{"podcast":{"title":"Reppin","slug":"reppin-773703","podcast_index_feed_id":773703,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/LAV5292937504","website_url":"https:// WWW.REPPIN.TV","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ee9b21f8-7bbe-11ed-857b-377db26296d7/image/a0c0cd8784d6c817986ac9bb4f3e093f.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Evelien Kong","episode_count":132,"summary":"the world knows what they're known for. this show finds out who they are. reppin is a documentary-style conversation podcast that goes beyond the bio, beyond the headline, beyond the role. real conversations with athletes, artists, executives, journalists, and creatives — about identity, race, mental health, success, self-worth, grit, courage and more. it's about owning your story. no apologies. no filtered narrative. real stories. just the person behind the title, telling it straight, in their own words. hosted by evelien — a tv producer and director with 25+ years pulling the real story out of extraordinary people, now doing it one conversation at a time. new episodes twice a month, wherever you listen. here, we're human first. find us on: website: www.reppin.tv youtube :https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast instagram @reppin_podcast substack: https://reppinafterhours.substack.com/","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T00:17:47.726772+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/reppin-773703"},"episode":{"title":"Far East Movement & the rise of The Rose","slug":"far-east-movement-the-rise-of-the-rose","published_at":"2026-02-24T14:27:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/reppin-773703/far-east-movement-the-rise-of-the-rose","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/reppin-773703","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/495/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP4655656271.mp3?updated=1771943864","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/495/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP4655656271.mp3?updated=1771943864","summary":"Reppin: James Roh on The Rose Documentary, Far East Movement’s Historic Breakthrough & The Rose’s Rise What does it take to break barriers, top the charts, and still stay rooted in community? In this episode of Reppin, I sit down with James Roh — artist, manager, and founder — to unpack the making of the The Rose Documentary and the remarkable rise of The Rose, a band that has built a fiercely loyal global fanbase through raw honesty, independence, and a commitment to authenticity. We trace the spark that led to the film — from a studio moment inspired by Michelle Yeoh to a key connection with Janet Yang — and why their story resonated so strongly when I saw it premiere at Tribeca Festival. The documentary captures a band navigating military service, label transitions, and creative rebirth while holding tight to friendship and mental health. James also dives deep into Far East Movement’s groundbreaking legacy as the first Asian American group to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with Like a G6. We talk about their decade-long grind, global touring, major collaborations, and the cultural impact of breaking into a space where Asian American artists were rarely seen — along with the backlash and pressure that came with that visibility. Their later album Identity marked a creative turning point, reconnecting the group to culture and community across Asia. You’ll hear how James channels those hard-earned lessons into active community building — using his experience to help boost The Rose and create sustainable paths for other artists. Through Transparent Arts, and collaborations with Wong Fu Productions and Gold House, he’s focused on building an ecosystem where Asian and Asian American creatives can thrive long term — and why that mission fuels everything he does. This ep…","meta_description":"Reppin: James Roh on The Rose Documentary, Far East Movement’s Historic Breakthrough & The Rose’s Rise What does it take to break barriers, top the charts…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2588,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/reppin-773703/episodes/far-east-movement-the-rise-of-the-rose/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/reppin-773703/far-east-movement-the-rise-of-the-rose.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}