Kollaboration (talent show)
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Kollaboration is an annual talent show
created by a small group of professional young Asian American
and Asian Canadian
volunteers.
and Korean Canadian
organization that was founded in 2000 by Executive Director Paul “PK” Kim. Under the umbrella of ProKreation Productions, Kollaboration became officially incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
in January 2006.
The organization's current mission and mantra is “Empowerment through Entertainment”. In addition to encouraging the diverse talents of Asian American youths, Kollaboration seeks to empower:
Through sponsorship, Kollaboration endeavors to bring about a paradigm shift of perceptions and to pave the way for future Asian Americans so that they may accomplish their goals and dreams.
Talent show
A talent show is an event where participants perform their talent or talents of acting, singing, dancing, acrobatics, drumming, martial arts, playing an instrument, and other activities to showcase a unique form of talent, sometimes for a reward, trophy or prize...
created by a small group of professional young Asian American
Asian American
Asian Americans are Americans of Asian descent. The U.S. Census Bureau definition of Asians as "Asian” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan,...
and Asian Canadian
Asian Canadian
This is a list of Canadians of Asian ancestry. Asian Canadians comprise the largest visible minority in Canada, at 11% of the Canadian population.- Ethnicity :List of Asian Canadian Demographies according to the 2006 Census- Notable Asian Canadians :...
volunteers.
History
Kollaboration is a Korean AmericanKorean American
Korean Americans are Americans of Korean descent, mostly from South Korea, with a small minority from North Korea...
and Korean Canadian
Korean Canadian
Korean Canadians are Canadians of Korean descent. According to South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, there were 223,322 Koreans or people of Korean descent in Canada , making them the fourth-largest Korean diaspora population...
organization that was founded in 2000 by Executive Director Paul “PK” Kim. Under the umbrella of ProKreation Productions, Kollaboration became officially incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
in January 2006.
The organization's current mission and mantra is “Empowerment through Entertainment”. In addition to encouraging the diverse talents of Asian American youths, Kollaboration seeks to empower:
- Asian American youths by providing them with a creative outlet and leadership training that serves as an alternative to gang-activity and delinquency for those at-risk
- Asian American families by offering a platform for communication that bridges the gap between 1st generation parents and latter generation youth
- the Asian American community at large, by raising awareness for other critical community issues and non-governmental organizationNon-governmental organizationA non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
s.
Through sponsorship, Kollaboration endeavors to bring about a paradigm shift of perceptions and to pave the way for future Asian Americans so that they may accomplish their goals and dreams.
Goals
- To unite Asian Americans, showcase their talents on stage, and inspire the world.
- To bridge the cultural gap between the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation Asian Americans and educate the youth about their culture
- To replace negative stereotypes of Asian Americans with positive images of expression through proactive creativity.
- To define our own identity and not have it defined to us through mass media.
- To elevate the level of talent within the Asian Pacific Islander communities through friendly competition and a professional atmosphere.
- To raise awareness for community changing NGOs and respective charities in each city.
- To have immense amounts of good, clean fun.
Operations
Kollaboration currently hosts talent shows across the following ten cities within the United States and Canada:- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- New York
- Toronto
- Atlanta
- Washington D.C.
- San Francisco
- Houston
- Seattle
- Tulsa
- Boston
Kollaboration 11
The 11th Annual Kollaboration show took place on November 5, 2011 at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles, CA. Special performances included Clara C., PK, Ensemble Memo, and featured guest G.NA, among others. Guest judges included Ryan Higa, Kelly Hu, Ashley Choi, David Choi, and Jin Akanishi.Notable Participants
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- David "Elsewhere" Bernal, who gained worldwide recognition by means of a viral video called "Kollab2001" showcasing his participation in the contest in year 2001.
- Ben Chung of JabbawockeezJabbaWockeeZJabbawockeez is a Bay-Area-based Urban dance group formed initially by members Kevin " KB" Brewer, Phil "Swagger Boy" Tayag, & Joe "Punkee" Larot under the name "3 Muskee". They were the winners of season 1 of the show America's Best Dance Crew...
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Season 2 - Far East MovementFar east movementFar East Movement is an Asian American electro hop quartet based in Los Angeles. The group formed in 2003 and consists of Kev Nish , Prohgress , J-Splif , and DJ Virman...
, who performed at the Powerhouse 106 concert with the likes of Jay-ZJay-ZShawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
and Kid CudiKid CudiScott Ramon Seguro Mescudi , better known by his stage name Kid Cudi , sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He first gained major attention after the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi. In 2009, his single "Day 'n' Nite" reached the top five of the...
in 2009, as well as being the opening act for Lady GagaLady GaGaStefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
's Japan tour in 2010, in addition to other performances with N.E.R.D. (Pharrell WilliamsPharrell WilliamsPharrell Williams , commonly known simply as Pharrell, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, composer, and fashion designer. Williams and Chad Hugo make up the record production duo The Neptunes, producing hip hop and R&B music...
), Bruno MarsBruno MarsPeter Gene Hernandez , better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an Filipino-American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age...
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, etc. - Joseph KahnJoseph KahnJoseph Kahn is an American music video, advertising, and feature film director.-Early life:Kahn was born in Jersey Village, Texas, a suburb of Houston. He is of Korean ancestry. He spent part of his childhood growing up in Livorno, Italy until his family moved to Texas...
as L.A. Kollaboration's guest judge in 2010, who is an American music video director and responsible for Lady GagaLady GaGaStefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
's 'Love Game', Britney SpearsBritney SpearsBritney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
' 'Womanizer', EminemEminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
's 'We Made You' and 'Love the Way You Lie', Chris Brown's 'Forever', and several other popular tracks - Rex LeeRex LeeRex Lee is an American actor. He is best known for his role on the HBO original series, Entourage, as Lloyd Lee.-Early life:Lee was born in Warren, Ohio...
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, was also a guest judge for L.A. Kollaboration's 2010 show - Colby O'DonisColby O'DonisColby O'Donis is an American-Puerto Rican pop and R&B singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer and actor. In 2008, he released his debut album Colby O, and his single "What You Got" featuring Akon reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100...
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's hit song with AkonAkonAliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
called, "Just Dance" - Jane LuiJane LuiJane Lui is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Northern California.She grew up in Hong Kong and at the age of 12, she moved to the United States....
, an indie pop singer-songwriter - David ChoiDavid ChoiDavid Yong Choi is an American musician and YouTube video producer living in Los Angeles. He performs a mix of original songs and covers of pop hits. Choi released his debut album, Only You, in October 2008. His second album, By My Side, was released on May 19, 2010...
, sensational hit on YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
for his original songs and covers - YouTube star Kina GrannisKina GrannisKina Kasuya Grannis is a Japanese American guitarist and singer-songwriter. She is of Japanese, English, Irish, French, and German descent....
- Queens, NY underground rapper FlowsikAziatixAziatix is an Asian-American music group composed of Eddie Shin, Flowsik, and Nicky Lee. The individuals in the group were brought together by veteran producer Jae Chong...
- Marié DigbyMarié DigbyMarié Christina Digby is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist and actress. She is known for her acoustic cover version of Rihanna's "Umbrella", which attracted attention on YouTube in 2007...
, YouTube sensation and Hollywood RecordsHollywood RecordsHollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
recording artist, who will be a guest judge and special performer at Kollaboration's Acoustic 4 show - Rachel TrachtenburgRachel TrachtenburgRachel Sage Piña-Trachtenburg is an American musician, radio personality, model, singer, political and animal activist and actress from New York City. Trachtenburg is most notable for her key role as drummer and backup vocalist of the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players, a family band consisting...
, Julia Cumming and June Lei of the band Supercute!Supercute!SUPERCUTE! is an American indie pop band from Brooklyn, New York composed of members Rachel Trachtenburg, Julia Cumming, Olivia Ferrer and Delilah Brierley . The band has toured twice with English singer-songwriter Kate Nash in 2010, released a self-titled EP and two non-album songs... - Clara ChungClara ChungClara Chung is an American guitarist and singer.Clara Chung is a YouTube artist that rose to fame when she won Los Angeles’ Kollaboration 10, KAC Media Juice Night, and ISA 2009.-Career:...
, winner of Los Angeles’ Kollaboration 10, KAC Media Juice Night, and ISA 2009. - DumbfoundeadDumbfoundeadJonathan Park , better known by his stage name Dumbfoundead, is a Korean American battle rapper originating from the Los Angeles Underground's Project Blowed...
, rapper/hip-hop MC - Kenny ChoiKenny ChoiKenny Choi, age 24, is a Korean American vocalist and rhythm guitarist from Kent, Washington for the indie rock band Daphne Loves Derby. Kenny has also worked on 5 known solo projects: Desperado Revenge, Sorry About the Fire, Camerafone, Wolftron, and Des Rev. Wolftron is Choi's latest side...
, Daphne Loves DerbyDaphne Loves DerbyDaphne Loves Derby is an American Indie rock band that formed in Kent, Washington, in 2001. They have released three studio albums, the third in 2007 titled Good Night, Witness Light, peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart...
and Wolftron - IAMMEDICIAMMEDICIAMMEDIC is an Electro Pop band originally formed in 2010 by leader, Enik Lin as a solo side project following the dissolution of his previous band and enlisted former Burning Tree Project co-member Andre Harris, and life long friend Danny Park. The band got its name from Lin’s personal struggles...
, LA based Electro-Pop Group