Chicago. On this album, IBU hopes to showcase their true R&B character as an artist, and in the true tradition of their soulful and harmony drenched compositions.  The songs will present a more mature IBU, vocally and artistically.

The sophomore album contains twelve tracks, with predominantly R&B songs and some  pop, with combination of ballads and uptempo club tracks. IBU guarantee the best quality album, IBU sought the services of the sound engineers of California based “Industy Mastering,” the company that worked with artists such as Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Usher, Mary J Blige, Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Prince, just to name a few..  More info>>>

Economics student from National University of Laos, Sithphaseth Keocharath simply known as Lang, appeared on Thai television promoting his première album, Lang Motion One.  He is from Vientiane, a small and sleepy capital city of Laos.  He also banks on his good look by appearing in Thai television series called "Motorcycle Ghost".  More songs & info at you2play website

BUSINESS AS USUAL

Here is one cool lyric-smart, laid-bare and thought-provoking folk rock song from southern part of Laos known as the land of Champa. It is the only place on earth where you can do island hoping between four thousand islands, fresh water dolphin watching and the most  preferred location for big company to do business such as logistic transportation, manufacturing, packaging, processing etc..with guarantee satisfying returns.  Hongseepe from chappy Phoukaovarn Chanthachack is a very cheeky song about those – yep, enterprising.  Specifically, it’s about the boom business of rice milling. Lao folks rock!  I am definitely in the wrong business.  More info >>>

DID YOU KNOW….

Laos was one of a few instrumental players in the establishment of biannually Southeast Asian Peninsula (SEAP) Games Federation in June 1959.  During Indo-china war Laos was unable to send its elite athletes to several games.  Finally in 1989 Laos was back in action.   Game is on.  Between 9 -18 December 2009, Laos will host the 25th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) from small Capital city, Vientiane.  More info >>> Site<<<

This is another beautiful country love song from Phoukaovarn Chanthachack called “Yakpenthi Syta” meaning “Look My Way” from album with the same title.  It’s written by Khamphet Sychantho.  Simply outstanding! More info >>>

This is another great country hit song from young sensation folk artist, Noymany Sokeosy.  It’s “Thanna Thanggun” meaning “Classic Lady” from his album called “Huk Sao Mor 5”. Simply superb!  More info>>>

One of many princesses of Lao country folk artists, Leena has recorded her evocative and honest tune.  Lao Folk rock music is about making people dance whether under darkness night sky of million stars or under merely the flashing lights of mirror ball.  It can be simply quiet or loud, complex or delicate.  Here is how Leena bring her music to life with her song called “Koiyuk Mipoua” meaning “It’s My Lucky Year”.  There is even more reasons to get over excited of this song after watching her music video. Not only she‘s gorgeous and sexy lass, she can sing. More info>>>

ROCK RADIO

Let hear it from the prince of darkness - Gumby aka Pryce who already has reached cult status level of stylistic maturity.  Gumby yet again flexes his sophisticated hip hop weaponry.  Video produced by young Impak showing literate glitz, sexy club goers, ego, sophistication, subtle and destructive hatred that make Gumby great.  This is Rock Radio.  More info >>>

TO KINGSADA WITH LOVE

Kingsada Nouhoung has been progressively introducing to Lao music fans from a famous Lao Noum Gosin music camp since mid 2000’s.  Nouhoung is one of well respected names in Lao entertainment industries.  Kingsada released her première debut album a few years back.  In a changing time where popular music excels she feels that her country needs her.  She responds to the pledge with all of these marvellous songs.  More info>>>

SMOOTH & ARTFUL

Laotians are proud of their customs, cultures, traditions, arts, religions and history which can be traced back many thousand years.  This is a video that ignites many Lao youth to take up and learn this unique Lao art.  Amazing!

2009 ASIAN HERITAGE AWARDS LAOTIAN NOMINEES

Vannasone Keodara and Buu-Van A.J. Rasih have been nominated for the sixth annual Asian heritage Awards in the Categories of Film/Media (VK) and Cultural Preservation (BVR) respectively.  They are nominated for their excellent community services.  Vannasone keodara is a contributor for the Lao Diaspora for Voice of America (VOA) where as a multi-lingual Buu-Van A.J. Rasih, a native of Luang Prabang is considered as language and culture expert.  He had served and supported many Asian communities, especially Laotian American community in San Diego areas.  To find out more please log on to www.asianheritageawards.com.  Do check http://www.laoheritagefoundation.org web site where it also promotes Lao culture through arts.

PRETTY COOL YOUNG THING

Pretty Cool is a spanking new girl band from C Star music camp.  Their latest honey sweet lolly pop song is “Hug Vao Tear Pak” meaning “Rotten Kind of Love” from C Star Summer album.  Given our present global economic situation, there are still ton of new songs coming out left, right and centre.  It must be that we are ahead of the game and entirely capable.   For those who have a worrying thought in mind, this may be just a sort of song you need to listen to in order to distract you from eminent job loss.  More info >>>

One of the coolest & prettiest turntablist from Kuala Lumpur, home of the tallest twin towers in the world and Milkii Hani.  In the art dominated by the likes of male DJ, Milkii could be one female DJ forging the progression of rave music into Malaysia.

Beginning of the year 2008, Milkii Hani decided to join Royale Academy DJ School aka Excessive Records, Kuala Lumpur under probationary of the Guru, one of Malaysia pioneer's DJ Bryan Burger for learning and skills guidance on her DJingg efforts. From there, she is really coming into her own.  Then Milkii inspires to seek out new challenges in DJing variable sounds such as techno-tech, house, progressive trance, tribal and disco house.  More info>>> 

EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED

“1 Kam kub tooktook sing” means “Everything Has Changed” is the latest from brilliant young talented singer/song writer home grown pop princess - Aluna. This is Lao pop song at its best.  Excellent!  More info >>>

SOLID ROCK SECRET

Fans waiting for a cool Lao rock band need wait no longer with the emergence of this hot all girls band from a small capital known as Vientiane.  They are known to be Secret.  These young rock chicks are gearing up to rock your world and are set to be first off their rank to receiving support they rightfully deserve.  They play instruments, sing their own songs and they are having fantastic time of their lives.  Their excellent album called “It’s Me” is inescapable at the moment overseas or across border and it’s surely making its way to Laotian ears all over the world. Did you know Secret won Best Group in Lao Music Award 2008.

There is always room for another rock starlet in Lao music landscape.  Valentine Music Company has yet introduced another fresh idea and that is another possibility.  If you are after a catchy, strong rock song then look no further. This is “Baur Long Baur Hoo” meaning “Taste of Time”.  It’s a rock song with solid attitude where guitar chords chase a driving beat.  And in this song music video, you will be able see the beautiful frontwomen in full flight – very cool.  This is a serious classy production and as for song title, it sums up the new and real attitude of our new generations.  Go and get it you girls!  Good stuff.  More info>>>

On the weekend, I did something that is absolutely silly, something that is outrageous and ridiculous.  Here it is.  I am one of many biggest fans of Sandra.  When I was in dusty Vientiane I met up with her.  She has done so much for Lao entertainment industries.