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'''Gordon Tsai''', more widely known by his stage name '''Gowe (Gifted on West East)''', is an Asian American [[Christian Hip Hop]] artist. To date, he has released one full-length album and one mixtape as a solo musician.
'''Gordon Tsai''', more widely known by his stage name '''Gowe (Gifted on West East)''', is an Asian American [[Hip Hop]] artist from [[Seattle, Washington]]. To date, he has released one full-length album and one mixtape as a solo musician.


Tsai debuted with ''We are Hypergiants'' in 2012 as an independent musician.<ref>{{cite web|title=iTunes - Music - We Are Hypergiants by Gowe|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-are-hypergiants/id589198140|website=iTunes Store|publisher=Apple, Inc.|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> Later that year, he released the ''Summer Breeze Sonatas'' EP, featuring five tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Summer Breeze Sonatas|url=http://gowe.bandcamp.com/album/summer-breeze-sonatas|website=Bandcamp|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> The Korean Edit of ''We Are Hypergiants'' released in early 2015 through the musician's partnership with independent record label Good Fruit Co.<ref>{{cite web|title=Album Information> Melon|url=http://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=2303464|website=Melon|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=[News] Gowe(고우), 데뷔 앨범 발매 및 소개영상 공개|url=http://www.rokhiphop.com/ab-7080-1390|website=R.O.K. Hip Hop|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref>
Gowe debuted with ''We are Hypergiants'' in 2012 as an independent musician.<ref>{{cite web|title=iTunes - Music - We Are Hypergiants by Gowe|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-are-hypergiants/id589198140|website=iTunes Store|publisher=Apple, Inc.|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> Later that year, he released the ''Summer Breeze Sonatas'' EP, featuring five tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Summer Breeze Sonatas|url=http://gowe.bandcamp.com/album/summer-breeze-sonatas|website=Bandcamp|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> The Korean Edit of ''We Are Hypergiants'' released in early 2015 through the musician's partnership with independent record label Good Fruit Co.<ref>{{cite web|title=Album Information> Melon|url=http://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=2303464|website=Melon|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=[News] Gowe(고우), 데뷔 앨범 발매 및 소개영상 공개|url=http://www.rokhiphop.com/ab-7080-1390|website=R.O.K. Hip Hop|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref>


== Life and Career ==
== Life and Career ==
=== Personal Life ===
=== Personal Life ===
Gordon Tsai was born in [[Seoul, South Korea]]. Tsai grew up in [[Beacon Hill, Seattle|Beacon Hill]], [[Seattle, Washington]], and was largely influenced at an early age by the music of New York rapper [[Nas]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Audrey’s One to Watch | Gifted on West East|url=http://audreymagazine.com/audreys-one-to-watch-gifted-on-west-east/|website=Audrey Magazine|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> The musician was raised in a Chinese family, and at the age of eighteen, discovered he was adopted.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seattle rapper Gowe releases "I Wonder" in search of his mother|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/05/seattle-rapper-gowe-releases-i-wonder-in-search-of-his-mother|website=All KPop|publisher=6Theory Media, LLC|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref>
Gowe was born in [[Seoul, South Korea]]. He grew up in [[Beacon Hill, Seattle|Beacon Hill]], [[Seattle, Washington]], and was largely influenced at an early age by the music of New York rapper [[Nas]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Audrey’s One to Watch | Gifted on West East|url=http://audreymagazine.com/audreys-one-to-watch-gifted-on-west-east/|website=Audrey Magazine|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> The musician was raised in a Chinese family, and at the age of eighteen, discovered he was adopted.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seattle rapper Gowe releases "I Wonder" in search of his mother|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/05/seattle-rapper-gowe-releases-i-wonder-in-search-of-his-mother|website=All KPop|publisher=6Theory Media, LLC|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref>


=== Musical Career ===
=== Musical Career ===
Tsai's first notable appearance as a musician was in 2010, when he performed as one of eight competitors in the first annual Kollaboration Seattle showcase.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Han|first1=Henry|title=2010 Recap|url=http://kollaborationseattle.org/2010-recap/|website=Kollaboration Seattle|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> Soon afterwards, the musician began building a substantial following on [[YouTube]], earning thousands of views per video.
Gowe's first notable appearance as a musician was in 2010, when he performed as one of eight competitors in the first annual Kollaboration Seattle showcase.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Han|first1=Henry|title=2010 Recap|url=http://kollaborationseattle.org/2010-recap/|website=Kollaboration Seattle|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> Soon afterwards, the musician began building a substantial following on [[YouTube]], earning thousands of views per video.


Gowe's professional musical career began with his debut studio album ''We Are Hypergiants'', released on June 16, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=iTunes - Music - We Are Hypergiants by Gowe|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-are-hypergiants/id589198140|website=iTunes Store|publisher=Apple, Inc.|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> The album featured 11 tracks, featuring guest appearances by well-known singers Travis Graham (of New Heights), [[Clara Chung|Clara C]], Erin Kim, Jennifer Chung, Paul Kim, and [[Sam Ock]]. The rapper also released the three singles "I Wonder,"<ref>{{cite web|title=Gowe - I Wonder (Feat. Erin Kim) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXcblBDTAoQ|website=YouTube|publisher=Google|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> "Star in My Eyes,"<ref>{{cite web|title=Gowe - Star In My Eyes (Feat. Erin Kim) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTPPn9DyDfc|website=YouTube|publisher=Google|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> and "First Flight"<ref>{{cite web|title=Gowe - First Flight (Feat.Travis Graham) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq-ZW9KFmxc|website=YouTube|publisher=Google|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> with accompanying music video performances around the time of the album's release.
His professional musical career began with his debut studio album ''We Are Hypergiants'', released on June 16, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=iTunes - Music - We Are Hypergiants by Gowe|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-are-hypergiants/id589198140|website=iTunes Store|publisher=Apple, Inc.|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> The album featured 11 tracks, featuring guest appearances by well-known singers Travis Graham (of New Heights), [[Clara Chung|Clara C]], Erin Kim, Jennifer Chung, Paul Kim, and [[Sam Ock]]. The rapper also released the three singles "I Wonder,"<ref>{{cite web|title=Gowe - I Wonder (Feat. Erin Kim) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXcblBDTAoQ|website=YouTube|publisher=Google|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> "Star in My Eyes,"<ref>{{cite web|title=Gowe - Star In My Eyes (Feat. Erin Kim) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTPPn9DyDfc|website=YouTube|publisher=Google|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> and "First Flight"<ref>{{cite web|title=Gowe - First Flight (Feat.Travis Graham) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq-ZW9KFmxc|website=YouTube|publisher=Google|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> with accompanying music video performances around the time of the album's release.


Shortly after the release of ''We Are Hypergiants'', [[Wong Fu Productions]] used track 11, "Star in My Eyes" as the official theme song in 2013 for the ''Take Your Shot'' Campaign, launched by [[Wong Fu Productions|Wong Fu]] in partnership with [[AT&T]].<ref>{{cite web|title=TAKE YOUR SHOT: Make a Film with Wong Fu, Freddie Wong, or Jon M. Chu!|url=http://wongfuproductions.com/2013/08/take-your-shot-make-a-film-with-wong-fu-freddie-wong-or-jon-m-chu/|website=Wong Fu Productions|publisher=Wong Fu Productions, LLC|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> The single was also featured in ''The White Frog'' film's [[Original Soundtrack]] as one of 10 musical performances.<ref>{{cite web|title=The White Frog|url=http://www.whitefrogthemovie.com/post/24903179818/the-white-frog-original-soundtrack-is-now|website=The White Frog Official Website|publisher=White Frog|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> Korean Pop blog ''[[allkpop]]'' also featured "I Wonder" from the album, highlighting it as "an incredibly poignant piece that really grasps at your heartstrings with its emotional, yet thoughtful lyrics."<ref>{{cite web|title=Seattle rapper Gowe releases "I Wonder" in search of his mother|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/05/seattle-rapper-gowe-releases-i-wonder-in-search-of-his-mother|website=All KPop|publisher=6Theory Media, LLC|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref>
Shortly after the release of ''We Are Hypergiants'', [[Wong Fu Productions]] used track 11, "Star in My Eyes" as the official theme song in 2013 for the ''Take Your Shot'' Campaign, launched by [[Wong Fu Productions|Wong Fu]] in partnership with [[AT&T]].<ref>{{cite web|title=TAKE YOUR SHOT: Make a Film with Wong Fu, Freddie Wong, or Jon M. Chu!|url=http://wongfuproductions.com/2013/08/take-your-shot-make-a-film-with-wong-fu-freddie-wong-or-jon-m-chu/|website=Wong Fu Productions|publisher=Wong Fu Productions, LLC|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> The single was also featured in ''The White Frog'' film's [[Original Soundtrack]] as one of 10 musical performances.<ref>{{cite web|title=The White Frog|url=http://www.whitefrogthemovie.com/post/24903179818/the-white-frog-original-soundtrack-is-now|website=The White Frog Official Website|publisher=White Frog|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> Korean Pop blog ''[[allkpop]]'' also featured "I Wonder" from the album, highlighting it as "an incredibly poignant piece that really grasps at your heartstrings with its emotional, yet thoughtful lyrics."<ref>{{cite web|title=Seattle rapper Gowe releases "I Wonder" in search of his mother|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/05/seattle-rapper-gowe-releases-i-wonder-in-search-of-his-mother|website=All KPop|publisher=6Theory Media, LLC|accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref>

Revision as of 03:46, 17 February 2015


Gowe (Gifted on West East)
Birth nameGordon Tsai
BornSeoul, South Korea
OriginSeattle, Washington
GenresHip Hop
Years active2012-present
LabelsGood Fruit Co

Gordon Tsai, more widely known by his stage name Gowe (Gifted on West East), is an Asian American Hip Hop artist from Seattle, Washington. To date, he has released one full-length album and one mixtape as a solo musician.

Gowe debuted with We are Hypergiants in 2012 as an independent musician.[1] Later that year, he released the Summer Breeze Sonatas EP, featuring five tracks.[2] The Korean Edit of We Are Hypergiants released in early 2015 through the musician's partnership with independent record label Good Fruit Co.[3][4]

Life and Career

Personal Life

Gowe was born in Seoul, South Korea. He grew up in Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington, and was largely influenced at an early age by the music of New York rapper Nas.[5] The musician was raised in a Chinese family, and at the age of eighteen, discovered he was adopted.[6]

Musical Career

Gowe's first notable appearance as a musician was in 2010, when he performed as one of eight competitors in the first annual Kollaboration Seattle showcase.[7] Soon afterwards, the musician began building a substantial following on YouTube, earning thousands of views per video.

His professional musical career began with his debut studio album We Are Hypergiants, released on June 16, 2012.[8] The album featured 11 tracks, featuring guest appearances by well-known singers Travis Graham (of New Heights), Clara C, Erin Kim, Jennifer Chung, Paul Kim, and Sam Ock. The rapper also released the three singles "I Wonder,"[9] "Star in My Eyes,"[10] and "First Flight"[11] with accompanying music video performances around the time of the album's release.

Shortly after the release of We Are Hypergiants, Wong Fu Productions used track 11, "Star in My Eyes" as the official theme song in 2013 for the Take Your Shot Campaign, launched by Wong Fu in partnership with AT&T.[12] The single was also featured in The White Frog film's Original Soundtrack as one of 10 musical performances.[13] Korean Pop blog allkpop also featured "I Wonder" from the album, highlighting it as "an incredibly poignant piece that really grasps at your heartstrings with its emotional, yet thoughtful lyrics."[14]

On December 2, 2012, Gowe released a free five-track EP titled Summer Breeze Sonatas. This project was featured on Christian Hip Hop outlet Rapzilla[15] and Hip Hop outlet DJ Booth.[16]

Not long afterwards, the rapper released a free single titled "Aurora" with an accompanying music video performance featuring original animation. Shortly after its February 18, 2013 release, the music video was featured on entertainment website IGN,[17] video game website ScrewAttack[18], and Christian Hip Hop outlet Rapzilla[19]. The video quickly garnered over 200,000 views.

A year later, the musician announced plans to join independent label Good Fruit Co's artist roster.[20]

Also in 2014, Gowe joined hip hop artists MC Jin, Sam Ock, J. Han, CL, NAK, and Mickey Cho on the Fearless Tour hosted by independent record label Good Fruit Co. The tour brought the Seattle rapper to Alameda, California, Irvine, California, Centreville, Virginia, and Germantown, Maryland.[21] He was one of several artists who gathered to make history as the first time every Asian American Christian Hip Hop artist stood in one room.[22]

On November 16, 2014, Gowe released "Lavender," the first single off of his sophomore studio album, Music Beautiful. The single was released with an accompanying music video performance, which was featured on music blog Potholes in My Blog[23] and Christian Hip Hop outlet Rapzilla[24].

On February 6, 2015, the Korean Edit of We Are Hypergiants was released in South Korea through Gowe's partnership with Good Fruit Co.[25][26]

The rapper announced on February 12, 2015 that Music Beautiful will release on March 30, 2015.[27]

Discography

Albums

  • We Are Hypergiants (2012)[28]
  • Summer Breeze Sonatas (2012)[29]
  • Music Beautiful (2015)[30]

References

  1. ^ "iTunes - Music - We Are Hypergiants by Gowe". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Summer Breeze Sonatas". Bandcamp. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Album Information> Melon". Melon. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  4. ^ "[News] Gowe(고우), 데뷔 앨범 발매 및 소개영상 공개". R.O.K. Hip Hop. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  5. ^ "Audrey's One to Watch". Audrey Magazine. Retrieved 16 February 2015. {{cite web}}: Text "Gifted on West East" ignored (help)
  6. ^ "Seattle rapper Gowe releases "I Wonder" in search of his mother". All KPop. 6Theory Media, LLC. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  7. ^ Han, Henry. "2010 Recap". Kollaboration Seattle. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  8. ^ "iTunes - Music - We Are Hypergiants by Gowe". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  9. ^ "Gowe - I Wonder (Feat. Erin Kim) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  10. ^ "Gowe - Star In My Eyes (Feat. Erin Kim) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  11. ^ "Gowe - First Flight (Feat.Travis Graham) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  12. ^ "TAKE YOUR SHOT: Make a Film with Wong Fu, Freddie Wong, or Jon M. Chu!". Wong Fu Productions. Wong Fu Productions, LLC. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  13. ^ "The White Frog". The White Frog Official Website. White Frog. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  14. ^ "Seattle rapper Gowe releases "I Wonder" in search of his mother". All KPop. 6Theory Media, LLC. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  15. ^ Horton, Chad. "Gowe 'Summer Breeze Sonatas' EP Cover & Tracklisting". Rapzilla.com. Chad Horton & Philip Rood. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  16. ^ "Gowe - Letters". DJ Booth. The DJ Booth LLC. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  17. ^ "GOWE "AURORA" MUSIC VIDEO". IGN. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  18. ^ Conway, Ryan. "Hip Hop artist Gowe shows his love for games in an awesome pixelated music video". ScrewAttack. ScrewAttack Entertainment LLC/Fullscreen, Inc. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  19. ^ "Gowe - Aurora". Rapzilla. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  20. ^ "HYPERGIANTS (FEAT. GOWE) X GOOD FRUIT". Good Fruit Co. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  21. ^ "Fearless Tour". Good Fruit Co. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  22. ^ "The #FearlessTour Documentary". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  23. ^ Holmes, Charles. "Watch: Gowe Gets Nostalgic for Past Love on "Lavender"". Potholes in My Blog. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  24. ^ "Video: Gowe - Lavender". Rapzilla. Chad Horton & Philip Rood. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  25. ^ "Album Information> Melon". Melon. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  26. ^ "[News] Gowe(고우), 데뷔 앨범 발매 및 소개영상 공개". R.O.K. Hip Hop. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  27. ^ Tsai, Gordon. "Gowe on Twitter: "The release date of my sophomore album "Music Beautiful" will be 3.30.15 Official. #MusicBeautiful"". Twitter. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  28. ^ "iTunes - Music - We Are Hypergiants by Gowe". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  29. ^ "Summer Breeze Sonatas". Bandcamp. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  30. ^ Tsai, Gordon. "Gowe on Twitter: "The release date of my sophomore album "Music Beautiful" will be 3.30.15 Official. #MusicBeautiful"". Twitter. Retrieved 16 February 2015.

External links

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