Finding their inspiration from the diverse city blocks and night club scene of Southern California, FM has built a strong internet fan base and a new lifestyle brand for the next generation of youth around the world. “The Far East Movement is the name for our music, lifestyle, and our party. For the diverse music fan that hits up 3 clubs in 1 night, tuned to the racing scene and fashion, and back on the computer religiously checking blogs and sites for anything related to that.”- FM
FM has embarked on 2 World Tours (including the USA, South America, Canada, Europe and Asia) and recently featured on the 35 city Party Rock Tour with LMFAO, signed distribution deals in Japan and Korea (Avex Network and JF Productions respectively), garnered multiple features on MTV World, and also featured music on worldwide media such as FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance”, MTV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew”, ABC Family’s Lincoln Heights, CBS Primetime shows “CSI: Miami” and “CSI: NY”, multiple placements on HBO’s “Entourage”, “Fast & Furious Tokyo Drift” and “Finishing the Game” (a featured film at Sundance 2007). FM was also the first Asian act to perform at the Sundance Film Festival’s prestigious Music Café Gala hosted by ASCAP, and was also recently a featured act at the Cannes Film Festival in France. As producers, FM worked with Jin the Emcee to create ABC JIN, an award-winning, platinum album that broke records for first week sales in Hong Kong.
In the world of marketing, the Far*East Movement has been sought out by major companies to endorse their products. They worked with McDonalds as celebrity judges and were featured artists for the national Big Mac Chant campaign and spokespersons/tour headliners for McDonald’s Lost Ring campaign during the 2008 Olympics. FM was also a featured artist for Verizon Wireless’s LG Dare ‘Touch One’ Campaign. They’ve also co-created a series of live concerts with Wong Fu Productions to benefit community outreach called the International Secret Agents with endorsements by JCPenney and Verizon.
Far East Movement’s single “Girls On The Dance Floor” has taken over clubs and radio stations around the world, reaching #1 on Los Angeles radio and charting on the Billboard Charts. On February 12th, 2010, the Far East Movement officially signed their first major label record deal with Cherrytree / Interscope Records. After 2 independent album releases and a rigorous tour schedule, the Far East Movement is in the studio working with the Stereotypes (Production team) on their 3rd album and first major release in 2010.
The original members of Far East Movement, Kevin Nishimura (Kev Nish), James Roh (Prohgress), and Jae Choung (J-Splif), grew up in Koreatown, Los Angeles, California. They were close companions in high school and shared a passion for music together. The trio promoted their music online and began performing at local clubs and events in Los Angeles; soon, they began their musical career with the name "Emcee's Anonymous" by 2001. However, they later changed it to Far East Movement or FM, originating from a song that they produced with the same name. In 2003, they organized together an event called "Movementality" in Koreatown, LA, featuring ten different performances with all the proceeds sent to a local youth drug rehabilitation center. On September 21, 2016, S.M Entertainment, one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea, announced that Chanyeol, from popular K-pop band EXO, would be collaborating with Far East Movement in their track "Freal Luv", which also features Tinashe and Marshmello.[26]
On October 10, 2016, Starship Entertainment announced that Hyolyn, from K-pop girl-group Sistar, would be featured in a new song titled "Umbrella".
Both songs were included in the band's fifth studio album, Identity, released on October 21. It features various Korean artists, such as Tiffany from Girls' Generation, rappers Yoon Mi-rae, Jay Park, Loco and R&B group Urban Zakapa, along with American singer-songwriter Macy Gray, rapper Soulja Boy and credits from British singer-producer MNEK. Identity debuted at #1 on the global iTunes dance charts.[citation needed] The music video for "Freal Luv" was viewed over 30 million times on YouTube.
On October 14, 2016, Far East Movement released "We Out Here" featuring Blackbear and Thurz.
On November 23, 2016, Far East Movement announced that J-Splif had left the group due to family reasons.
On October 26, 2018, Far East Movement released a song titled "Bamboo" which features vocals from Jason Zhang and Kina Grannis.
On February 8, 2019, Far East Movement released a single titled "Blossoms" which features Troop Brand and Chinese rapper Vava.
On March 14, 2019, Far East Movement released a single titled "Lovebird" which features Lay.
On April 19, 2019, Far East Movement released a single titled "Paint the Clouds" which features vocals from Tia Ray.
On June 21, 2019, Far East Movement released a single titled "Maps", featuring Diamond, Starchild Yeezo, and Rell the Soundbender.
On July 26, 2019, Far East Movement released a single titled "Glue", featuring Heize and Shawn Wasabi.
On February 14, 2020, Far East Movement released a single "Nice Things" (with Henry and AlunaGeorge)
On May 14, 2020, Far East Movement released a single “Let the Future In” With Karen Mok
On May 18, 2020, Far East Movement released a single “ We Are the Truth” With Sha Sha Jones
Fetish
Far East Movement Lyrics
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Fe-fetish for these jeans
A fetish for my hoodie, gotta have it I'm a fiend
Fe-fetish for these kicks
A fetish for these jeans
Fetish for my hoodie, fe-fe-fetish fetish fetish
Sweater on tight as the nights get colder
Haters looking green like a three-leaf clover
I've got a pair of every jeans I know of
I've got gear that's free like bail watch me rock it, double they sales
Every day new jeans and a new shirt
From next year, it's like I'm back from the future
A fly outfit, (yes) on my hoverboard (yes)
Take that off and put this logo on your chest
Rep the west, Downtown to Sunset, Melrose to Fairfax, damn I'm fresh!
I've got a fetish for these kicks,
Fe-fetish for these jeans
A fetish for my hoodie, gotta have it I'm a fiend
Fe-fetish for these kicks
A fetish for these jeans
Fetish for my hoodie, fe-fe-fetish fetish fetish
For this pair on my feet, pro wings with velcro
Then L.A. Gear's Greatest Night's in shell toes
Thought they were the dopest until I saw the Jordans
Had to cop some but they cost me a fortune
I was just a kid, the freshest on the block
After school shootin' hoops pumping on my Reebok's
Kept my shoes always new, coming straight out the box (Fresh)
Every day different colors on my Nike high-tops (Check it)
Air Force's, Airmaxes, even had a pair of Vans
K-Swisses, Chuck Taylors, can't forget the Timberlands
Bathing Ape's with the matching hoodie from Japan
But no matter what I'm wearing people staring like, "Damn! "
I've got a fetish for these kicks,
Fe-fetish for these jeans
A fetish for my hoodie, gotta have it I'm a fiend
Fe-fetish for these kicks
A fetish for these jeans
Fetish for my hoodie, fe-fe-fetish fetish fetish
Fit from a brand New Era,
Got the home town on the crown that I'm wearing
Lookin' for a love from LA to Paris
If you got style let me see what you sharin'
If you got a tank top sweats and some kicks,
Gimme that girl if my t-shirt fits
Mini-skirt works if you got nice hips
If you don't need a bra then you got nice tits
You're lookin'right when you rock a corset in a thong
Even better when you're dropping it with nothing at all
Take your sweater off in the Summer, Spring and Fall
'Cause skin's back in and it ain't the mall
I've got a fetish for these kicks,
Fe-fetish for these jeans
A fetish for my hoodie, gotta have it I'm a fiend
Fe-fetish for these kicks
A fetish for these jeans
Fetish for my hoodie, fe-fe-fetish fetish fetish
The lyrics to "Fetish" by Far East Movement describe the singer's love for fashion and clothing. They have a "fetish" for certain items like sneakers, jeans, and hoodies which they feel strongly attached to, even going as far as to call themselves "fiends" for them. The lyrics also discuss the singer's style and how they've tried different brands and types of clothing, from LA Gear's shell toes to Jordans and Nike high-tops.
The song also touches on the singer's confidence in their fashion choices, stating that they receive attention from others for how they dress. The lyrics mention fashion from different cities such as LA, Paris and Japan.
Overall, the song celebrates fashion and the confidence that comes with being comfortable in your own style.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a fetish for these kicks,
I am strongly attracted to these pairs of shoes
Fe-fetish for these jeans
I have a strong infatuation for these particular jeans
A fetish for my hoodie, gotta have it I'm a fiend
I have an irresistible craving for my hoodie and I cannot live without it
Sweater on tight as the nights get colder
As the nights become colder, I wear my sweater tightly to keep myself warm
City zipped up and the hood on my shoulders
I wear my hooded sweater while being in the city to keep myself comfortable
Haters looking green like a three-leaf clover
Jealous people are envious of me like a three-leaf clover and they show it through their expression
I've got a pair of every jeans I know of
I have a collection of almost every type of jeans that I am aware of
I've got gear that's free like bail watch me rock it, double they sales
I have received free clothes, and by wearing them, they become very popular and increase sales
Every day new jeans and a new shirt
I wear a new pair of jeans and a new shirt every day
From next year, it's like I'm back from the future
I have planned my fashion sense for next year and it feels like I am from the future
A fly outfit, (yes) on my hoverboard (yes)
I am wearing an attractive outfit while riding on my hoverboard
Take that off and put this logo on your chest
Remove your current clothes and wear these clothes with the logo on your chest
Rep the west, Downtown to Sunset, Melrose to Fairfax, damn I'm fresh!
I represent the western region and feel very stylish in all areas from Downtown to Sunset and from Melrose to Fairfax
For this pair on my feet, pro wings with velcro
I am wearing a pair of pro wings shoes with velcro straps
Then L.A. Gear's Greatest Night's in shell toes
I wore L.A. Gear shoes with shell toes during my best nights
Thought they were the dopest until I saw the Jordans
I thought those shoes were the best until I saw the Jordans
Had to cop some but they cost me a fortune
I had to buy myself a pair of Jordans, but they were very expensive
I was just a kid, the freshest on the block
I was very fashionable as a kid and was admired by my peers
After school shootin' hoops pumping on my Reebok's
I used to play basketball with my Reebok shoes after school
Kept my shoes always new, coming straight out the box (Fresh)
I always kept my shoes in a new and unused condition, making them look fresh
Every day different colors on my Nike high-tops (Check it)
I wear different colored Nike high-top shoes every day
Air Force's, Airmaxes, even had a pair of Vans
I have worn Air Force's, Airmaxes and even Vans shoes
K-Swisses, Chuck Taylors, can't forget the Timberlands
I have also worn K-Swisses, Chuck Taylors and Timberlands
Bathing Ape's with the matching hoodie from Japan
I once wore Bathing Ape's shoes, together with a matching hoodie from Japan
But no matter what I'm wearing people staring like, "Damn!"
People always look at me with amazement, irrespective of whatever I am wearing
Fit from a brand New Era,
I am wearing a new outfit from a brand named New Era
Got the home town on the crown that I'm wearing
I have the name of my hometown written on my cap
Lookin' for a love from LA to Paris
I am searching for love from Los Angeles to Paris
If you got style let me see what you sharin'
If you have a good sense of style, show it to me
If you got a tank top sweats and some kicks,
If you are wearing a tank top, sweatpants, and shoes
Gimme that girl if my t-shirt fits
If your t-shirt fits me, then I want to date you
Mini-skirt works if you got nice hips
Wearing a mini-skirt looks good if you have good hips
If you don't need a bra then you got nice tits
If you are not wearing a bra and still look good, then you have attractive breasts
You're lookin'right when you rock a corset in a thong
You look very attractive if you wear a corset in a thong
Even better when you're dropping it with nothing at all
It looks even more attractive when you are not wearing clothes
Take your sweater off in the Summer, Spring and Fall
It would be best to not wear sweaters during the Summer, Spring, and Fall seasons
'Cause skin's back in and it ain't the mall
Showing skin is back in fashion, and it is not just limited to malls
Contributed by Asher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Upasana
It's 2019... And still counting further for this song.
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2021 baby
Anthony Liu
these guys gotta blow up, they are the best asian rap artists ever
Christina Mac
thanks ironbro's ! this shoot was so fun to be apart of, ( even tho it was pretty cold and rained quite a bit that night ! ) it was allll worth it 3UP all day everyday
poohxiong79
this is what im talking about. Finally an asian group to hit mainstream that doesnt sound like they just got off the boat. Much respect!! Dont hate you fuckin haters!! Its a new day.
seaninaction
That beat is off the fricking hook. I can't stop dancing to it!
seaninaction
That beat is insane! I love dancing to that one!
Mishel
this is one of the reasons i love kevjumba haha
Piano Memo
You know FM is one of the best group i've seen!! Respect to Japan ;)
Andrei Pintea
BIG FAN BIG FAN!! COOL SONGS GUYS! Lov'em:X