88rising

88rising Inc.
Private
Industry Music entertainment, Mass media
Founded 2015 (2015) in New York, United States
Founders Sean Miyashiro, Jaeson Ma
Headquarters New York, United States
Key people
 Sean Miyashiro
(Founder & CEO)
Number of employees
 45[1]
Website 88rising.com

88rising (stylized as 88⬆), formerly known as CXSHXNLY, is an American mass media company that founder Sean Miyashiro describes as a "hybrid management, record label, video production and marketing company".[2] The company has gained popularity as a musical platform and label primarily for Asian artists, such as NIKI, Keith Ape, Rich Brian (formerly known as Rich Chigga), Joji, and Higher Brothers.[3] Miyashiro said that the record label is "not a core part of our business, but it's part of it" and that they are "really a media/video content focused company at heart".[4]

Headquartered in New York City, the company also has offices in Los Angeles and Shanghai.[1] Outside of its core group, the company has collaborated with other artists such as Ghostface Killah, 21 Savage, XXXTentacion, Trippie Redd, Ski Mask the Slump God, Kris Wu, Yaeji, and others.[5]

History

88rising was founded in 2015 by Sean Miyashiro.[1] The company first started as a music collective and management company called CXSHXNLY which oversees and began to make contact with up-and-coming artists that they found on the internet. CXSHXNLY inaugural artists includes Brian Puspos, Dumbfoundead, Josh Pan, and Okasian. Miyashiro said that their music collective goal is "to become the most wavy, iconic crew" and "trying to represent for not only Asian immigrants, but for all immigrants".[2][6][7]

In 2015, Dumbfoundead showed Miyashiro the music video of Keith Ape's single titled "It G Ma", Miyashiro began to work with both artists to release the remix version of the single which features A$AP Ferg, Father, and Waka Flocka Flame.[5] The single was released on July 27, 2015 by OWSLA and the music video was premiered by Complex.[8][9] The single helped the company raised their first round of funding from a group of investors led by Allen DeBevoise, founder of the venture capital firm Third Wave Digital.[2]

In May 2016, the company uploaded their first video content on YouTube as 88rising and began to work with other artists such as Rich Brian, Joji, and Higher Brothers.[5][10]

In May 2017, WPP announced that it has made a strategic investment in 88rising.[11] In November 2017, 88rising announced a tour across Asia featuring Rich Brian, Joji, and Higher Brothers with stops in nine major Asian cities: Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Jakarta.[12][13]

In February 2018, 88rising held the North American tour at The Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, and Terminal 5 in New York City. The tour featuring Rich Brian, Joji, Keith Ape, and Higher Brothers with surprise guest appearances from other artists such as Charli XCX and Ski Mask the Slump God.[5][10][14] On July 20, 2018, 88rising released their first compilation album titled Head in the Clouds. The album contains 17 compilation tracks featuring its label core roster and guest appearances from other artists including GoldLink, Playboi Carti, BlocBoy JB, 03 Greedo, and Verbal.[15]

Artists

Current artists

Former artists

Release on the label

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Artist Details Peak chart positions
US
[23]		 CAN
[24]
Black Cab Higher Brothers ——
Amen Rich Brian
  • Released: February 2, 2018[26]
  • Label: 88rising Music, Empire
  • Format: Digital download
 1818
Cannonball! Sen Morimoto
  • Released: May 18, 2018[27]
  • Label: 88rising Music, Sooper Records
  • Format: Digital download
 ——

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected details
Title Artist Details Peak chart positions
US
[28]		 AUS
[29]		 CAN
[30]
Head In The Clouds 88rising
  • Released: July 20, 2018[15]
  • Label: 88rising Records, 12Tone Music
  • Format: Digital download
 766140

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Artist Details Peak chart positions
US
[31]		 CAN
[32]
Slow Love and Bangin' Brian Puspos
  • Released: January 11, 2017[33]
  • Label: CXSHXNLY
  • Format: Digital download
 ——
Pink Season: The Prophecy Pink Guy
  • Released: May 24, 2017[34]
  • Label: 88rising Music
  • Format: Digital download
 ——
In Tongues Joji
  • Released: November 3, 2017[35]
  • Label: 88rising Music, Empire
  • Format: Digital download
 5862
Journey to the West Higher Brothers
  • Released: January 17, 2018[36]
  • Label: 88rising Music, Empire
  • Format: Digital download
 ——
In Tongues (Deluxe) Joji
  • Released: February 14, 2018[37]
  • Label: 88rising Music, Empire
  • Format: Digital download
 ——
Type-3 Higher Brothers & Harikiri
  • Released: February 27, 2018[38]
  • Label: 88rising Music, Empire
  • Format: Digital download
 ——
Father August 08 ——
Zephyr Niki
  • Released: May 23, 2018[40]
  • Label: 88rising Music, Empire
  • Format: Digital download
 ——

Top 25 tracks by YouTube views

List of top 25 tracks uploaded on 88rising YouTube channel (as of October 14th, 2018):[41]

No. Title YouTube views
1.Rich Brian - "Glow Like Dat"60M
2.Rich Brian, Keith Ape, & XXXTentacion - "Gospel"33M
3.Joji - "Will He"30M
4.Rich Brian - "Who That Be"27M
5.Rich Brian - "Chaos"23M
6.Keith Ape & Ski Mask the Slump God - "Achoo!"22M
7.Joji - "Slow Dancing in the Dark"19M
8.88rising - "Midsummer Madness" (featuring Joji, Rich Brian, Higher Brothers, & August 8)17M
9.Joji - "I Don't Wanna Waste My Time"16M
10.Joji - "Yeah Right"15M
11.Diplo, Rich Brian, Young Thug, & Rich the Kid - "Bankroll"13M
12.Rich Brian - "Dat Stick" (Remix) (featuring Ghostface Killah & Pouya)13M
13.Higher Brothers & Famous Dex - "Made in China"13M
14Rich Brian - "Cold"13M
15.Joji - "Demons"12M
16.Rich Brian - "Crisis" (featuring 21 Savage)10M
17.Rich Brian, Zhu, Skrillex, & THEY. - "Working for It"9.7M
18.Joji - "Rain on Me"9.6M
19.Rich Brian - "Watch Out!"7.9M
20.Higher Brothers - "WeChat" (featuring Keith Ape)7.1M
21.Keith Ape - "Going Down to Underwater" (featuring Ski Mask the Slump God)7M
22.Yaeji - "Drink I'm Sippin On"[upper-alpha 1]7M
23.Rich Brian - "Introvert" (featuring Joji)6.1M
24.Joji - "Can't Get Over You" (featuring Clams Casino )5.6M
25.Rich Brian - "See Me"5.1M

Notes

  1. ↑ A track titled "Drink I'm Sippin On" by Yaeji was not released by 88rising record label, but uploaded as an official music video collaboration.[42]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Wu, Chen (April 30, 2018). "Q&AA: 88rising's Sean Miyashiro Wants To Build 'Disney For Asian Culture'". Ad Age. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 Leonard, Devin (December 5, 2017). "The Man Who Sold the World on Asian Hip-Hop". Bloomberg. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Liu, Marian (August 2, 2017). "Straight outa... China? The young Asian artists bucking hip-hop trends". CNN. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  4. ↑ Setaro, Shawn (November 30, 2016). "88Rising Bridges The Gap Between East And West". Forbes. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Hsu, Hua (March 26, 2018). "How 88rising Is Making a Place for Asians in Hip-Hop". The New Yorker. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  6. ↑ Kenfe, Senay (August 3, 2015). "Get to Know Emerging Hip-Hop & Future Music Collective CXSHXNLY". The Hundreds. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  7. 1 2 Diep, Eric (August 12, 2015). "Dumbfoundead On the Future of Asians in Hip Hop". Mass Appeal. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  8. ↑ Caramanica, Jon (August 13, 2015). "Getting Rowdy: Keith Ape and Real Rap in Korea". The New York Times. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  9. ↑ Kwak, Donnie (July 27, 2015). "Premiere: Watch Keith Ape's "IT G MA Remix" Video f/ Waka Flocka Flame, Dumbfoundead, Father & A$AP Ferg". Complex. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  10. 1 2 Hu, Cherie (February 26, 2018). "How 88Rising Wants To Become Disney For The Next Wave Of Global Internet Culture". Forbes. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  11. ↑ "WPP invests in digital content producer 88rising in the US". WPP. May 30, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  12. ↑ Cheung, HP (November 7, 2017). "88Rising Announces Asia Tour Featuring Rich Chigga, Higher Brothers & Joji". Hypebeast. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  13. ↑ Dunn, Frankie (November 22, 2017). "in a rare interview, higher brothers rank their favourite 7-11 snacks". i-D. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  14. ↑ Brown, August (February 10, 2018). "Rich Brian and the Double Happiness tour brings rising Asian rap to L.A." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  15. 1 2 Harling, Danielle. "88rising Enlists GoldLink, Playboi Carti & BlocBoy JB For "Head In The Clouds" Compilation". HipHopDX. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  16. ↑ Corrigan, Graham (February 7, 2018). "August08 Makes a Stirring Entrance with "Funeral"". Pigeons & Planes. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  17. ↑ Herman, Tamar (June 19, 2018). "Lexie Liu Takes a Joyride in Haunting 'Like a Mercedes' Video". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  18. ↑ Penrose, Nerisha (May 2, 2018). "NIKI's 'Vintage' Video: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  19. ↑ "What to listen to now: John Mayer, Discwoman, Brian Puspos and more". Los Angeles Times. January 25, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  20. 1 2 "Josh Pan and Dumbfoundead Collaborate With Korean Hip Hop Icons Simon Dominic, Jay Park, and G2". Nest HQ. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  21. ↑ Melendez, Monique (February 14, 2018). "Rina Sawayama — "Valentine (What's It Gonna Be)"". Spin. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  22. ↑ Torres, Eric (May 9, 2018). ""People Watching" by Sen Morimoto Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  23. ↑ "Top 200 Albums: February 17, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  24. ↑ "Canadian Albums: February 17, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  25. ↑ "Black Cab by Higher Brothers on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  26. ↑ "Amen by Rich Brian on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  27. ↑ "Cannonball! by Sen Morimoto on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  28. ↑ "Top 200 Albums: August 4, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  29. ↑ "ARIA Chart Watch #483". auspOp. July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  30. ↑ "Canadian Albums: August 4, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  31. ↑ "Top 200 Albums: November 25, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  32. ↑ "Canadian Albums: November 25, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  33. ↑ "Slow Love and Bangin' - EP by Brian Puspos on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  34. ↑ "Pink Season: The Prophecy - EP by Pink Guy on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  35. ↑ "In Tongues - EP by Joji on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  36. ↑ "Journey to the West - EP by Higher Brothers on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  37. ↑ "In Tongues (Deluxe) by Joji on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  38. ↑ "Type-3 - EP by Higher Brothers & Harikiri on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  39. ↑ "FATHER by AUGUST 08 on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  40. ↑ "Zephyr by NIKI on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  41. ↑ "88rising". YouTube. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  42. ↑ Kim, Michelle (October 3, 2017). ""Drink I'm Sippin On" by Yaeji Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
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