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Chinese American rapper jason chu is known for his high-energy live performances that blend introspective lyricism with crowd-moving passion. On a mission to “speak hope and healing in a broken world”, his songs and videos tell stories of youth, family, and history.
It was fascinating to learn how he blends his love for hip hop with activism. It was also inspiring to hear about his work with the community in organizations like Hate is a Virus and the Japanese American National Museum.
Jason and I have a fun origin story that you will hear momentarily. It is a reminder of despite how large the world is, our ability to connect is unlimited. I am grateful to Jason for reaching out and am excited for you to hear our conversation.
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jason chu Bio
Chinese American rapper jason chu is known for his high-energy live performances that blend introspective lyricism with crowd-moving passion. On a mission to “speak hope and healing in a broken world”, his songs and videos tell stories of youth, family, and history.
jason’s music has been heard on Warrior (HBO/Cinemax), Tetris Beat (Apple Arcade), Wu-Assassins (Netflix), and Snowpiercer (TNT). He’s performed at the White House and on the National Mall in Washington DC, and been selected by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs for curation in the 2021 virtual exhibition Reimagine Public Art: House and Home.
jason tours extensively, with hundreds of shows across the US and worldwide. He is a 2022 Artists at Work Fellow at the Japanese American National Museum.
Links
Website: jasonchumusic.com
Instagram: instagram.com/jasonchumusic
Facebook: facebook.com/jasonchumusic
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