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.
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]
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
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.
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.
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
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
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....:(
