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Jin certainly isn't your typical rapper on the Ruff Ryders label; indeed, he's not typical by any standard. Born in Miami, Florida of Chinese heritage, Jin was raised on East Coast hip-hop, and freestyled his way to a record contract. The intro to his 2004 debut, THE REST IS HISTORY, lampoons a meeting between Jin and his fellow Ruff Ryders, as they ask him about the "Ryde or Die" lifestyle to his confused and hilarious responses. Unlike his labelmates, Jin isn't a motorcyclist, and he doesn't have a shadowy past or an intimidating bone in his body. What Jin can do is rap extemporaneously with amazing skill.
Jin's debut single, "Learn Chinese," which cleverly turns Asian stereotypes on their ears and features Wyclef Jean, earned decent R&B airplay at the end of 2003, and THE REST IS HISTORY followed in late 2004. For the first few tracks on the record, Jin plays a bit to the Ruff Ryders sound, most notably on the rousing "Get Your Handz Off," but he does it in his own manner, as evidenced by the coy "Club Song." It's when he becomes immersed within his own aesthetic that he really shines, as on the ballad "Love Story" and the boastful "Karaoke Night." Jin presents a unique and refreshing voice in rap, and here he sounds like he's just getting warmed up.
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Recording information: Chicago Recording Company, Chicago, IL; Full Time Breamer Studios, NJ; Powerhouse Studios, Yonkers, NY.
Photographer: David Hastings.
Personnel: Jin (rap vocals); Caryn Golonka, Ayeesha, Lyfe (vocals); Kanye West, L.T., Styles P, Swizz Beatz, Twista, Wyclef Jean (rap vocals); Bernard Grobman, Jef Lee Johnson, Jerry Barnes (guitar); Ken Lewis (acoustic guitar, strings); Rja Smith (background vocals).
Jin Is Sick Jin is real sick when ever he gets the mic. The albulm is straight up fire he brings crazy flo and lyrics with hot beats rapid fire wit. Get the long awaited albulm. Submitted by Anonymus (West Palm Beach, Fl, Usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
substance people hatin cuz my mans asian forget all that he actually talkin about somethin other than hoes, money and killin. i'm tired of hearin that mess all the time. but people gonna sleep on him just cuz he asian forget that the boy got flow to go with the good production. the albums hot which is more than can be said for the majority of albums this year. Submitted by mhuzik (flint, mi) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
another weak album from Jin....
yeah, he's in the weakest/lamest now defunct crew known as Ruff Ryders, and he's by far the weakest member, even Drag-On got more skills. Submitted by Jinny Jones (Newark, NY) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Great Album I don't see Jin as being a wanna-be. I see him as being true to himself and I believe this album proves it. The tracks are self-explanitory and deep. Jin successfully put out two singles ("Learn Chinese" & "Senorita"). But "I Got A Love" not only should have been a hit, but should be his greatest hit, because it featured one of the hottest producers that's out now (Kanye West). Submitted by GregoryBoyd (Augusta, GA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
jin is classic Jin rapping awesome,beats booming and jin is claccic.Heis the best asian rapper i've ever seen but funny
Submitted by ztw26mail.net (kent,canterbury,uk) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Jin Is Sick
another weak album from Jin....
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