Dawen - Wake Up (Official Video)

[artfreakX0X0]

saw this on MYX and i cudnt stop watching it after recording it! really lovin this song :]

[dawen]

@artfreakX0X0 thanks so much!

[crzy4euro1979]

NICE!! Was looking for "wake-up" songs and this popped up! What luck! Much peace to you!

[dmbfan101]

Decided to put together a "Wake Up" mix for early mornings and just stumbled onto this song... and it's really good... really good

[dawen]

@dmbfan101 thanks so much bro, peace.

[oXxXChRoMeXxXo]

love love this song!!!! GO DAWEN!!! :D

[t0ferz]

So I just discovered MNET and heard your song. It's really amazing. Great job, bro. =D

[dawen]

@t0ferz awesome, thanks for watching, appreciate it!

[t0ferz]

@dawen holy crap ..you responded. sweet. I bought your album, so you know. It gives me the perfect vibe. Take it easy, mate.

[socialization1]

I heard this song a couple of years ago and I LOVE IT!!!!!!

[dawen]

@socialization1 awesome! thanks for supporting, you must have been there at the beginning

[abercoast]

Beast. If only I lived in Cali.

[Sup3RxMariO]

i literally heard this song for the first time about 10 minutes ago and i have listened to it about 5 times.. its an amazing song. good job Dawen.

[dawen]

@Sup3RxMariO thanks for the support!

[happycherrytomato]

love yr videos! n this song is great! so impressive :))

[dawen]

thank you @happycherrytomato for the support!

[TheWeedgeable]

Such talent! My daughter who is 4 loves you too!

[dawen]

@TheWeedgeable thank you and your daughter so much! it means so much!

[pacificnfresh]

who is Dawen?

amazing >.<

[TheDislikeLike]

I'm speechless...This is just...Amazing...

[gravydavy94]

I am actually in love with all of your work.... You are so talented :)

[iCanThinkOfName9]

I can't get youuu Stewieeh :P

[ziieprudence]

this is so meaningful dawen!! you're awesome:D

[dawen]

thanks @ziieprudence !

[jofutofu]

great performance at ITASA 2011 @ CAL

[dawen]

thanks @jofutofu ! ITASA was such a blast!

[miasweetypiex]

that is brill :) love it x

[newtokyoterror]

lol

[BunnyVMusic]

This is amazing!!

[Razielian]

what i wouldnt do to cover this song...but where to start??

[DJCainmorales]

i love the beat.. as well as the meaning of the song... great job again tol... ingat at God Bless...

[ampworkz22]

sick...=D

[starry012]

love this song! =)

and love SHOES! great job last night! congrats on the win!

[dawen]

@starry012 Thank you so much! and thanks for coming out to Kollaboration. the crowd was amazing!

[angelinelblur]

Very nice music!

[aznballer2332]

GREAT performance tonight man!

[dawen]

@aznballer2332 Thanks, bro!

[DaManRigel]

As always, Well DONE, D!!!! Way to address stereotyping heads on while keeping true to yourself with this invigorating, original and upbeat track! So is your album out yet? and let us know how to obtain a copy of it, kid!

The World's Number 1 NegroPino HERO;

-Rigel (Gellyman)

[dawen]

@DaManRigel Hey I appreciate all the support! Yes, my album is called 'American Me' and you can get it on itunes or amazon. Or if you like physical CDs my store is at dawen[dot]us

Peace!

[drestitch]

Very Nice Bro Truly An Inspirational Piece Of Art.

[dawen]

@drestitch thank you for such a compliment. I feel it right here.

[drestitch]

@dawen No Problem Brotha Keep the Music Alive

[AwesomeMcTubbs]

Meh.

[Razielian]

the composition of the music and the lyrical genius of this is so astounding to me...One day I hope to be as realistic and talented and courageous and INSPIRATIONAL as you Mr. Dawen. we are all equal men but the way we present ourselves is key in unlocking co-existence. Thank you for starting a movement for us ''minorities'' your work will go farther than anyone will expect i think.

[dawen]

@Razielian hey thanks for all your words. THey mean a lot and I definitely feeling encouraged to keep it going. Much peace.

[mstorie85]

LOVE it!! its so real!! beautiful...you are beautiful music beautiful

[Razielian]

this shit is amazing...your amazing and your producer...wow

[dawen]

@Razielian Thanks for your comment. Much appreciated!

[mowens8602]

Nice one Dawen!

[dawen]

@mowens8602 Thanks!

[MpcSteeziN]

hahaha man dat wussup haha ur lyrics is deep u talented man 

[mvw6810]

Nice video and powerful words. I like this song! Keep doing you!

[dawen]

@mvw6810 Thank you so much. That means a lot to me. Peace!

[dawen]

@ITswinDYyo thanks so much!

[nigeltkingsbury]

I just saw this artist live at an anti-stereotyping event in Eugene OR, he was amazing! I am buying his CD "American Me". I thought his live version of wake up was better as his voice reflected a great sense of passion than this video exudes. I hope he puts his song Philadelphia on here soon, that song is amazing. This is the kind of music that can change lives. Thanks Dawen!

[dawen]

@nigeltkingsbury Thank you so much. Your comments are so encouraging. I had an awesome time performing in Eugene and hope to be back soon! I'm glad you liked Philadelphia and given the recent events, I am gonna try to complete the song! Thanks again for your support!

[Tiffany216]

Wow! You're definitely talented!!Continue expressing your wonderful soul and you'll find a wider and wider audience! Continued blessings beloved!

[Utada379]

I really like this. The chorus is really catchy. I think i'll be making a trip to itunes. :)

[dawen]

@Utada379 Your support means so much. Thank you!

[kidrobot68]

wow you look kinda like Tae Yang lol great song/vid btw.

[leonel1982]

wow. i can't believe i went to middle school with him.

[pewmanfustudios]

Really good!

[kiieren]

it's a comfortable song. I like it. Rock on Dawen!

[dawen]

Thanks so much!

[GeeAnnie]

Great job!!! You're going to be the next big thing for APAs! Love it.

[dawen]

Aww, thanks so much for the support! That means a lot to me! Peace.

[lucinda415]

yea...my buddie juss shared this vid 2 me =D

haha im diggin ur music dude!!!!

[dawen]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it!

[joelnes25]

u rocked last nite at UCSD!! the only 1 to sing OG songs.

[dawen]

Thank you truly. The vibe was amazing at the LOFT. You guys got a good thing going on.

[ratixxxali]

totally amaaaaaaaaaaaaazingggggggggg :D:D:D:DD:

lav lav lav lav lav uuu :D

[TheKaka25]

i used this video to write an essay and it gave me inspiration thank you so much! my dad is african american and im Caucasian and people expect me to be "ghetto" because of that and this helped me to be myself! :) thank you so much

[dawen]

Thank you for your words. They mean so much and I truly appreciate it. It's all about self-empowerment and starting a dialogue. Much love and peace.

[janetna]

i was watching the "voteCPAF" video david choi put up and surfed into your channel. this is an awesome song. you have a great voice! maybe you can check out my covers on my channel too. not sure if you know korean boy group 2pm though.. keep up the great work! =)

[4C0GProductions]

Once again, great song with a great message, keep up this music. I also heard it from facebook, and he's awesome. I saw the rehearsal for this song, you should make another video with the song sounding like that. KEEP IT UP!

[anotherazngirl11]

<3 it, go asians

[abixD101]

Aw, he's amazing. I love his voiceeee. Great melody.

[MilesJCole]

I like the music. The song was good but I don't see racism much around here. So the message is kinda dumb to me.

[Media151]

Great Job! I saw some familiar faces.

[dragoblood68]

very very very good song touching

[jepriepouramour]

this was an interesting song! =]

[06jennerm]

JLRGunzz

fuck off

its a gd song

ur a rasict prick

if u dnt like people becos of what they look like, get a life

nice song mate

not my type of music

but nice message

keep it up

[novaiceblaze]

taiwan bud. dawen is from taiwan. if your going to be racist at least be accurate.

[abixD101]

@JLRGunzz yeah you need to go to hell you motherfucker. Who cares what his race is.

[JLRGunzz]

Fuck off you chinky bastard cunt, go back to China

[MrChinasAwesome]

@JLRGunzz u fukin piece of shit -.-

[cokekatie]

umm... descrimanation??? well im not trying to be mean but why do people make songs like this?? becaus they make shows like what its like to be blak in america but wat about what its like to be wite in america or what its like to be japanese in america? japanese people have it worse and black and white people choose to ruin there life by the way they dress and the people that hang out with aND THEY DO DRUGS MY AUNTIE GOT MURDERED BECAUSE OF DRUGS!

[TheChocoMochi]

@cokekatie What discrimination?? Get your point across better. You apparently think that this song does not apply to Japanese or black people although it does. How do Japanese people have it worse? World War 2 ended about 70 years ago. People "make songs like this" because of people like JLRGunzz. P.S. work on your grammar/spelling. Besides that, this is a good song :)

[livstanger]

can you spell?

[holdingpensotightly]

So I understand your pain, but I really hope your point is that it IS people's choice to be what they are and that race has nothing to do with it.

[cokekatie]

so ur famous wow it sounds like it your voice is awesome

[samqaid]

nice song

[billn10]

i like rock music and i think this is awesome!!!

[rahimi15]

Good Job keep it up :)

[Mountjoyjr]

this guy has got to get used to it

racisms been around for years

it will never go cuz its funny as fuck

now discrimination (as in beating the shit into people cuzza the colour of their skin etc)

thts totally wrong

[kylra1]

Racism still hurts, because people won't see that we're all human and skin color is nothing. Where you're from and what you are doesn't and shouldn't matter, but ignorant people won't see this side of things.

People like to get the humor out of racism, when really it isn't humorous. It's immature, stupid, disrespectful and inconsiderate.

[cherrytwi5t]

I really, truly loved this, except the lyrics... I agree with what you're saying but like, really?? You killed a potentially deep and profound song.

[cherrytwi5t]

Song got stuck in my head and couldn't get it out, but the lyrics just really didn't fit.... the meaning is great though and I can totally relate

[jordanlooney]

i really dont mean to sound mean, but, is this serious?

[deathisstilyettocome]

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[BenjyMehCohen]

you should go up for the youtube partnership

[deathisstilyettocome]

nice song.... good work

[emandude]

fag

[SeraKoa]

Loving this man!

And when people pick on my Asian friends for being Asian, I start speaking Chinese outta nowhere (I'm white) and it's hilarious, they walk away like puppies with their tail between their legs.

So tired of songs without purpose, love this one for the music and the purpose.

<33

[4C0GProductions]

I agree with the second part, as for the first...Um...I thought I was the only one! LMAO :)

[tung2sai]

@SeraKoa Damn, I wish I had a friend like you.

[newtokyoterror]

@SeraKoa

lol, ur racist.

[Southparknscrubs]

Oh my god this is so true. I'm PART asian and people ask me if I speak japanese or if i can see correctly. Whatever, I retaliate with my own racism using stereotypes of their race.

[Enamor84]

@Southparknscrubs Fire won't beat fire.

[emandude]

now THAT should teach 'em ........

[Raysbomb]

Aaaaww quit bitchin dude. Im a cracka lookin spic, my baby moms a nigga and my son came out lookin like a kike. I eat rice and beans she eats chicken, and my son likes rice and chicken.

[TheDefiedOne09]

This is an amazing video! I do think a white person should be included ( I myself am black), but it would be more inclusive. At the same time minorities do discriminate against each other, and that's what I thought he was talking about. I don't think he was intentionally trying to point out white people.

[davidshurrmusic]

nice one, man!

[collectorjrg]

heard song from facebook, its 2009 and barock obama is our president so ppl of color now are getting more attention & "white america" is more accepting of barock becuz of hard times but they won't be as open to all the polotics that come with skin color. basically good voice, nice arms too BUT nobody wants to listen to "being judged by the color of my skin" its felt the race card is overused as it is already. i have friends of color & i'm not racist but its the honest outlook on this theme

[solongsorrowses]

But honestly as a musician myself, this song is very original, and extremely catchy, i would be proud of your work, please dont think of me negatively b/c of my previous comment, i am just speaking my mind. i really enjoy this song and your lyrics really capture me deep with-in, and i understand you. so keep it up, and make good music all races hear. cause this world has a real problem. we all should be treated equal. we all have talents to make this world a better place. GO RAVENS!

[MrWildwood09]

GREAT SONG !

Finally music with a definition behind the purpose of a song 2 Thumbs up!

[Onikukki]

It's not my 'style', but it's creative & sounds really good. Four stars. ;)

[solongsorrowses]

This song is absolutely amazing, but i would say this song is absolutely pointed out to white people. I think the making of this video was biased, i think if you would of added a white girl/guy in this video it would of made it much more authentic. I couldnt relate what you deal with @ towson, but i am a paramedic in the area and i help all races and i am white, and it makes me feel like a doucher not being included in this song, i am on all sides, and on the front lines. just give use some love

[mpc920]

The people in the video were members of Dawen's live band at the time. So I don't think it was meant to be inclusive/exclusive.

[shetan83]

If you turn on the television, everybody is either black or white. The one time you don't see a white face in a video, you feel excluded? Well... welcome to what Asian Americans face everyday. Who's giving us love? Why does this video need to have a white person to be more "authentic"?

[and1mixtape101]

man this is deep i had to sit down and think about the lyrics thanks this is very creative and a great song! good job man heard this on facebook

[AishaLuvAznMuzic]

This song really speaks too me...love your voice~ "heard go where you come from...many times in my life~

[dawen]

Thanks, Aisha. I appreciate your comments. They are very encouraging. God bless.

[sebreg]

great job with the video, and great song!

[mkah21]

I love your voice and this song...At first, I didn't like the song, but I liked the meaning. Then I was singing it in the shower and got it stuck in my head so I had to listen to it more.

[dawen]

That means a lot to me and I appreciate it. Thank you for your kind words.

[DawenStreetTeam]

*UPDATE*

"Wake Up" music video has been selected to the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

CONGRATULATIONS Dawen & Matt, nice job!

[jorgelito88]

Seriously? You don't know what he's saying? Try LISTENING to the song

[DawenStreetTeam]

*Dawen's "American Me" is now available on iTunes and Amazon!

*CD will be available beginning Sat. 9/12 at the CD Release Party and on his website

See Info Box for more details

[s8f360]

Nice !!

[weiner66]

musically speaking, the hook coefficient is low

[cyndaminthia]

Love it x 10^8

[spichik453]

Love it! Great song, amazing voice.

[theresatms]

love this song.... whens the album out exactly?

[DawenStreetTeam]

Dawen's debut album, "American Me" will be available Wednesday 9.9.09 online digitally.

The CD will be available beginning on Saturday 9.12 at his CD Release Party. CD's will then be available online and at all his shows.

For all the latest updates :

*SUBSCRIBE* to Dawen's YouTube channel

*JOIN* his fan page on FaceBook

*FOLLOW* Dawen on Twitter

Cheers!

[pd1z4ever3275]

great stuff looking forward to the album!!

[jorgelito88]

Good job, looks really good, very professional. great song too, can't wait to see more.

[rd2sactown]

Awesome

[ksytnyk]

impressing..guys, thanks!