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.
The Good The Bad & The Ugly
Jin Lyrics
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'Til I saw the guns and the drugs
There is tons in the hood
I'll admit, I never sold a sack in my life
Watchin' "Scarface" thinkin' that was a life
Slingin' dope or coke, respect, money and power
But what happen when things start to go sour
But ego's clashin', that's when egos crash
See the two of them started when they was in dimes
Graduated, now they movin' bricks at a time
Down to do whatever even wet up cops
Tryin' to build an empire so they shut up shop
They got themselves a connect ready to tie it down
A buster went from Philly straight to China town
Now there is dough's poorin' heads thinkin' it's the same
All of a sudden there is weak link in the chain
He's a 6"2, brawler cat -- nickname Bolo
Caught beef with his man so he had to go dolo
But that was a no no
You know the code of the streets; everybody gotta eat
And that's how shit in the hood be
Ain't sayin' it's a true story, but it could be
For the next three months Bolo is nowhere to be found
They say 'cause of the beef that's why he left town
And everybody knows why they don't get along
He's a greedy bastard - stole half a meal from Fom
Fom is the quiet type, silent and deadly
You play with his money now he's violent and ready
They was partners - betrayed by his own man
So he really gotta take action into his own hands
Father forgive me for the sins I commit
But when I see that thief again, that's it
[Chorus]
The good, the bad, things can get ugly
Every hustler over this money thinkin' what it should be
Never know who, when, where, what could be
If you still alive then you'll probably understood me
Meanwhile across town in a two bedroom apartment
Bolo's going through it, baby mama through it
All that dumb shit he be puttin' her though
Disappear for three months plus he hittin' her too
Now she got her bags pack then she ready to bounce
Didn't leave a thing - not even the keys to the house
Let her leave, he ain't talk with her at all
Went straight for the safe behind the portrait on the wall
He's back for his jewels, that 'n the cash
Plus the sale of last few bricks he had in his stash
Get his money right then he leavin' again
Off to find a new life and start breathin' again
So the deal was made and the buyers agreed
And exchanged - they bring what the suppliers would need
Pick a spot in China Town uncle Lenny used to own
Dollar bills on the wall respectfully known
Bolo went by himself even though it seem risky
Wanted the whole cake - somethin' smell fishy
Back in the kitchen the money was waitin'
Deep in his heart he knew he was dancin' with Satan
Dress in all back with gats - this ain't part of the deal
Had a me set a mouth for the kill
Startin' lettin' off shots now just a few here
Sounded like firecrackers durin' Chinese new years
Bolo's big as a truck I don't know how they missed him
But they got so close the bullet stay there and kissed 'em
Grabbed the suitcase threw a table at the goons
Jump out a shattered window not a moment too soon
The thugs follow and he sprayed up his ride
Cut up from the glass but he made it alive
Now he's back at the crib frankly they say at least
He was just being chased by thugs and the police
Countin' his dough sittin' on the couch' in
Two shots to the back of the head now he slouch' in
Fom tried to get him at the spot, couldn't then
So he paid his baby ma' 50 Gs' to let him in
Damn
[Chorus]
The song "The Good The Bad & The Ugly" by Jin explores the life of hustlers and the harsh realities of the streets. The artist reflects upon the glorification of guns and drugs in the hood and how it led to the downfall of those who indulged in it. The lyrics mention the desire for respect, money, and power but how it can quickly turn sour. The song narrates a story of betrayal, greed, and the consequences that come along with it.
The first verse talks about how people in the hood never discuss guns or drugs. But the artist highlights how he saw it in reality, and there is a lot of it present. He admits to not having sold drugs himself but has seen people living their lives like the characters in Scarface, thinking it's a path to respect and power. However, when people's egos clash, the empire they try to build comes crashing down. The second verse narrates a story of a hustler named Bolo, whose partner betrays him and steals half a million from him. The song ends tragically with Bolo getting killed, and his partner paying off his baby mama to get away with the betrayal.
Overall, the song gives an honest and thought-provoking portrait of urban life and its struggles. It highlights how dangerous it is to indulge in activities that are glorified in the hood and warns against choosing the wrong path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
About they never talked about the guns or the drugs
No one talks about the dangerous things that happen in the hood.
'Til I saw the guns and the drugs
I saw the dangerous things that people were hiding.
There is tons in the hood
There are many illegal activities that happen in the hood.
I'll admit, I never sold a sack in my life
I have never been involved in any illegal activities.
Watchin' 'Scarface' thinkin' that was a life
Watching the movie 'Scarface' made me think that dealing drugs was a glamorous life.
Slingin' dope or coke, respect, money and power
Dealing drugs can bring you respect, money, and power.
But what happen when things start to go sour
What happens when things go wrong in the drug business?
Everybody want to see more cash
Everyone in the drug business wants more money.
But ego's clashin', that's when egos crash
When people's egos clash, it can lead to trouble.
See the two of them started when they was in dimes
Two people started dealing drugs when they were young.
Graduated, now they movin' bricks at a time
Now they are dealing with larger quantities of drugs.
Down to do whatever even wet up cops
They are willing to do anything, even harm law enforcement.
Tryin' to build an empire so they shut up shop
They are trying to build a drug empire and close down any competition.
They got themselves a connect ready to tie it down
They found a supplier who is reliable.
A buster went from Philly straight to China town
A drug dealer went from Philadelphia to Chinatown to make a deal.
Now there is dough's poorin' heads thinkin' it's the same
Money is flowing and people think it will last forever.
All of a sudden there is weak link in the chain
Suddenly, there is someone who is not trustworthy in the drug business.
He's a 6"2, brawler cat -- nickname Bolo
Bolo is a large, tough-looking guy.
Caught beef with his man so he had to go dolo
Bolo had a disagreement with his partner and decided to go alone.
But that was a no no
That was a mistake in the drug business.
You know the code of the streets; everybody gotta eat
In the drug business, everyone is trying to make money.
And that's how shit in the hood be
That's how things are in the dangerous neighborhoods.
Ain't sayin' it's a true story, but it could be
This might not be a true story, but it could be based on real events.
For the next three months Bolo is nowhere to be found
Bolo disappeared for three months.
They say 'cause of the beef that's why he left town
Rumors suggest that Bolo left town due to a disagreement.
And everybody knows why they don't get along
Everyone knows why Bolo and his partner had a disagreement.
He's a greedy bastard - stole half a meal from Fom
Bolo's partner stole a large amount of money from another person in the drug business.
Fom is the quiet type, silent and deadly
Fom is a dangerous, quiet person.
You play with his money now he's violent and ready
If you mess with Fom's money, he will become violent and ready to retaliate.
They was partners - betrayed by his own man
Bolo's partner betrayed him.
So he really gotta take action into his own hands
Bolo has to take matters into his own hands.
Father forgive me for the sins I commit
Bolo is asking for forgiveness for the illegal actions he has taken.
But when I see that thief again, that's it
When Bolo sees his former partner again, there will be trouble.
[Chorus]
The song's chorus talks about how things can turn ugly in the drug business.
Meanwhile across town in a two bedroom apartment
Meanwhile, Bolo's baby mama is living in a small apartment across town.
Bolo's going through it, baby mama through it
Bolo and his baby mama are having a tough time.
All that dumb shit he be puttin' her though
Bolo has been putting his baby mama through a lot of stress and pain.
Disappear for three months plus he hittin' her too
Bolo disappeared for three months and he was physically abusive to his baby mama.
Now she got her bags pack then she ready to bounce
She is packing her bags to leave him.
Didn't leave a thing - not even the keys to the house
She left and didn't leave any belongings behind, not even the house key.
Let her leave, he ain't talk with her at all
Bolo didn't try to talk to his baby mama before she left.
Went straight for the safe behind the portrait on the wall
Bolo went straight for the safe and ignored everything else.
He's back for his jewels, that 'n the cash
Bolo returned for his jewelry and money in the safe.
Plus the sale of last few bricks he had in his stash
He also took the remaining drugs he had in his possession.
Get his money right then he leavin' again
Bolo is getting his money in order before leaving town again.
Off to find a new life and start breathin' again
He is going to start a new life somewhere else.
So the deal was made and the buyers agreed
Bolo made a deal with some buyers.
And exchanged - they bring what the suppliers would need
The buyers exchanged something that the suppliers wanted.
Pick a spot in China Town uncle Lenny used to own
They agreed to meet at a spot in Chinatown that Bolo's uncle Lenny used to own.
Dollar bills on the wall respectfully known
The location was known for having dollar bills on the wall.
Bolo went by himself even though it seem risky
Bolo went by himself even though it was risky.
Wanted the whole cake - somethin' smell fishy
Bolo was suspicious of the buyers' intentions.
Back in the kitchen the money was waitin'
The buyers were waiting in the kitchen with the money.
Deep in his heart he knew he was dancin' with Satan
Bolo knew he was putting his life in danger by making this deal.
Dress in all back with gats - this ain't part of the deal
The buyers were armed, which was not part of the deal.
Had a me set a mouth for the kill
One of the buyers had a gun and was ready to kill Bolo.
Startin' lettin' off shots now just a few here
The shooting started and the buyers fired a few shots.
Sounded like firecrackers durin' Chinese new years
The gunshots sounded like fireworks during Chinese New Year.
Bolo's big as a truck I don't know how they missed him
Bolo is a large guy and it's surprising that the buyers missed him with their shots.
But they got so close the bullet stay there and kissed 'em
One of the bullets got so close to Bolo that it grazed him.
Grabbed the suitcase threw a table at the goons
Bolo grabbed his money and threw a table at the buyers.
Jump out a shattered window not a moment too soon
Bolo jumped out a broken window just in time to escape.
The thugs follow and he sprayed up his ride
The buyers chased Bolo and he shot at their car.
Cut up from the glass but he made it alive
Bolo was injured from breaking the window but he survived.
Now he's back at the crib frankly they say at least
Bolo returned home and people are happy that he is alive.
He was just being chased by thugs and the police
People are making up a story to cover up what really happened to Bolo.
Countin' his dough sittin' on the couch' in
Bolo is counting his money while sitting on the couch.
Two shots to the back of the head now he slouch' in
Suddenly, two shots are heard and Bolo is dead.
Fom tried to get him at the spot, couldn't then
Bolo's former partner tried to kill him at the drug deal but failed.
So he paid his baby ma' 50 Gs' to let him in
Fom paid Bolo's baby mama to let him into the apartment to kill Bolo.
Damn
This situation is a tragedy.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, JIN AU-YEUNG, EARL HAYES, BASHIR FADAI, JIN AU YEUNG
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