“Like a Rolling Stone: the Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres”, a film by Suzanne Joe Kai (2021)” | This documentary came off Netflix rotation in June 2025. Check JustWatch to track if it becomes available on another platform. | Originally published on MainlyPiano.com, December 2022.

“The Chinatown Tour: Making Resistance Culture in These Times,” an interview with MC TingBuDong a/k/a Jamel Mims by Laila Rahman | Originally published in MainlyPiano.com, March 2025.

by Steve YipJuly 14, 2022Originally from Mainly Piano We lost a living legend when Pearl Wong passed on June 8, 2022 at age 90. Who was she and why does it matter as I am writing this, and I will expand briefly in this memorial? Let’s start with this sentiment that can be found on…

The Asian Hip-Hop Scene According to Jamel Mims a.k.a. MC TingbudongAn Interview by Steve Yip | December 16, 2022 Jamel Mims is a multimedia artist and rapper, who put the message of fundamental social change — revolution — into his music and performances. As an artist, he is known as MC Tingbudong who raps in…

ViralMC TingBuDong2021 / MC TingBuDong21 minutesReview by Steve Yip MC TingBuDong’s WebsiteMC TingBuDong’s Artist Page on MainlyPiano Album LinksAmazon (referral)Apple/iTunesSpotify *This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.* This is most likely a much different musical journey. If one is musically and politically curious, check…