Who doesn’t love a good deal? I sure do, but I also know it’s a thin line between being a smart shopper and outright stingy.
It’d be safe to assume that the phrase “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” is probably just as common as “Hi” and “Bye” no matter what part of the world you’re in. The phrase also happens to be the name of the upcoming collaborative album I am releasing with Hanjin. Get it? Buy 1 Jin.. get another Jin. Jin.. Hanjin. You get it.
Who is Hanjin?
Those of you who have any interests in the world of Chinese Canto-pop most likely know him from his multiple production credits for some of the genre’s top artists. Beyond that, we are talking about a world-class musician here. In a nutshell, Hanjin is an established producer, singer, song-writer and overall unique fellow. Prior to working on this project together, we hardly knew each other. So the story goes.. Hanjin had this idea to do a “shotgun” album with someone. He thought of me. He invited me out to lunch. That was the first time we met. Aside from enjoying the meal, we chatted for about 2 hours. He asked if I would be interested in doing a “shotgun” album with him. He paid for lunch. I said “sure”.
Now we have an album dropping on July 13th in Hong Kong. “Buy 1 Get 1 Free”.
..and we stuck with the initial “shotgun” album plan. 10 songs in 10 days. 1 song a day. The album is a collective of songs about whatever we happened to have on our mind that day. He would sing about in Mandarin. I would rhyme about it in Cantonese.
A few weeks ago, we did a mini unplugged style concert where we performed all of the songs off the upcoming album. The CD release will include a DVD containing the entire concert. Truly “buy 1 get 1 free”!
Here’s two clips from the show that night, which happened on June 4th.. aka my birthday.
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This is awesome Jin, I’ve been waiting on a release from you. Though I still am waiting for an English release, it’s better than nothing! Keep hip hop alive (in English as well!), we need you. One love.
- Sang.
Who named this “Buy 1 Get 1 Free”? Such great idea for you two!! Be sure this collaborative album must be successfuL!!
Jin… Hanjin… have same Heart same Talent. When the moment see ya Live, you two sparkling over the stage. Music communication is Like that….. Hope worldwide ppl will Enjoy too.
p.s. Jin, i know Chinese Lyrics is not easy to remember, but you can rappin perfectly from starting to the end of LIVE show!! Sounds real good!! ^ ^
ABC came different, different powerfuL. Congrats!!
When is the Buy 1 Get 1 Free album dropping? I am guessing we would have to purchase it and it is not for download lol.
Look forward to the album release
ah what a cute idea jin !
you seem so busy lately from recording your mix tape to concerts & hosting JSG & big boys club, i dont know how you can do so muchh ! i’ve been watching you on JSG. you’re doing such a great job hosting, i hope you never quit hosting!
i really cant wait for this album & the concert
love you jinn ! add oil !
Hey Jin, Keep up da good work
U look really handsome n Cute in that pix.
I had NO idea that the music scene over there was so live!
These videos were cool to watch and it was nifty hearing you rhyme in Cantonese! I love the laid back vibe of the session, very chill Hanjin’s voice is bomb!
–Ciara
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omg I love this collaboration with Hanjin! It brings out a different side of you and shows us how versatile you can be. Yes you’re still rapping but the environment’s a bit different – love it!
This is awesome Jin, I’ve been waiting on a release from you. Though I still am waiting for an English release, it’s better than nothing! Keep hip hop alive (in English as well!), we need you. One love.
- Sang.
Hi Jin! I became a fan of you after watching JSG and I’ve listened to all your album lol. You have great talents =] Keep up the good work.
where can i buy this cd?!?!? i don’t know how to buy the fucken cd!!!
Hey Jin, Im currently in Guangzhou and leaving back to the states soon. Is there a store in Guangzhou or in HK where I can get the CD? I’d like to get a genuine copy before going back to the states. In a cliche desperate plea; could you please email me a street address of where I can get a copy, Or write back here. Thanks a lot!
Pure Beauty. the song. lyrics. vocals. music. Jin is Ba-lesssed.