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
I Party
Far East Movement Lyrics
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Say? I-I-I-I-I Party all day and all n-n-n-night,
And I just wanna play my whole li-li-life,
I Party, I-I-I-I-I Party, I-I-I-I-I Party
Verse 1: KEV NISH
Lets party baby, tell the dj get the party crazy
I?m fellin faded like a classic pair of Ben Davis
I?m navigating through them girls like a new Mercedes
(Later) My games? in over drive, baby girl is so divine
Last shot it?s overtime, Patron and Henney is suicide
So sip it baby, do or dieeeee, its just you and i-i-i-i
Like a pair of di-i-i-ce, we can let it ride
(repeat hook)
Verse 2: PROHGRESS
The club going insane, feelin that bass, pushing that 808
Mama what?s my name, ride this train, FM make ya shake that thang,
I wanna hear you scream, AMF burn ya lips like gasoline,
Feelin so good like I?m in my dreams, make ya see 3 like a sippin on lean
We back and ya know its US, too much now throw it up
Then I?m back up on it, sippin that tonic, baby fill my cup
And ya don?t stop, git it, git it
I say don?t stop, git it, git it
Party don?t sleep 7 days a week cuz that beat so bad that it got me trippin?
Bridge - DB TONIK
Just open your mind, ay ay ay
Just open your eyes, ay ay ay
Your so blind, ay ay ay
Just open your eyes
Just for a short while
(repeat hook)
Verse 3: IZ
Club lights spinnin?, locs on, hoes grinnin?
White tee?s nicely pressed, I just might be,
The right G that flow cool, IZ there?s no 2
Roll through, Fly Gang, sideways, crime pays
Creepin? on yo stacks so homie don?t relax,
The straps in the jack? cuz I came thru the back
Where ever i go, the shotgun still rolls
Cops come to the shows and yall know how it goes
Verse 4: J-SPLIF
Its a jungle in this building from the window to the wall (wall)
Turn the music up lets rock the party cuz its on (on)
My game is through the roof like j-j-Jordan in the zone
Fresh Prince of Hollywood, Ch-ch-ch-Chillin on my throne
(repeat hook)
(repeat bridge)
(repeat hook)
The lyrics of Far East Movement's "I Party" are all about the crazy, wild, full-out partying lifestyle. The chorus of the song is very catchy and repetitive, with KEV NISH repeatedly singing "I Party all day and all n-n-n-night, and I just wanna play my whole li-li-life." The song is all about letting loose and enjoying yourself, and the verses describe different aspects of this lifestyle. KEV NISH raps about "navigating through them girls like a new Mercedes" and drinking "Patron and Henney" until "its just you and i-i-i-i," while PROHGRESS boasts about the group's ability to make the club go "insane" and get the crowd going wild. The bridge, sung by DB TONIK, encourages listeners to open their minds and their eyes to this party lifestyle, while the other two verses describe the various antics and adventures of the group.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Party" are fun and upbeat, despite their occasionally darker references to things like drinking and crime. The message is all about living life to the fullest and making the most of every moment, no matter what the consequences might be.
Line by Line Meaning
Say? I-I-I-I-I Party all day and all n-n-n-night,
I love to party every day and night, I can?t get enough.
And I just wanna play my whole li-li-life,
I want to party forever, never stopping, living my life to the fullest.
Lets party baby, tell the dj get the party crazy
Let?s have a good time, DJ please crank up the music.
I?m fellin faded like a classic pair of Ben Davis
I?m feeling high and intoxicated like an old pair of comfortable jeans.
(All Night) Music?s bangin, (All Night) hella ladies
All night long, the music is great and there are beautiful women everywhere.
I?m navigating through them girls like a new Mercedes
I am effortlessly moving through the girls at the party, like driving a new Mercedes.
(Later) My games? in over drive, baby girl is so divine
Later in the night, I am really bringing my A-game, and the girl I am with is amazing.
Last shot it?s overtime, Patron and Henney is suicide
I should stop drinking now, it?s overtime for me, and mixing Patron and Hennessy is dangerous.
The club going insane, feelin that bass, pushing that 808
The club is wild, and the bass and drums are intense.
Mama what?s my name, ride this train, FM make ya shake that thang,
The DJ is asking the ladies to get on board and dance to FM music, which will make their bodies move.
I wanna hear you scream, AMF burn ya lips like gasoline,
I want to hear you scream for joy, as the AMF (Adios Mother F*****) shot is strong, like gas burning your lips.
Feelin so good like I?m in my dreams, make ya see 3 like a sippin on lean
I feel awesome, like I am in a dream, and the lean is so strong that you see triple.
Just open your mind, ay ay ay
Be more open-minded.
Your so blind, ay ay ay
You are not seeing things correctly.
Just open your eyes
Just try to see things differently.
Club lights spinnin?, locs on, hoes grinnin?
The club lights are swirling, I am wearing my sunglasses, and the ladies are smiling.
White tee?s nicely pressed, I just might be,
My white t-shirt is freshly ironed, I am looking sharp.
The right G that flow cool, IZ there?s no 2
I am the right guy for the job, I flow well, and there?s no one else like me.
Roll through, Fly Gang, sideways, crime pays
I roll through with my Fly Gang crew, we drive sideways, we earn a lot of money.
Its a jungle in this building from the window to the wall (wall)
The club is wild, loud, and chaotic.
Turn the music up lets rock the party cuz its on (on)
Let?s turn up the volume and party hard, because it?s on.
My game is through the roof like j-j-Jordan in the zone
My skills are as high as Michael Jordan?s in his prime.
Fresh Prince of Hollywood, Ch-ch-ch-Chillin on my throne
I am feeling like a Prince in Hollywood, calm and cool on my throne.
Contributed by Nora Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nanya Business
Ten years later still dope af...
RickFer504(BEEF)
Its a good song broth.....
Mark Paton
One of my favorite that I've always thought about when I'm feelin fine
Madeline Hammons-Gishey
I was 15 ten years ago when I first heard this song! I miss being a teenager now I’m 25 still listening to this song.
Louis-Math
Listened to this song when I was 17 years old (10 years ago). These were the good old days.
LluviaAva
I could listen to this song over and over.
ShaRk_City.SJ.
for reals Same here
Josh Speed
Felt in Love in this Song when I drove in the Underground in Budapest back in the days in 2010. Still Love it.
Joel Varela
They definitely should've stuck with this sound. And to be quite honest, I don't think they'll ever make a better album than ANIMAL.
martin c
they sold out