Hip Hop Artist

Jin Au-Yeung or Jin as he is known is an Asian American rapper as well as songwriter and actor. He is the first ever Asian American artist to be signed with a major label. He was born June 4, 1982 in Miami. He comes from Chinese parents who ran their own business. Jin was inspired by Biggie, Tupac, Wu-Tang Clan, and LL Cool J in high school. He got his start by performing for friends and family and then started to do freestyle battles. In 2001 his family moved to Queens, New York. He did anything Hip-Hop. It became his life. He free styled whenever he got the chance and sold mix-tapes on the streets. His rise to fame came on BET’s Freestyle Friday. He lost the first time but won the weeks after and proved everyone wrong. After his victories he signed with the label Ruff Riders. His first single was named Learn Chinese. And he has released other singles and albums.

Albums:

The Rest Is History
Jin Presents: The Emcee’s Properganda
100 Grand Jin
I Promise
ABC
Free Rap Mixtape



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