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Magnetic North
Hip Hop / Rap

do what u love



New York, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/9/2009
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Member Since4/6/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.magnetichiphop.com
Band MembersDerek "Direct" Kan, Theresa "T-" Vu
Record LabelFor booking, email: to.magneticnorth@gmail.com
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   About Magnetic North

Magnetic North hit the ground running in 2003 when emcees Direct and Theresa Vu came together to write a song for an Asian American rally in Berkeley, California. The piece, titled "We Will Not Be Moved", was an ode to their heritage - a mix of refugee war stories and ruminations about skin color and stereotypes. Their mix of refreshingly honest rhymes and organic beats has since become the duo's trademark as they went on to rock stages and move hearts at hundreds of venues across the nation. Direct, the mastermind behind their instrumentals, draws upon his classical roots to create beats heavy on melody and acoustic stylings. He tops off his production with insightful lyrics and a uniquely versatile flow that make his vocals as much an instrument as a message. And then there is T-Vu, a female emcee with no need for the "female" qualifier. A wordsmith of rare caliber and presence - she's known for her precise delivery and no-nonsense rhymes.

Since their debut album release in 2006, Magnetic North has turned heads from execs at Universal Records to renowned civil rights activist Yuri Kochiyama. They've also collaborated with a number of artists including Vienna Teng and Wong Fu Productions, who produced their AAIFF award-winning music video “Drift Away.” Magnetic North is currently working on their next album to be released in late 2009.

www.magnetichiphop.com

KOLLABORATION NYC IS THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH.
BUY TIX NOW BEFORE IT SELLS OUT!


BUY TIX HERE!!!

And peep the new Kollab music video!!!

Featuring Magnetic North, Vudoo Soul, Taiyo Na, Alfa, G*LEE, Marie Choi, SiC and Cinemascope Films.
Saturday, June 27th, 2009 at NYU Skirball Center


"I Got My" Music Video Update 4.28.09!!!

We're still in the editing process of the video, but stay tuned because there will be an opportunity for all of y'all to be a part of the video too!


We are pleased to announce:
THE RE-RELEASE OF OUR DEBUT ALBUM!!!

After receiving countless requests, and even seeing bidding wars of our CD on ebay from time to time, we definitely owe it to y'all to bring the album back to print.  Of course, "Drift Away" is replaced by the newer "Within the Rhythm", but we added two new bonus tracks:

- Demons [rock remix feat. Thomas' Apartment]
- Magnetic North [never before released]


buy online now [cd $10]


buy online now [shirt $12]


buy online now [DO THE MATH: cd $10 + shirt $12 = $17!]


photoshoot slideshow || photographed by Junshien Lau


direct’s solo myspace || website


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For booking/press inquiries please contact to.magneticnorth@gmail.com

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PS: DO WHAT YOU LOVE


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ND - Fastest Asian in the West





Jul 9 2009 8:07 PM

DEREK YOU SEXY BEAST!!  What up?!
-ND
(-:Jessica:-) [RiP Chaz, Josh & nana & many more]





Jul 4 2009 10:20 PM

I love you Derek! lol how was kollaboration..did you get any good pics or videos? You havent wrote back in a while but i know yall have been busy. Just keep me posted..and like months ago you said you would send me your vids via the net. Can you do that for me when you have time. How is the big city anyway?? I BET AMAZiNG just like you lol. hope thins are well hope to ttyl o BTW your facebook pictures are amazin your soo sexy lol
Mingbai





Jul 3 2009 10:10 AM

tai niu le zhen hao ting
very like the music!
[B.K.A Hybrid] Pyo





Jul 1 2009 7:33 AM

hey guys, I just wanted to know if you guys would be doing any concerts @ UCR. I would love to be able to see you guys in concert! Keep up the awesome music guys and keep Hip-Hop real.
its fue(FUGEE)





Jun 30 2009 9:57 PM

oh ok well keep up the music
Jennifer C.





Jun 28 2009 9:16 PM

How you guys doing there.. .been awhile since my last comment
The Boomjacks (beats)





Jun 26 2009 9:51 AM

Much love.
its fue(FUGEE)





Jun 26 2009 1:12 AM

hey do you guys have a profile on youtube
its fue(FUGEE)





Jun 25 2009 5:57 AM

theres another song but i 4got  but if i remember i'll commet back and keep up the music
Thomas





Jun 25 2009 5:00 AM

Flying out there tomorrow! Can't wait for the show... Hey, do you think it would be possible to post the lyrics for the remix of Closer you all did?
(-:Jessica:-) [RiP Chaz, Josh & nana & many more]





Jun 23 2009 8:13 PM

Sorry i forgot to tell you
i KNOW Kollaboration in NY
on saturday is going to be GREAT
i WiSH i COULD BE THERE
MY DREAM iS TO GO TO NYC lol
try to take some amazing pics..
you think you could get some video
you also told me when we spoke ina
private email [im pretti_preppy@yahoo.com]
that you would send me some vids via the net.
you never got back to me on that. BUT i would love it
(-:Jessica:-) [RiP Chaz, Josh & nana & many more]





Jun 23 2009 7:23 PM

Well can you keep me posted and informed about the tour!?? id try my best to come see you. Yeah id love to meet you too, you just dont know. Thanks for accepting me as a friend on all of your pages...like facebook everything..even youtube, im not sure if you have accepted me on your myspace...just yours. BTW i commented you and you wrote back to my private email..about the finale B video that you did. It was amazing. Thats how i found out about the wonderful sexy derek. lol. ever since then ive been in love with you and did all my research..lol, its wonderful that you went to college. Its also cool that theresa is like a computer major!! wow..she said gotta have a day job...lol but you are really amazing. keep up the good work..even if you didnt you'd still be amazing.
pheNAMenal





Jun 22 2009 2:35 PM

I heard you guys were gonna be in NY this weekend! I hope I can see you again! It's been a long time :)
(-:Jessica:-) [RiP Chaz, Josh & nana & many more]





Jun 18 2009 6:03 PM

wow your amazing
I wanna meet you soo bad
coming to SC anytime soon? or ever? lol
DJ Tutsin/MCJT





Jun 18 2009 7:52 AM

Hey Magnetic North, I still listen to your music despite not having another album out (for shame... :P)

Check out my page, I'm an amateur DJ from the Bay Area who's been DJ'ing for no more than a couple months and wants to make it from obscurity to mediocrity. I mix, sing, rap, act, and dance. Oh yes, my name is Justin. :D

-MCJT
Fanny





Jun 17 2009 2:13 PM

♥RaDy♥





Jun 14 2009 9:27 PM

yes!! i'll wait till That DAY!!! to actually meet u guys!! it would be the best day!! lol.....:)
[ST3V3N]





Jun 14 2009 6:36 AM

lol thx ^.^
hey much love to wat u guys do so dont give up
u got my support! :]
☆·.¸¸.·-[f.a.l.l.e.n]-·.¸¸.☆





Jun 13 2009 10:23 PM

It's gotten pretty juicy as of late. In the manga. *doesn't watch the anime me* if you got to mangafox.com or onemanga.com you can find it there, as well as tons of other mangas. plus you can get mangafox on the psp or cell phone. it's pretty cool. Naruto's updated weekly on fridays

I'm a super otaku lol
ND - Fastest Asian in the West





Jun 13 2009 5:17 PM

Me?  Never.  You're the lady-killer, Derek.  ^_^
-ND
Kathyrn





Jun 12 2009 12:16 PM

♥RaDy♥





Jun 6 2009 2:22 AM

Hi Derek!! i put the video on my page cuz it's so awesome!! lol.. well anyway....i wish i could go to the kollaboration...but y the 27th?? :( it's my brother's bday!! and we are having a big party to celebrate....:(
daphatnguyen





Jun 5 2009 2:50 PM

Thanks for the add!!! I love your guys song "We Will Not Be Moved"!!!
(-:Jessica:-) [RiP Chaz, Josh & nana & many more]





Jun 3 2009 5:43 PM

HI
thank you
thank you
thank you
for finally accepting my friend request! you just made my day. now im waiting on Derek to approve me on his =]

you guys are absolutely amazing..keep up the good work.
i love Derek to death he is majorly sexy =P
[ST3V3N]





Jun 3 2009 4:38 AM

yo u guys r good at wat u do:] keepin makin music!! o n itll really make my day if u can comment my pic or sumthin :D
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