Who is Shang-Chi: A story about the first time I shared my music ideas with Marvel Studios

I've been holding onto this story for a long time. But, for every Lunar New Year that passes by since I made this, I think about my hunger to get this out into the world. Not predominantly because I want to share the music or my ideas—that material has already made its way to the appropriate people. More so because it contains a story that's personal to who I am.

Also, I've done a handful of these "audio journals" and they feel very representative of how I see myself and my career. I love telling stories—not limited to just music—in hopes that it might change the way people see the world around them.

In September of 2019, largely motivated by my friend and collaborator, Simu Liu (who landed the titular role of Shang-Chi), I sent my music ideas for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings to the people at Marvel Studios. You can hear the music here, but now I'd like to share one of my favorite parts about that presentation...

This is my Audio Journal for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Lastly, I know the inevitable question is "So, what happened after you sent it?"

Well, let's just save that story for another time.

Happy new year, friends and fam.