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A while back, I got the chance to interview the lovely Kina Grannis, on behalf of 8Asians. She is one of Interscope’s newest artists ever since winning the Dorito’s Crash the Superbowl contest. The conversation itself covers everything from some background history, to how the Japanese culture effected both her and her sisters, to what’s coming up with her musical career.
I must apologize for the crackling of the recording since it seemed that the buffering didn’t completely set up yet before I had started. Novice sound tech on my part. Fortunately for me, she was very easy to talk to and we had a great conversation. We’ll probably catch up later with her to see where everything is going in her life.
Photo Credit: (Tim Monzon)
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Hmm... sounds like fun. Let me know. lol. I think I'm tallest so far from what I hear though. ;)
Hmm... sounds like fun. Let me know. lol. I think I'm tallest so far from what I hear though. ;)
Both Ben AND Brian have crazy deep voices. Good to know if we ever start that all-Asian R&B acapella band.
Both Ben AND Brian have crazy deep voices. Good to know if we ever start that all-Asian R&B; acapella band.
Cool interview! Ben - you have a pretty deep voice!
Cool interview! Ben - you have a pretty deep voice!
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