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Asian music encompasses numerous different musical styles originating from a large number of Asian countries.

Musical traditions in Asia

• Music of Central Asia
  • Music of Afghanistan
  • Music of Kazakhstan
  • Music of Mongolia
  • Music of Uzbekistan
• Music of East Asia
  • Music of China
  • Music of Japan
  • Music of Korea
  • Music of Taiwan
• Music of South Asia
  • Music of Sri Lanka
  • Ravanahatha
  • Asian Underground
  • Music of Bangladesh
  • Music of Bhutan
  • Music of India
  • Music of Nepal
  • Music of Iran
  • Music of Pakistan

• Music of Southeast Asia
  • Music of Indonesia
  • Music of Malaysia
  • Music of Vietnam
  • Music of Thailand
  • Music of the Philippines
• Music of West Asia
  • Arabic music
  • Music of Cyprus
  • Music of Israel
  • Music of Turkey

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Roc Marciano is an American rapper, songwriter and producer from Hempstead, Long Island (New York). Originally a member of Busta Rhymes' crew, Flipmode Squad becoming the sixth member after the departure of Lord Have Mercy, Roc left in 2001 to form the UN [1], a hardcore underground hip hop group consisting of three other MCs (Dino Brave, Laku & Mic Raw) with whom released an album on Carson Daly's 456 Entertainment in 2004. Notably, Roc appeared in the 2005 Wu-Tang Clan compilation album, Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture, and in Pete Rock's 2008 album, NY's Finest, drawing acclaim [2] for such performances. Since 2008, Roc Marciano has been working on his solo career, and to widespread internet acclaim,[3] released his entirely self-produced debut LP, Marcberg [4] in the Spring of 2010. The album was applauded for its throwback 90s east coast style, coming as a breath of fresh air amongst the various other hip hop albums released that year. His stream of consciousness narrative and boom-bap, rugged beats have also been the subject to many compliments from critics and bloggers alike. In 2011, Roc Marciano collaborated with Gangrene, the duo of rapper/producers Oh No and The Alchemist, to release the collaborative EP Greneberg. Roc Marciano is currently signed to Decon Records.

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

• 2010: Marcberg
• 2012: Reloaded (April)
• 2012: Marci Beaucoup (September)

EP's[link]

• 2011: The Prophecy (recorded 1997 for "The Noose Vol.1")
• 2011: Greneberg (with Gangrene (The Alchemist + Oh No) as Greneberg)

with The U.N.[link]

• 2004: UN Or U Out (World Records/456 Entertainment)
• 2004: Strength & Honor (The U.N. presents Rock Marciano) (Promotional Album released to promote the UN Or U Out album)

References[link]

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Planet Asia
Planet Asia performing in 2005
Background information
Birth name	Jason Green
Born	(1976-10-24) October 24, 1976 (age 35)
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Interscope, Avatar, Gold Chain, Wandering Worx
Associated acts	Cali Agents Dilated Peoples Tha Liks Zion I Talib Kweli Termanology Grand Agent Swollen Members Strong Arm Steady Blu Fashawn Lee Bannon Self Scientific Asterix (musician) Mizz Nina

Planet Asia aka King Medallions (real name Jason Green, born October 24, 1976)^[1] is an underground hip hop MC from Fresno, California who is a member of hiphop groups the Cali Agents, and Skhool Yard. He is also well known for his vast discography of mixtapes.

History[link]

During the 1990s, Planet Asia moved from Fresno, California to San Francisco, California and started rapping religiously. From 1997-2001, Planet Asia had been releasing various popular 12 inch singles. These singles such as "Definition of ILL" and "Place of Birth" were released by various labels such as Stones Throw and ABB Records. He reached full acclaim in 2001 when The Source gave him the First Round Draft Pick and Independent Album of the Year awards for How the West Was One. How The West Was One was recorded with fellow rapper Rasco under the group name Cali Agents and landed him a deal with Interscope Records.

While signed to Interscope Records, Planet Asia was not promoted like more popular Interscope acts Eminem and 50 Cent. The Fresno rapper stayed with Interscope until 2003 without releasing an album. He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002 for the song "W" by Mystic. Planet Asia has collaborated with famous artists such as Linkin Park, Bun B, Talib Kweli, Tupac Shakur and Ghostface Killah.

In 2003, Avatar Records signed Planet Asia to an exclusive world-wide recording contract and in 2004 released Planet Asia's debut album, The Grand Opening, to positive feedback. It earned him another Independent Album of the Year award from The Source. Avatar also released 12" vinyl records including "Summertime In The City" b/w "G's & Soldiers" featuring Kurupt produced by J. Wells, "Its All Big" b/w "Right or Wrong", and "Real Niggaz" featuring Ghostface. His record "G's & Soldiers" featuring Kurupt was prominently featured in John Travolta's 2005 film "Be Cool" released by MGM. After leaving Avatar, Planet Asia started his own record label, Gold Chain Music, with Walt Liquor.

His next album, The Medicine, was released on October 3, 2006 on ABB Records. The entire album was produced by Evidence of Dilated Peoples, with co-production credits from The Alchemist, Nucleus & Bravo.

On June 26, 2007, Planet Asia released "The Jewelry Box Sessions: The Album" on Gold Chain Music. The album featured the single "Havin' Things".

In 2010, Planet Asia collaborated with Malaysian artist, Mizz Nina, on a song called Hope.

In 2011, Planet Asia was a judge on the Ultimate MC TV show alongside with Royce da 5'9", Sean Price, Organik, and Pharoahe Monch.^[2]

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

• 2002: Still in Training
• 2003: Life as It is (Unreleased)
• 2004: The Grand Opening
• 2006: The Medicine
• 2007: Jewelry Box Sessions: The Album
• 2008: Pain Language (with DJ Muggs)
• 2010: Crack Belt Theatre
• 2011: The Bar Mitzvah (Digital Only Release)
• 2011: Camouflage Jackets (with G-Force)
• 2012: Black Belt Theatre (February 28)^[3]

EPs[link]

• Planet Asia (1998)
• The Last Stand (2000)
• Cracks in the Vinyl (with Madlib) (2011)

Mixtapes[link]

• The Steady Gang Mix (2004)
• The Sickness Part 1 (2006)
• Direct from C.A. (2008)
• Planet Asia & The Architekt: Blak Majik (King Medallion vs. Arch Angel) (2008)
• DJ Muggs vs. Planet Asia: The Pain Language Mixtape (Mixed by DJ Warrior) (2008)
• Planet Asia Present: Turbin - The Boys a Problem Vol.1 (2009)
• Planet Asia & F. L. O. : Planet F. L. O. (2009)

Compilations[link]

• Collabos and Bullets (2003)
• Throwbacks (Classics 1997-2001) (2004)

with Cali Agents[link]

• How The West Was One (2000), Ground Control
• Head of the State (2004), Pockets Linted/Groove Attack
• Fire & Ice (2006), Pockets Linted Entertainment

with Skhoolyard[link]

• Representation EP (1997) - as Yard Massive
• A New Way of Thinking (2002)

with Gold Chain Military[link]

• Chain of Command (2010)

with General Monks[link]

• Each Step becomes Elevated (2011)

with Durag Dynasty[link]

• TBA (2012) (Produced by The Alchemist)

References[link]

External links[link]

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• Planet Asia's Official Website
• Interview with DJ Muggs
• "Havin' Thangs MP3"
• Planet Asia's Career History
• Discography
• Last Plane to Jakarta review of The Grand Opening