LP: Hmong’s Rising Hip Hop Artist
One of the most anticipated new solo artists in the Hmong community hits the music industry with fresh cutting edge lyrics filled with a brand new beat giving the Hmong community a break through towards other Asian ethnicities here in America. Paul “LP” Yang, Hmong’s newest hip hop has made 2006 the best year in the Hmong music industry. His self titled debut album “It’s Time” was originally released in his hometown of Detroit, not too far away from where he currently lives, Eastpointe, MI. For fans sake, LP stands for Lyrical Producer.One of the most anticipated new solo artists in the Hmong community hits the music industry with fresh cutting edge lyrics filled with a brand new beat giving the Hmong community a break through towards other Asian ethnicities here in America. Paul “LP” Yang, Hmong’s newest hip hop has made 2006 the best year in the Hmong music industry. His self titled debut album “It’s Time” was originally released in his hometown of Detroit, not too far away from where he currently lives, Eastpointe, MI. For fans sake, LP stands for Lyrical Producer. This 20 year old hip hop artist, executive producer and song writer started rapping at the tender age of 13. First it was just for fun but by the time LP was 15 he started making beats and knew he was going to get somewhere with his music. LP is the first Hmong solo artist who has crossed over into other Asian communities making a name for himself and establishing a cultural phenomenon.
The whole concept of the song was to let Hmong people know that we need to stick together in order to make a difference.
ASIANCE: What made you jump into signing on with Shaolin Entertainment?
PY: I signed with them because I saw that they were serious with their music like me and they are pretty well known.
ASIANCE: Were you pretty confident that you were going to make it big, even if it’s in the Hmong community? Do you plan to expand it towards other Asian communities?
PY: Yeah, you can say that I was pretty confident. But I just did what I did and let the music speak for itself. Even from the beginning, my main focus wasn’t only for the Hmong community; it was for the music industry itself. As for expanding my music to other Asians, that’s already done.
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ASIANCE: What do your parents think about this music career you have going for yourself? Do they support you in this? Do you also work, besides producing your own music?
PY: Yeah my parents support it but only to a certain point. And do I have a job? Yeah I do but that’s for me to know and yall to find out.
ASIANCE: What was your experience working with Rare, who of course are the business partners of Shaolin Entertainment?
PY: Rare is like family. They taught me a lot and showed me the ropes of the music business world.
ASIANCE: Did they also teach you how to write, how to record, to mix and match your lyrics? Or did you do that all on your own?
PY: Nah they didn’t. I knew all these before we met. But they helped out a lot on promoting my music and boosting the quality of it.
ASIANCE: While recording in the studio, is it hard to get the right beat, harmony, music or tone?
PY: Well it depends. Most of the time it’s pretty easy, but if I’m not in the mood, it can get difficult.
ASIANCE: What does Shaolin Entertainment mean to you? How was the experience?
PY: They mean a lot. If it wasn’t for them, yall wouldn’t know who LP is. The experience was great. I know I have a strong team behind me.
ASIANCE: Did you travel all the way to Milwaukee to record your songs, or is there a studio in your hometown where you can make some of your music?
PY: Yeah I traveled to Milwaukee to record the first album but for the second one, I’m going to record it here.
ASIANCE: I’ve also heard some of your songs which concern the Hmong people in Laos, Thailand and other areas, as well as the Hmong’s here in America are going through the whole phase of rebellion, drugs, and partying. “For my People” which is going to be featured on your next album, during the making of that song, was it a personal?
PY: Yeah the whole concept of the song was to let Hmong people know that we need to stick together in order to make a difference. People always talk about how they want us “Hmong peoples” to be heard but at the same time they don’t support each other. Now how is that gonna work? We all need to look at the bigger picture.
ASIANCE: Are there any last words for Asian artists who want to step into the music business? What are some advices to give them?
PY: Be yourself. Take criticism as a good thing. Trust me not everyone is gonna like what you do. So whatever you do, do it cause you want to. Well I’m out. Holla at me PEOPLES! IT’S LP…… It was a struggle to get this article interview done, with both our times being filled with other projects and obligations. We actually managed to finish this interview, even if it was through e-mail. Paul “LP” Yang is a deep thinker, writing songs about everyday lives and political issues which eventually will affect everyone. With much determination, Yang has scored major underground hits with DJs and clubs around Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and other states with his debut entitled “It’s Time”, “Bounce That” and “My First Love”. Yang is currently working on his second album “Still Grindin” while his debut still roaring through the internet on Reverbnation and Facebook.com. Not to forget, Yang is already widely known in the Hmong community and those who are fans of hip hop music.
hahaha nice songs… keep it up..
I’ll give you a gun.
shoot me if you gangstah xD
blah… =D
nice songs … hehehe
young hmong brother, keep on saying what you got to say because you are HMONG.
is he suppose to be like a gangsta or something if he is he wouldn’t be on stage yellin out fuck this and fuck that… real gangsta dies on the streets so they do make to the big times… i ain’t trying to hate or nothing don’t talk about a show u haven’t been 2..
sup LP keep on rapping foe our hmong peoples cuzz now in days people dont listen cuzz they think they too gangsta and shit im not in a gang its just called fam deep cuzz its family you kno wat im saying but by the way do you kno pao chang he moved from mishagin too ark he said he kno you but any way at least we all asian and we all need to stick together and stay tough cuzz now in days over hea in OK and MN people killing each other man asian killing asian man can you stop this shit cuzz im tried of fighting foe gangs and shit i just want peace man…….duce…oh yhea meh page is family_gang its called that cuzz we all family ohh and check out meh cuzzin rap all of them hope you like it LP just saying if you like it thats all well peace out..LP…
sup L.P RAPPER THIS IS FROM CALIFORNIA AND YALL WANT TO RAP TOGETHERE?CUZ IN MY HOODZ TO MANY GANG BANNGER YOU KNO WHAT I MEAN?MY C’D CALL TOP OF THE LINE-IT ABOUT A GANGSTA LYFE AND GETTING MARRY AT 14 YEAR OLD YEA …..BOUNCE
<3 KEEPING IT REAL-->3 L.P <3
A LP!
lUv yO’ sOng…my gUrl be lUvin’ it toO…Keep Dat hmOng priDe gOin’ On…i suPpOrt u 100%….
aye lp that shit you be doing it be some tight as sheit cuz i gots all your cds the one i liked all them. and buddah bang bang bang like chai vang sheit when i heard that i was like oh man they did that sheit and chai vang was a close family to me and my dad wel im outs we support your music man from minnesota to newyork area i played it for them
i love your rap my rap is gangsta i would like do sink the rap for mee and to see if the peolple like my song rap thank’s contacter mee 0617304714
dammn ..lovin yo music…
plannin to sing it soon..
hope yall dont mind..wella
keep up tha work k….
duece
~amie~
I love ur songs! i think they is so cool! u did a great job! u a truth rapper!
hey!
umm anit u umm michel lor from ark. unlce or sumthing lyke tat welp yea tk
hey i love yuyo songer because cause your tight
yeah this be koun vang from oroville ca…..like u songs…keep it up bro….yeah lookin forward to yall new music that is comin out….i like For My Hmong People the best cause thats wat we all need to do…will peace out…i got skool…lol..
was sup boi…this be a girl….lol..from oroville ca….will been listenin to ur raps….like it….will keep it up….oh yeah i rap to…so yeah…i like like???yeah….
dam dawg….like ur songs….will i just want to say that u have inspire me to be a rapper….so im hit the mic and maybe one day rap with u….lol…peace…
I love your music last time i went in North carolina your last song was super star love that song. Keep on going and u make it.
i heard some of your songs..their pretty cool ahee!
keep it up you’re doing just fine!
hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ur song is good!
OMG i love all ur songs u soo good at rapping i love the song asian pride and who u dissin and so on will nice to talk to u will add me on msn mean_tina@hotmail.com ttul kkkk keep up the good work are u ever comin to the hmong tsab new year to rapp u should will yea again tuul kkkk….
…you are. You are one of the many Hmong-American artists who inspires us and let us know that we are more than just gangstas and other disgraces to the Hmong. Keep it up, and one day, your dream will be even more bigger.
dang, dawg. I thank you 4 showing ppl what we really are. Not a discrase but we can make a difference. We just need to stick together like every hmong rapper says. But we can’t if there are people who don’t care to take a look. I was inspired myself so that’s why I write my own poems or rhymes. Hit meh up at xiong_zee@hotmail.com
Hey Lp, just wanna let you know that your songs are off
the hook. Your lyrics touches me really deep inside. They
sure do mean alot to you huh? Well keep it up with the good work that your doing, dont give up. And one last thing..
Show our hmong people how its like out there. I know your
a big inspiration to others. Bye.
cool love ur song
Can someone get me the lyrics for LP’s song ” Here for U”
hey friends! I;m a huge fan of LP and i can not find any of cds’ here in american stores? Does anyone know where i can find his music or what stores i can find them in??? PLease please let me know… or do i have to order his music online???
Hey LP! I’m no Asian. I don’t even live in America, but you are far better than most of these other rappers. I like your song ASIAN the best.
Yo LP, you’re a huge inspiration for me and my buddy. Ever since my bud showed me your music, I’ve been inspired by the quality of your music. Me and my buddy, AC (is his rap name) want to rap as good as you. We suck, but maybe we’ll get better. I hope one day that I can be known like you and I will give credit to all the rappers that have inspired me through music, especially you.