May 19, 2023 - Introducing his play on the popular animated series American Dragon: Jake Long, one of the Bay Area’s favorite rappers & producers Chow Mane has titled his next project “AZN Dragon: Cake Long”, solidifying his stance as a main figure in Asian American Hip Hop. Including several of his most popular hits (“ABG 2”, “Beyblade”, “Go Back 2 China”), “Cake Long” also introduces several highly anticipated new records. Featuring a range of versatility in sound, his impactful lyrical delivery paired with mainstream-friendly pop melodies offers culturally significant themes which mainly focus on Asian cultural issues and perspectives. “AZN Dragon: Cake Long” releases during AAPI month as a way of honoring and spreading awareness of Asian culture through the medium of Hip Hop.
Chow Mane is also not afraid to get personal; vulnerable storytelling through comedic wordplay offers fans a glimpse into the artist's unique life story and personality that they have grown to know and love. Most recently, Chow Mane performed the new project LIVE at the first and largest Asian music festival: Sabaidee Fest. Thriving during his LIVE show, Chow Mane plans to deliver another performance of the full project at San Jose’s Regency Ballroom with Latin American rapper Kung Fu Vampire. And most recently, the Bay Area Hip Hop artist has received placements and high praises from some of Spotify’s top editorial playlists including Beats & Rhymes, Internet People, Fresh Finds Hip Hop, Monday Spin and New Music Friday Philippines. Chow Mane is easily establishing himself as an artist on the rise and “AZN Dragon: Cake Long” does not disappoint.
Like a top chef, Bay Area rapper and producer Chow Mane is known for his diverse, unorthodox, but carefully crafted dishes. Sometimes sweet and sometimes bitter (but always tasty), the flavors in Chow Mane's music range from lighthearted and cheeky to melodic and sobering. Chow Mane combines infectious delivery, playful vocals, and complete soundscapes to create a fine balance between West Coast hip-hop, alternative R&B and pop. Chow Mane earned international recognition for his sonic versatility — being able to switch between crooning storytelling in his nostalgic single “WOES IN THE 510” to the cultural wordplay in his viral hit “ABG.” Fans quickly latched onto Chow’s bouncy delivery and raspy vocals, and he produced a series of viral singles such as “Candy (What's The Word),” “Tasty!,” and “San Jose.”
