1) Kim Seok-jin (Hangul: 김석진; … Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists with this name.
1) Kim Seok-jin (Hangul: 김석진; born on December 4, 1992), also known by his stage name Jin, is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He is a member and vocalist of the South Korean boy group BTS.
2) An American-born Chinese rapper, mc Jin Au-Yeung.
3) Jin Berekelea (member of the moldavian experimental rock band Headswitch).
4) A solo project by Russian guitarist Eugene "Jin" Mischenko.
5) Jin (correct tag: じん), a sound producer, composer, and arranger from Japan.
6) Jin (you may prefer to use the tag 진); a South Korean pop singer under Woollim Entertainment scheduled to debut in a girl group sometime in late 2013/early 2014.
1) Kim Seok-jin was scouted by Big Hit Entertainment for his looks while walking down the street. At the time Kim was studying acting and had no background in music. On June 13, 2013, Kim made his debut as one of the four vocalists in BTS with their debut single album 2 Cool 4 Skool. Kim released his first co-produced track, a solo single from the album Wings titled "Awake", in 2016. The song peaked at number 31 on the Gaon Music Chart and six on the Billboard World Digital Singles Chart. In December 2016, he released a Christmas version of "Awake" on SoundCloud.
On August 9, 2018, the second solo by Kim, "Epiphany", was released as a trailer for BTS' then-upcoming compilation album Love Yourself: Answer. The song was described as a "building pop-rock melody" by Billboard and contains lyrics discussing self-acceptance and self-love. The full version of the song was eventually released as a track on Answer, peaking at number 30 on the Gaon Music Chart and four on the Billboard World Digital Singles Chart. In October, he was awarded the fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit by South Korean president Moon Jae-in along with other members of the group.
2015–present: Solo activities
Kim collaborated with fellow BTS member V on the song "It's Definitely You", released as part of the Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth original soundtrack. He also joined BTS member Jungkook to sing and release an alternate version of "So Far Away", a song from BTS member Suga's self-titled mixtape Agust D. Kim's solo covers include "Mom" by Ra.D, "I Love You" by Mate, and "In Front Of The Post Office In Autumn", originally by Yoon Do-hyun in 1994. They were released on SoundCloud on May 7, 2015, December 3, 2015, and June 7, 2018, respectively. He has also made several appearances as a co-host for Korean music award shows, such as Music Bank and Inkigayo.
In 2018, he was ranked as the 11th most well-known idol in South Korea, via data collected by analytics company Gallup Korea.
2) Jin The Emcee: A native of Miami, Florida, is the son of Chinese immigrants, and his parents own their own restaurant. Jin became interested in Hip Hop when he was in middle school and started battling his classmates in the cafeteria during lunch.
Jin emerged on the scene after winning consecutive emcee battles on 106 & Park's "Freestyle Friday", and after winning 7 weeks of battles; Ruff Ryders came to him and offered him a contract. He accepted and was then part of the Ruff Ryder family and his first album on the Ruff Ryder label. "The Rest is History" (2004) was Jin's rookie album and he released two singles "Learn Chinese" which was produced by Wyclef and "Senorita".
On May 18, 2005 Jin released a song named "I Quit". The song was widely misunderstood because of its name. People thought that Jin had quit the rap game but he hasn't, as he stated that he went off to explore other things.
Jin dropped his sophmore album "Jin Presents: The Emcee's Propaganda" on October 25, 2005, the album sold over 7,000 copies in its first week. The single off his second album was "Top 5" where he talked about who would be the top 5 greatest hip hop artists of all time. He also shot a video for "Top 5".
Jin now goes by the name "The Emcee" and has dropped a new single called "FYI" featuring a fellow Asian rapper Yung Mac. In 2006 Jin will release 2 albums, one of which will be called "100 Grand Jin" with "FYI" as its single which he also shot a video for. Jin is also working on a project where he is planning on releasing a Cantonese album called "ABC Jin", where ABC stands for American Born Chinese. The album will be released internationally and "ABC Jin" will be rapped in all Cantonese.
Jin's style of rapping consists of strong punchlines, and used this skill in the battles he won. His punchlines hardly ever uses metaphors that require much thought to decipher, and his bars are clean cut and powerful when used in battles. Such battles against Verse, Shells, RK, and his 106 & Park battles are great examples of his style of rapping and battling.
3) Jin Berekelea is a talented artist (member of the moldavian experimental rock band Headswitch), who also has a solo project. The musical genres Jin is active in are: Experimental / Ambient / Industrial.
Here is Jin's myspace address: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=316479109
4) Guitarist: Jin is a Russian magician of the guitar. By means of his music he will acquaint you with the world of melody, romanticism, speed, emotions, fantasy and feeling of flight.
At the beginning of fall, the new debut album of a talented guitar player Eugene "Jin" Mischenko was released. “Breaking the Sky”, the name of the album that symbolizes loud and fast appearance on the top of the music Olympus the new generation of the guitar masters. Eugene “Jin” Mischenko, is one of the founders of last year’s Miriada Project, that was one of the most talked about, and received a lot of positive reviews as well as in musical ideas and their execution.
This year, Jin decided to give us his first solo album that promises to send its listeners into a 40 minute travel inside the world of melody, romance, anxiety, speed, emotions, and science fiction. During the recording of his debut solo album, practically all work was done by Jin himself… solos, riffs, bass, keyboards and drums. On some tracks, he used the help of the bass guitar player, Aleksandr Podoroga, known by his work in Miriada. Keyboard tracks and pianos were recorded by Aleksandr “Wish” Andruhin. Riffs for the Phantom track were recorded by Anton Mironkin.
Mixing and mastering were performed in Die Records Studio by one of the best sound engineers, Eugene Vinogradov (Catharsis, Butterfly Temple, Forgive-me-not). With his performance, Eugene Mischenko proves that instrumental music in Russia takes a new beginning, a new spin, a fresh breath. It’s promising and essential. The album was released September 3rd, 2007 on Irond LTD.
So Afraid
Jin Lyrics
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Most of y'all all sound all the same
With your fancy cars and your diamond rings
Don't you know it's about to change?
What are you so afraid of?
[Verse 1]
The emcee, master of ceremonies
That temp me, run back and your cronies
Tell how I gently mack the tenderonies (woo)
The DJ, the crowd motivator (uh huh)
We don't crossover we cross fades
Outrageous, define motion
Record scratchin' me calamine lotion (yeah)
be -Boys, highest your hands reach (uh huh)
Bomb it with two aerosol cans each
This for the future, past and the present (yeah)
I'm takin' this rap thing back to the essence (let's go)
[Hook 2X]
[Verse 2]
Yo, I rip out your tonsil now you feelin' it (feeling it)
Hip Hop is dead, you responsible for killin' it (you)
I've been set to advance the death
Breath life into the game defend what's left (yeah)
They remind me of you (you), minus the deal (yeah)
You remind me of me (me), minus the steal (yeah)
Every new week comes a song
'Till the next one hit wonder comes along
Your videos on 106 and TRL (uh huh)
Does that mean that your shit gon' sale (uh uh)
Honestly, this joint probably won't top the chart (nah)
'Cause I ain't all up in the club and I ain't about to start (come on)
[Hook 2X]
[Verse 3]
Radio suckers never play me
It's all good; y'all don't pay me (uh huh)
Even though I want to cash in
Rather have loyalty to Jin than royalty for spins (come on)
Sell your soul for joints and jams (yeah)
'Till you fall off and disappoint your fans
They'll let you know the minute you forget ('get)
You in it for the check or you in it for respect (both)
I'm try to get both and not feel to connect (yeah)
With each one of y'all so my sales are direct
And me not try to sound all righteous (nah)
I know a lot of y'all gotta feel just like this (yeah yeah)
[Hook 2X]
Jin's song "So Afraid" is a commentary on the state of hip hop and the pressure some artists face to conform to the mainstream image of flashy cars and bling. In the hook, Jin questions why artists are so afraid to be different, to focus on the music rather than superficial material possessions. He calls out the lack of individuality and creativity present in the industry, challenging artists to step up and make a change.
Throughout the song, Jin establishes himself as a true "emcee," using his pen to create lyrics that outshine the phonies in the game. He also pays tribute to the other key figures in hip hop, such as the DJs and B-boys, who he sees as essential to the genre's authenticity. Jin maintains that the rap game has lost its essence and that he's committed to bringing it back with his unique style and perspective.
In the final verse, Jin addresses the issue of selling out and compromising artistic integrity for commercial success. He acknowledges the temptation to chase after fame and fortune, but ultimately opts to prioritize loyalty to himself and his fans. For Jin, it's not just about making money or topping the charts - it's about staying true to his values and creating music that he can be proud of.
Overall, "So Afraid" is a powerful and insightful track that challenges listeners to critically examine the state of hip hop and what it means to be a true artist in the industry today.
Line by Line Meaning
Most of y'all all sound all the same
Many of you in the music industry have similar styles and sounds
With your fancy cars and your diamond rings
Many of you are preoccupied with material possessions
Don't you know it's about to change?
Are you aware that the industry is changing?
What are you so afraid of?
Why are you so scared of evolving with the changing industry?
The emcee, master of ceremonies
As an emcee, Jin is the master of the ceremony or event
My pen be faster, how dare you phonies?
Jin is a skilled writer and is calling out those who are not genuine in the industry
That temp me, run back and your cronies
If challenged, Jin's opponents run back to their friends for support
Tell how I gently mack the tenderonies (woo)
Jin is skilled in courting women, and this skill is effortless
The DJ, the crowd motivator (uh huh)
The DJ is responsible for keeping the crowd engaged and energized
We don't crossover we cross fades
Jin isn't interested in blending genres, but he is interested in smooth transitions (crossfades) between songs
Outrageous, define motion
Jin is avant-garde, pushing the boundaries of the rap genre
Record scratchin' me calamine lotion (yeah)
The sound of scratching records is as soothing as calamine lotion to Jin
be-Boys, highest your hands reach (uh huh)
Jin is paying homage to the iconic hip-hop group, The Beastie Boys
Bomb it with two aerosol cans each
Jin is referencing an integral part of hip-hop culture, graffiti
This for the future, past and the present (yeah)
Jin is making music that will stand the test of time
I'm takin' this rap thing back to the essence (let's go)
Jin is bringing rap music back to its roots, to its essence
Yo, I rip out your tonsil now you feelin' it (feeling it)
Jin can silence his competitors effortlessly and forcefully
Hip Hop is dead, you responsible for killin' it (you)
Jin believes that those in the industry who only care about money and not the art of hip-hop are responsible for its demise
I've been set to advance the death
Jin is on a mission to reverse the death of hip-hop
Breath life into the game defend what's left (yeah)
Jin is breathing new life into the hip-hop industry and defending its remaining authenticity
They remind me of you (you), minus the deal (yeah)
Jin's competitors remind him of himself, minus the industry connections and deals
You remind me of me (me), minus the steal (yeah)
Jin sees himself in his competitors, minus any fraudulent behavior
Every new week comes a song
New music is released every week in the industry
'Till the next one hit wonder comes along
Artists who have one successful song and then disappear are common in the industry
Your videos on 106 and TRL (uh huh)
Jin is referencing the television shows 106 & Park and Total Request Live
Does that mean that your shit gon' sale (uh uh)
Jin is questioning whether or not an artist's frequent video airtime guarantees commercial success
Honestly, this joint probably won't top the chart (nah)
Jin is being honest about the chances of his music reaching the top of the charts
'Cause I ain't all up in the club and I ain't about to start (come on)
Jin won't resort to making club music to achieve commercial success
Radio suckers never play me
Jin's music isn't played on mainstream radio stations
It's all good; y'all don't pay me (uh huh)
Jin doesn't care that he isn't being paid for radio play
Even though I want to cash in
While money is important, it isn't Jin's primary motivation
Rather have loyalty to Jin than royalty for spins (come on)
Jin values loyalty to him over earning royalties for airplay
Sell your soul for joints and jams (yeah)
Many artists sell out to produce music that will bring them commercial success
'Till you fall off and disappoint your fans
Selling out ultimately leads to losing credibility and disappointing fans
They'll let you know the minute you forget ('get)
Fans will call out artists who forget their roots and sell out
You in it for the check or you in it for respect (both)
Artists can either focus on earning money or earning respect, but Jin believes that they can do both
I'm try to get both and not feel to connect (yeah)
Jin aims to earn both money and respect, but without sacrificing authenticity
With each one of y'all so my sales are direct
Jin wants to connect directly with his fans, without intermediaries in the industry
And me not try to sound all righteous (nah)
Jin doesn't want to come across as being self-righteous
I know a lot of y'all gotta feel just like this (yeah yeah)
Jin knows that there are many people in the industry who feel the same way he does
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KWAME HOLLAND, JIN AU-YEUNG, SIDDIQ BOOKER
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