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. โThe 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.โ- 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 FOXโs โSo You Think You Can Danceโ, MTVโs โAmericaโs Best Dance Crewโ, ABC Familyโs Lincoln Heights, CBS Primetime shows โCSI: Miamiโ and โCSI: NYโ, multiple placements on HBOโs โEntourageโ, โFast & Furious Tokyo Driftโ and โFinishing the Gameโ (a featured film at Sundance 2007). FM was also the first Asian act to perform at the Sundance Film Festivalโs prestigious Music Cafรฉ 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 McDonaldโs Lost Ring campaign during the 2008 Olympics. FM was also a featured artist for Verizon Wirelessโs LG Dare โTouch Oneโ Campaign. Theyโve 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 Movementโs single โGirls On The Dance Floorโ 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 โLet the Future Inโ With Karen Mok
On May 18, 2020, Far East Movement released a single โ We Are the Truthโ With Sha Sha Jones
Hey
Far East Movement Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ Let's Go! Let's Go! Let's Go! Lets Go!
Verse 1
Kev: f-f-funky like a finger nail (Git on up!)/ I throw your panties in a wishing well (Git on up!)
Something spicy for my people keep it Hot! Hot!/ we the chicken of the sea that never Flop! Flop!
S-So watcha watcha barking bout like u aint ruff/ Spin around like the Lotto, u a million bucks
U been anticipatin and times a wasting/ stop chasin chump change ya ch-ch-CHUMP!
J-Splif: Even if u aint a dancer, get out them handcuffs/ and get your body moving wild like the bang bus
Get ur hands up, stand up and feel proud/ everybody wanna kick it, they know you'll get down
Come and chill with me, leave drama at the door/ I drink before the club cuz this brothers still broke (oh!)
That's for real, Ima ghetto rock star/ after planet earth I'm on the way to rock mars!
Hook: Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ aint no crime to let yourself go
Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ Let's Go! Let's Go! Let's Go! Lets Go!
Hook: Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ aint no crime to let yourself go
Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ Let's Go! Let's Go! Let's Go! Lets Go!
Verse 2
Prohgress: Now everybody wants they shine and if they say that they don't then you know they lying
Put me on the back burner like im Uncle Fester, but when I blow up who's the first on Friendster.. like
How u doin? How's it goin? How u been?/ French-kiss my ass, u still ain't getting in
Wanna free ride cuz ur career is saggin/ but there's no more space up on this band wagon likeโฆ.
Kev: WOW! How ya like me now?
Jane: Holla-Holla-Holla-How u like me now
J Splif: I said Wow!
Kev: How u like me now?
FM: Get up! Get Down! Get up and get down!
Hook: Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ aint no crime to let yourself go
Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ Let's Go! Let's Go! Let's Go! Lets Go!
Hook: Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ aint no crime to let yourself go
Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ Let's Go! Let's Go! Let's Go! Lets Go!
Bridge
Jane: We be!
Kev: Free and funkedafied to def
Jane: We be!
Prohgress: Junkies when the beat is fresh
Jane: You are
J Splif: Something like a super star
Jane: Say OOOO
Jane: We be!
Kev: Free and funkedafied to def
Jane: We be!
Prohgress: Junkies when the beat is fresh
Jane: You are
J Splif: Something like a super star
Jane: Say OOOO
FM: Gotta gimme gimme gimme gimme all u got
Jane: Say oooooo
FM: Gimme all u got, gotta gimme gimme gimme gimme all u got
Jane: Say oooooo
Hook: Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ aint no crime to let yourself go
Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ Let's Go! Let's Go! Let's Go! Lets Go!
Hook: Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ aint no crime to let yourself go
Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ Let's Go! Let's Go! Let's Go! Lets Go!
The lyrics of "Hey" by Far East Movement are all about letting go and enjoying life without caring about what others think. In the hook, they repeat "Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ aint no crime to let yourself go" encouraging people to free themselves from societal expectations and lose themselves in the moment. The verses each focus on a different member of the group and their individual perspectives, but all share the same central message of living in the present.
Verse one features Kev, who compares himself to something funky, effortlessly cool and unique, saying "funky like a finger nail." He also raps about representing his people and staying hot, all while being the "chicken of the sea that never Flop". In verse two, Prohgress emphasizes how every person wants to shine and be recognized for their talents, saying, "Now everybody wants they shine and if they say that they don't then you know they lying." But the message remains the same, he's not going to wait for anyone to give him his time to shine or put him in the spotlight. Jane and J-Splif adding to the chorus with the words "We be free and funkedafied to def/Junkies when the beat is fresh/You are something like a superstar". In the end, the lyrics suggest that life is short so don't wait for permission to let loose and enjoy every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ aint no crime to let yourself go
It's okay to let go and have fun, don't hold back
Holla-Holla-Holla-Hey, Holla-Ho/ Let's Go! Let's Go! Let's Go! Lets Go!
Come on, let's go and have a good time
f-f-funky like a finger nail (Git on up!)/ I throw your panties in a wishing well (Git on up!)
I'm cool and funky, and I can make you feel good
Something spicy for my people keep it Hot! Hot!/ we the chicken of the sea that never Flop! Flop!
We got something hot for our fans that will never disappoint
S-So watcha watcha barking bout like u aint ruf/ Spin around like the Lotto, u a million bucks
Stop acting tough and be confident, you're worth a lot
U been anticipatin and times a wasting/ stop chasin chump change ya ch-ch-CHUMP!
Stop wasting time and chasing small rewards, go for the big ones
Even if u aint a dancer, get out them handcuffs/ and get your body moving wild like the bang bus
Even if you're not a good dancer, let go and have fun on the dance floor
Get ur hands up, stand up and feel proud/ everybody wanna kick it, they know you'll get down
Raise your hands and be proud, everyone knows you can party
Come and chill with me, leave drama at the door/ I drink before the club cuz this brothers still broke (oh!)
Hang out with me and forget about problems, I drink because I'm still broke
That's for real, Ima ghetto rock star/ after planet earth I'm on the way to rock mars!
I'm a real rock star from the ghetto and I'm going to rock the whole universe
Now everybody wants they shine and if they say that they don't then you know they lying
Everyone wants to be successful, even if they deny it
Put me on the back burner like im Uncle Fester, but when I blow up who's the first on Friendster.. like
People ignore me now, but when I become successful, they'll all want to be my friend
How u doin? How's it goin? How u been?/ French-kiss my ass, u still ain't getting in
Don't bother trying to be my friend now, it's too late
Wanna free ride cuz ur career is saggin/ but there's no more space up on this band wagon likeโฆ.
You want to join my successful group, but there's no more room for you
WOW! How ya like me now?
I'm successful now, how do you feel about me?
Holla-Holla-Holla-How u like me now
Are you impressed with me now?
I said Wow!
I'm impressed with myself
FM: Get up! Get Down! Get up and get down!
Get up and dance with us
We be!/ Free and funkedafied to def/ Junkies when the beat is fresh
We're free and funky and love to dance when the music is new
You are/ Something like a super star/ Say OOOO
You're like a superstar, say OOOO
Gotta gimme gimme gimme gimme all u got
Give me everything you've got
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Xander Minjares
๐ wow crazy!!! I say hey!!!! Love it... So unexpected like a true dance artist.. Full of sound and great vocals... Thanks for still making amazing music... โจ
Mau Cruz
los amooooo me encanta su musica espero poder verlos y escucharlos en vivo antes de morir!
ืืื ืืจืืืกืื
nice seeing you work with such big names ivry, i'm israeli by the way & i really like your work & your personalety, respect hehe
inyourshadow69
love it!
I N
Nuevas rolas! los amo <3
dehruncn
Far East Movement, eh?ย Not a collaboration I'd expect, but I like it!
DJ RGBeats
ืืชืืืจืชื ืืืืืืงื !ย
Lia Marjani
woww! โคโคโคืืืืจืจืจ ๐
Gianluca
Amazing. Greetings from Germany
ืื ืฉืืช
I love TYP!!!!!!!!!!!