Far East Movement - Exclusive Interview
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Blending elements of hip hop, electro and dance to create a unique sound, Far East Movement (a.k.a. FM) isn't just a music group, but a lifestyle.
Far East Movement was originally the title of the first song that Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif and DJ Virman wrote together that reflected the new generation and lifestyle of Los Angeles - including music, food and fashion. The guys, who started teaching themselves the art of making music in parking lots after high school, decided to ditch the song, but keep the name to represent themselves. That kind of mentality, lifestyle and energy is what FM refers to as 'Free Wired.'
After noticing that crowds they were playing for at clubs were going crazy for faster, up-tempo dance music, FM got together with producers the Stereotypes and created the group's first major hit, "Girls On The Dance Floor."
With a sensational response from fans over "Girls On The Dance Floor," FM built off the hit's 'Free Wired' sound to create its follow-up track, "Like A G6." Although they wanted the song to really reflect a true club experience, the group claims that it wasn't aimed to be a radio hit or to top the charts - they simply posted the track online and it ultimately blew up. The song rapidly went No. 1 on Billboard, climbed to the #1 spot on iTunes and was blasting all over the radio and clubs all around the world.
FM's success continued with the release of the slower-tempoed single, "Rocketeer," which represents themselves and their listeners picking up pieces of dreams, putting them together and flying away as the dream comes true. The pop ballad features OneRepublic front man Ryan Tedder.
Grateful for their success and support, Kev Nish says,"It's a humbling thing to know that you do something for fun and people are vibing off of it."
Going on to say that their mission was "one day getting out there and being on a platform where everyone can hear our music," FM explains that they made their dream come true by actually teaching themselves everything about the business, from marketing themselves to printing t-shirts for the fans. It's that kind of hard work that feeds one of their mottos to work hard and play hard.
To hear more about Far East Movement's 'Free Wired' lifestyle and booming hit tracks, check out this exclusive interview with the guys and get slizzard!