[next big things]

It's official...

YouTube is dominated by Asians.

HappySlip, AJ Rafael, Gabe Bondoc, Passion, Rin on the Rox. But where's my tristate at? What you got on Jay Legaspi, John-Flor, Alfa, Matt Sia …

But enough of my ebonic swag speak.

I honestly grew up with most of these guys. Drove my first car listening to John-Flor. Broke up with my first girlfriend listening to Jay Legaspi (sorry broham). But today is a new day. Now it's time the eastcoast met the next generation of singer/songwriters. It's been long overdue.

- HelloIMDylan - the youngest, and in my opinion the best guitar player of the bunch. He played Kollaboration at NYU awhile back. He's going places.

- Kat Madamba – Kat gets better every time I see her perform. Her voice was as strong as ever this past Tuesday at Tasty Coco. And she’s artistic to boot. (peep the poster to the right).

- Ryan Bandong – The Baruch kid pretty much came out of nowhere. His covers and poppy tunes earned him instant Youtube credits with AJ Rafael. His friends Napon, Noel and Elise showed us that NY has something to say too.

- Laura Cancio – Hands down, the best female vocalist I’ve ever known. And she doesn’t break a sweat. The more I’m around her, the less talent I realize I have. Plus, she’s the only one who’s as passionate for The Get Up Kids as I am.

- Alan Ray – Despite his many professions…nurse, roommate, barber, martial artist, and panty dropper, Alan actually started off as a musician. I am blessed to share the stage, and a small Newark apartment, with him.

For any of you new musicians, they’ve set the bar right here. And for all you musicians still on your grind , step your game up.