MTV Chi
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MTV Chi was a spin-off network from MTV
that was targeted at Chinese American
s. The network featured various styles of music such as Mando pop, Canto pop and Chinese American hip hop
. It broadcast in English and featured a mix of original programming with the best of MTV's International programming. It launched on December 6, 2005 from MTV's studios in New York City
. MTV Chi aimed to show the world what Asian American
pop culture is all about, with music videos imported from Taiwan
, Hong Kong
and China
as well as original programming showcasing up-and-coming artists in the United States
and around the world.
Jin
's music video "Learn Chinese
" was the first video ever to be played on MTV Chi.
On February 15, 2007 MTV Networks announced that MTV Chi would be shut down. It ceased broadcasting on April 30, 2007.
, CA on September 23.
The concert featured the hottest names in Asian American music including Frequency5, Vienna Teng
, Siris
, Burning Tree Project, Kaila Yu, Adrienne Lau
, Putnam Hall
, and Far East Movement
. Headlining the blowout event was Jin
the Emcee and hip hop group Jeff and Machi
.
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
that was targeted at Chinese American
Chinese American
Chinese Americans represent Americans of Chinese descent. Chinese Americans constitute one group of overseas Chinese and also a subgroup of East Asian Americans, which is further a subgroup of Asian Americans...
s. The network featured various styles of music such as Mando pop, Canto pop and Chinese American hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
. It broadcast in English and featured a mix of original programming with the best of MTV's International programming. It launched on December 6, 2005 from MTV's studios in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. MTV Chi aimed to show the world what 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,...
pop culture is all about, with music videos imported from Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
as well as original programming showcasing up-and-coming artists in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and around the world.
Jin
Jin (rapper)
Jin Au-Yeung , who performs under the stage name MC Jin, is a Hong Kong hip hop rapper, songwriter, and actor. Growing up in the Miami, Florida area, and later living in New York City, he decided to reside permanently in his motherland, Hong Kong...
's music video "Learn Chinese
Learn Chinese (song)
"Learn Chinese" is the first single released from Jin's debut album The Rest Is History. The song features Wyclef Jean, who produced and co-wrote the track. At the first, the song was a buzz song. But, later, it turned into the first single for Jin's debut album due to its success. This single has...
" was the first video ever to be played on MTV Chi.
On February 15, 2007 MTV Networks announced that MTV Chi would be shut down. It ceased broadcasting on April 30, 2007.
Shows on MTV Chi
- Artist Profile
- Canton-In Chart
- Classic Chi
- J-K Music Non Stop
- Live From...
- Mandarin Top 20
- Maximum Chi
- MTV Chi News
- Music Wire News
- Top 10 Chi Countdown
- Untapped Chi
- WA KOW!
MTV Chi Rocks!
MTV Chi Rocks was the first concert celebrating young Chinese Americans held in San GabrielSan Gabriel
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, CA on September 23.
The concert featured the hottest names in Asian American music including Frequency5, Vienna Teng
Vienna Teng
Cynthia Yih Shih , better known by her stage name Vienna Teng, is a Taiwanese American pianist and singer-songwriter based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Teng has released four studio albums: Waking Hour , Warm Strangers , Dreaming Through the Noise , and Inland Territory...
, Siris
Siris
Siris may refer to several different things:Geography*Siris , an ancient city in southern Italy*Siris , an ancient city in Macedonia*Siris , a town and commune in Sardinia...
, Burning Tree Project, Kaila Yu, Adrienne Lau
Adrienne Lau
Adrienne Lau is a singer, actress born on September 7. She is the first Chinese American female artist to have two singles in the US Pop Billboard Single Sales charts in the top 20. In early 2007, her single “Magic Tricks” hit number 7 on the US Pop Billboard Single sales charts. In late 2006, her...
, Putnam Hall
Putnam Hall
Putnam Hall is an American indie rock band formed in Orange County by Lillard with Kris Wismer and Al Walters in 2002. Putnam Hall grew a following in Orange County, starting in the fall of 2002, and quickly rose, dubbed by OCNYE as the hidden jewel of the local stage. They will be appearing...
, and Far East Movement
Far east movement
Far 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...
. Headlining the blowout event was Jin
Jin (rapper)
Jin Au-Yeung , who performs under the stage name MC Jin, is a Hong Kong hip hop rapper, songwriter, and actor. Growing up in the Miami, Florida area, and later living in New York City, he decided to reside permanently in his motherland, Hong Kong...
the Emcee and hip hop group Jeff and Machi
Machi (hip hop group)
Machi is a Taiwanese Hip hop group that has nine active members, with two additional members on a hiatus from group activities.-Current:*Jeff, Huang Li Cheng *Stan, Huang Li Xing *Jae Chong*Andrew, Zhou Li Ming *Nicky, Li Jiu Zhe...
.