Ever Think About Where Rapper Jin’s Been!?
Ten years ago, the newest addition to the Ruff Ryderz family was 20-year-old Jin tha MC. Although he hailed from the most populated country in the world, the Chinese American rapper was a minority in the hip-hop scene. We double dare you to name some Asian rappers. Try us, just throw some names in the comment section. If you can think of 5, we’ll give you some e-props.
Despite this, Jin battled his way to stardom in front of a national television audience on BET’s weekly emcee battle, Freestyle Fridays at 106 and Park. Though he is still hovering beneath the radar for the most part, Jin was the top emcee on Freestyle Fridays for seven straight weeks and was inducted into the show’s hall of fame. If you remember Jin from 10 years ago, you’ll remember he had an arsenal of rhymes, ready to use at any time. Don’t believe us? Just check this video.
Yeah. He was icing the competition with reckless abandon. It was almost too easy. When it came to creating a well-crafted album for fans to listen to, however, Jin had a little trouble. As is the case with most battle rappers, Jin’s album failed to garner any critical acclaim, radio buzz or mainstream success. He quickly disappeared from the hip-hop circuit, only to reappear in Hong Kong some odd years later, rapping in Cantonese. His vanishing left many fans scratching their heads, trying to figure out what happened to the Asian guy who used to be labelmates with guys like DMX and The Lox.
Those wondering needn’t wonder no more. Just watch, and everything should be explained. It’ll probably be the best thing you hear, rap-wise, all month.
this makes me happy. love how he’s so humble.
remember we told u he came to BC earlier this year? put on a helluva show too. btw his second album Properganda was DOPE. he’s been around the way..n asian rappers: Teriyaki Boyz, Mike Shinoda & jackie Chain (u lemme kno bout him) n Jin is all I can think of now…but I know I know others!! lol
Yooo…Jin was one of the dopest underdogs out! Way back when. This lowkey is nostalgic! Encore Jin! Encore Jin!
Yooo…Jin was one of the dopest underdogs out! Way back when. This is lowkey nostalgic! Encore Jin! Encore Jin!
Jins A Great Lyricist & Can Battle His Ass Off & Crush A Lot Of Rappers But Hes Not A Good Song Maker
D-City (Spot and Ess)
Yoo Seung Jun
MastaMic
Tablo
Utamaru
search them if you dont believe me. I am a fan of asian rappers.
I like it very much!♥
I don’t know of too many asian rappers, but a friend showed me this group Triangle Offense…they’re really good!
e-props given to all those listing asian rappers. we’re not saying they don’t exist, we’re saying they aren’t in the mainstream like other rappers. we could say the same of hispanic rappers, really. like there’s more, but still.
1ST. ONE of THE LEAD MC’S FROM BRASS MUNK OF CANADA IS ASIAN .2ND ‘D-CITY’ 3RD. ‘MASTA MIC’ 4TH. ‘RHYMESTER’ 5TH ‘TIMOTHY DELAGHETTO’ , 6. MC HOTDOG. 7.M-FLO 8.MC YAN ,THERES LOTS OF GOOD ASIAN RAPPER!!!
To add to the “Asian list”, there’s also Southstar from Smilez and Southstar… Does Wu Tang Clan count? (c) Chappelle. Nah, I’m playin
The Teriyaki Boyz Modi.. The Teriyaki Boyz… There’s like 5 of them, they’re asian and they rap…. BOW lol
yeaaah. see i only say stuff to make people try and test me. and yall tested me. but i actually stay with korean rap and japanese rap on deck in the iTunes. and i’m black.
chino XL. did anyone mention him? jinusean, we got zeebra, we got g-dragon, perry, i mean i can keep going. please don’t test me. southstar was trill, @Tez my bad i never heard of your people but i’m sure they can all spit, triangle offense i know those guys they are cool and they come up with new music all the time. trill.
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there are a lot of asian rappers but all of them weren’t from america. jin was the first asian to be signed to a major record deal in the usa…also wu tang is not asian, they are a black hip hop group..
Ethan mauk, Tayler mauk, chong from westside Lancaster , and Tae mauk the illest half black half Asian rapper, oh don’t forget Gerald from 24 hour fitness
1. Ethan mauk
2. Tayler mauk
3. Chong
4. Tae mauk
5. Gerald from 24 hour fitness
these r da illist Asian emcees in da 661
olryt m a tell u guys a lil sumthin well i dnt knw why only chinese are considered to be asians. hell there are a lot otha rappers as well in hell lot a countries in asia. i aint being a racist please.
well to add to the list check out jay sean. nd no he aint a croos between jay-z nd sean paul.
most asian rappers are actually IN asia:
MC Mong
Hyuna
Eunhyuk from Super Junior
CL from 2ne1
Amber(chinese-american) from f(x)
Miryo from Brown Eyed Girls
I love Jin I remember him back in day; he just needs at least one hit song. The first Asian American Rap Group Far East Movement with the hit song like a g6 made history. I wish Jin the best.
This video has 4 Asian rappers and an Asian R&B guy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKk3PWROUJ0
Jin needs a good marketing manager. Don’t give up Jin. Jin, all you need is a way to brand yourself in America. Don’t worry about getting signed. Manufacture and distribute your own music like Jay Z and Joan Jett did. Learn the business side of music and go hard. I want to hear more of you now that I find you. Your good. Your really good. Don’t give up. I can tell your passionate about rap but I can also see that your giving up on making it in America. You have a unique brand, your Asian. You just need to sell and market yourself. Hopes and prays you don’t give up. Your fan