What is the most satisfying thing about being Asian and in the music business?
Styles: Probably being looked up to by young Asian Americans trying to do music, act, or write, or anything that isn’t stereotypically an “Asian” occupation. It’s real cool to know that our music is kind of helping inspire other Asian Americans to pursue what they feel strongly about as well. Chops: I think the best thing about being Asian American and in the music business is, there’s not too many cats that came before us. So therefore, people don’t have an idea in their head of somebody we’re “supposed” to sound like, and we can just kind of be ourselves. DENNIS: Now what is the most frustrating thing about being Asian American and in the music business? Styles: Maybe not the most frustrating thing, but one thing that bothers me is that many Asian Americans just don’t listen to hip-hop music, and can’t appreciate it on the level that we do. Don’t get me wrong, there are definitely many, many Asian Americans who love hip-hop and really support us.
