Asian music

An illustration of some recording artists signed to 88rising.

88rising Is Raising Asian American Artists to Global Heights

More and more Asian musicians have been able to break into mainstream Western media, and a mass media company is one of the factors that has encouraged this success.…

April 3, 2021

Image of Jolin Tsai in her music video for Ugly Beauty

‘Ugly Beauty’ Portrays a Dramatic Journey of Self-Exploration and Self-Awakening

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Jolin Tsai’s hit 2018 song and music video explore her personal struggles as an artist by diving into a study of one’s identity.…

February 17, 2021

An illustration of Asian pop singer Jolin Tsai for an article about the song Ego-Holic and self-worth. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

‘Ego-Holic’ Is a Song That Allows You To Realize Your Intrinsic Value

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Jolin Tsai’s feature in this Taiwanese pop hit encourages listeners to break conventions and appreciate one’s individuality.…

February 9, 2021

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88rising Is Raising Asian American Artists to Global Heights

‘Ugly Beauty’ Portrays a Dramatic Journey of Self-Exploration and Self-Awakening

‘Ego-Holic’ Is a Song That Allows You To Realize Your Intrinsic Value