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This nifty booklet is one of the most inspiring birthday gifts ever. It was given to me by a young lady named Claudia. It’s filled with all kind of stuff from my career over the years: song lyrics, show pictures, articles, etc.
How can I not love it? She even made a “Jin Themed Crossword Puzzle”.
As I browse thru it I’m reminded of just how lucky I am. Almost a decade in the business now (106 and park was in 2001 yikes!), my career has been filled with its fair share of ups and downs. At one point, it seemed like I was set to be the biggest thing since slice bread. Those that followed my story know what happened. Those that don’t, no fret. What I want to emphasize is that thru this whole time, there were a select group of individuals that stuck by me regardless of the how grim the given circumstances may have been. The known term would be: die hard fans. In my eyes, they are much more than that.
These are the people that support my decisions not only as an artist but also as young a man (not that young anymore lol).
These are the people that if they were to bump into me now, it would be with the same excitement as if I just signed my first record deal.
These are the people that know regardless of any career pitfalls or missteps, deep down inside, I’m just a normal fella who loves Hiphop with all my heart and soul.
To these people I say, “Thank you”. You are appreciated.
Coincidentally, I just happened to type “perfect fan” into a youtube search and came across this awesome BSB song. Yes, BSB.
Mom, you are the perfect fan indeed.
Remember the first time you heard about “Jin”?
CALLING ALL MCS!!!
Be a part of the 2010 Hiphop Census (For The People By The People) MIXTAPE
1. Pick your favorite instrumental (Let’s keep it HIPHOP!).
2. Record a song leaving a 16 bar verse open. (The song can be about anything. Be creative!)
3. Upload the mp3 to youtube as a video response to my announcement video (above).
4. I will pick my top 5. Viewers (you all) will vote for your top 5.
5. I will add my verse on the 10 selected tracks.
Timeline:
Submission date – Feb. 28th to May 1st (2 months)
Voting will take place from – May 1st to May 14th (2 weeks)
2010 Hiphop Census Mixtape (For the People By the People) – June 4th (my birthday)
Feel free to leave any questions in the comments section.
The response so far for the 2010 Hiphop Census has been overwhelmingly positive. I’m so honored that so many of you took the time to share your thoughts and partake in the project. More so, I’m simply blown away by many of the entries for the sheer fact of how talented alot of you are. I am truly inspired by you all.
Check out all the entries here.
As stated before, on the 28th, out of the 10 entries with the most views, I will randomly (probably pick out of a hat) select one to be the winner of the Chinese New Year $$$ Contest.
I will then post a video blog to announce the winner.. as well as make a few SUPER awesome announcements. Stay tuned.
If I had to use one word to describe the above video it would be: random. That part I knew already when I recorded the clip..
What I didn’t realize at the time was Continue Reading..
In 2006, after parting ways with Ruffryders, me and my then partner Kamel (what up K!) released an independent album called “The Emcee’s Properganda”. The concept of the album was simple. Taking it back to what made me fall in love with Hiphop at a young age in the first place: straight beats and rhymes. The lead single was a track called “Top 5 Dead or Alive”. In keeping with the theme of the song which asks the age old question, “Who’s the top 5 mcs dead or alive!?”, I came up with the concept of doing a “poll” for the video. No actors. Just real everyday people on the streets of NY. Shot in the legendary record store Fat Beats NY, Time Square and on a corner in Brooklyn, our good friend Todd Angkasuwan (director extraordinaire) came thru and helped us capture the visuals.
Kamel, The Godfather of Hiphop: Kool Herc, myself.
If you’ve seen the video, it’s definitely worth checking out again. If you haven’t, Continue Reading..
Participate in the 2010 Hiphop Census.
1. Record 1 minute or less video of your thoughts on the current state of Hiphop/music. (Be creative: rap, sing, poem, draw a picture, etc..or just speak your mind!)
2. Upload to Youtube.com (Tag & Title: Jin 2010 Hip-Hop Census)
3. Post link on AyoJin.com comment section of the “2010 CNY Hiphop Census” blog entry.
4. On Feb. 28th, one entry will be selected randomly out of the top 10 clips with the most views and he/she shall receive the $$. So promote the clip to all your friends and family!
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