MTV Chi was a spin-off network from
MTV that was targeted at
Chinese Americans. The network features various styles of music such as
Mando pop,
Canto pop and Chinese American
hip hop. It broadcasts in English and features a mix of original programming with the best of MTV's International programming. It launched on
December 6,
2005 from MTV's studios in
New York City. MTV Chi aims to show the world what
Asian American pop culture is all about, with music videos imported from
Taiwan,
Hong Kong and
China as well as original programming showcasing up-and-coming artists in the
United States and around the world.
Jin's music video "Learn Chinese" was the first video ever to be played on MTV Chi.
On February 15, 2007 MTV Networks announced that MTV Chi will be shut down. It ceased broadcasting on April 30, 2007.
VJs
Shows on MTV Chi
- Artist Profile
- Canton-In Chart
- Classic Chi
- J-K Music Non Stop
- Live From...
- Mandarin Top 20
- Maximum Chi
- MTV Chi News
- Music Wire News
- Top 10 Chi Countdown
- Untapped Chi
- WA KOW!
MTV Chi Rocks!
MTV Chi Rocks was the first concert celebrating young Chinese Americans held in
San Gabriel, CA on
September 23rd.
The concert featured the hottest names in
Asian American music including
Frequency5,
Vienna Teng,
Siris,
Burning Tree Project,
Kaila Yu,
Adrienne Lau,
Putnam Hall, and
Far East Movement. Headlining the blowout event was
Jin the Emcee and hip hop group
Jeff and Machi.
See also
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