Daniel kim danthology biography sample
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BIOGRAPHY
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My name is Daniel Kim and I am a 30-year-old Korean-Canadian from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
I was born an extremely sensitive child (both my parents are highly sensitive people). For how young I was, I should not have been able to catch the subtle details that I included in my drawings. I also learned faster and performed better than most other children my age. Growing up, I had no shortage of compliments. All the compliments that I received, however, were always tied to how well inom performed. From an early age, I learned that my performance determines my value as a person.
My sensitivity also caused me to experience intense emotions all my life. Although I had full freedom to feel and express my positive emotions, my stoic parents who have difficulty handling their own negative emotions did not exactly create the safest environment for me to feel and express my negativ emotions. Consequently, I grew up feeling
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Adventures in Asian pop music: 6 UBC acts to note
Following the success of rapper Psy’s worldwide smash “Gangnam Style” in 2012, South Korean pop acts like boy band BTS and girl group Blackpink have ridden Hallyu (the Korean Wave) to heady heights around the globe.
As K-pop (Korean pop) has been shattering linguistic and racial glass ceilings on U.S. Billboard and world charts, could it be merely a matter of time before music acts from other Asian countries also break through?
While we've previously featured Vancouver singer-songwriter Wanting Qu (who has released two EPs and three albums with songs in English and Mandarin), here’s a look at six more UBC grads and former students who pursued careers in Asian pop music. With forays into Cantopop (Cantonese pop), Mandopop (Mandarin pop), K-pop, and English-language markets, their stories reveal that musical success can come about in a variety of ways, ranging from unexpected inroads and sudden success to journeys filled wi
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Best Mashups on Apple Music: A Musical Journey
Music is an ever-evolving art form that continuously brings new sounds and experiences to its audience. Among the most creative and exciting musical trends are mashups. Mashups combine two or more songs, often from different genres or eras, into a single track, creating a new and unique listening experience. Apple Music, one of the leading music streaming platforms, hosts a plethora of these mashups. In this blog, we will explore some of the best mashups on Apple Music that you should add to your playlist right now.
What Makes a Mashup Great?
Before diving into the best mashups on Apple Music, it’s essential to understand what makes a mashup stand out. A great mashup seamlessly blends different tracks in a way that feels natural, even if the original songs are vastly different. The transition between songs should be smooth, and the combination should create a new musical narrative. Additionally, a good mashup respects the int