About the Song

"Date an Asian" is a comedic R&B song written by musician/comedian Jen Kwok. In the style of "a mid-tempo Mariah Carey club joint", the song has a rare message: extolling the awesomeness of “dating” an Asian guy! Jen wrote "Date an Asian" as a positive and lighthearted reaction to negative stereotypes about Asian guys. The song was originally written and performed on ukulele, and premiered at Gotham Comedy Club in 2008 to a both shocked and appreciative audience. Soon after, she recruited her friend, rapper Soce, The Elemental Wizard, to produce the song and perform a guest verse from the gay guy's perspective. Jen and Soce have been performing the song live for New York City audiences to great laughter and acclaim. Click here for upcoming live performances of "Date an Asian": http://jenkwok.wordpress.com/shows

About the Video

The "Date an Asian" music video is directed by Ballard C. Boyd, filmmaker, fellow ukulele player and overall hot shot. The music video shoot was shot on location in Greenpoint, Brooklyn at Coco66 and nearby industrial streets with a cast and crew of 40+ people, including many of New York's top Asian male performers.  The music video premiered at Sulu Series, a monthly showcase of Asian American artists.

Credits

"Date an Asian" Song
Written and Performed by Jen Kwok
Produced and Featuring Soce, The Elemental Wizard

"Date an Asian" Music Video
Directed by Ballard C. Boyd

Production Crew
Director of Photography - Will Beckley
Gaffer - Jeremy Brunjes
Key Grip - Nick Hartanto
Color Correction - Adam Browne
Asian Man Wrangler/PA #1  - Diana Ho
Asian Man Wrangler/PA #2  - Jaz Harold
Driver - Tom Huth

Wardrobe, Hair & Make Up Stylist
Johnny "JR" Tabanao

Asian Men
Joel Arandia
Eddie Chang
Eugene Chang
Fred Chao
Doug Chau
Stephen Chen
Keith Huang
Tommy Hudson
Jack Lin
Jason Lin
Rakesh Mehta
Denny Mui
Taiyo Na
Hai Ninh
Jason Ng
Jim Ng
Binu Paulose
Narinder Singh
Jamaal Sedayao
Dennis Tseng
Air Tabigue
Tanner Tabigue
Joe Valkenburgh
Jay Yee

Part-Time Models Dance Crew
Michael "Suitkace" Capito
Joon "Distract" Choi
Myron Merced
Alan Watson

Hot Girls
Beatrice Anderson
Jennivere Song Lee
Kharen Moy
Pooja Patel
Payal Patel-Rana
Dixie Piana
Linn Yen

Jen's Dad
Phil Nee

Special Thanks To:
Stacey at Here Arts Center
Dave & Makoto at Coco66
Plywood Pictures