His big break came when the BET program 106 & Park began inviting local rappers to hold battles in a segment known as Freestyle Friday. Ready for the national exposure, he auditioned and again was underestimated due to his ethnic background. After winning for seven weeks straight, Jin was inducted into the show's Hall of Fame. That same night of his Hall of Fame induction, he announced that he had signed a deal with the Ruff Ryders. His first single under Ruff Ryders was titled "Learn Chinese". The album was originally scheduled to be released in the summer of 2003, but was delayed for over a year by the label. In October 2004, Jin released his debut album, The Rest Is History, which reached number 54 of the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. Both of his singles, "Learn Chinese" and "Senorita", failed to be major mainstream successes. Due to the long delay on the album, sales and where the contract was going to lead him, he decided with his manager to leave. When he left the Virgin label, he also left the Ruff Ryder label. Ruff Ryders is still active to date and Jin is in good terms with them.
On May 18, 2005, Jin revealed that he would be putting his rap career on hold in order to explore other options. After signing with an independent label, CraftyPlugz/Draft Records, Jin released his second album, The Emcee's Properganda on October 25, 2005.
Jin released two albums in 2006. The first one, 100 Grand Jin is a mixtape/album that was released on August 29, 2006. The single released off the album is "FYI", for which the rapper shot and released a music video. The second album released in 2006 is Jin's third LP, I Promise. Instead of releasing the album in stores, Jin released it on November 1, 2006 through his MySpace, with the first batch being autographed by himself. It was then sold on CDBaby.com with limited copies being pressed and not autographed for people who were unable to purchase it before. The first single for this album is titled "36-24-36 ( Apple Bottom Jeans )", a song in which Jin gives praise to Asian girls.
During the end of 2006, Jin worked on another album called ABC. The album was recorded almost entirely in Cantonese. Jin officially launched his ABC Jin website on January 10, 2007. Jin premiered his music video for the first single, "ABC" on MTV Chi on January 26, 2007. The album was produced entirely by the Far*East Movement and features guest appearances from Hong Kong actor Daniel Wu and Ken Oak Band.
After staying independent for 3 years, Jin landed a deal with a major record company. Universal Music Hong Kong added Jin as one of four artists that are being promoted in the new deal that is called the Universal Spends 8-Figures on 2008 Newcomers. Universal Music Hong Kong signed these four artists to promote their music, Jin being the top of the four. Jin has already gone to work with his next Cantonese album and plans to release it on the label by 2008. Jin has also re-released his ABC (American Born Chinese) album but with the new packaging. The re-release is a Hong Kong edition which includes a bonus track with new music videos which 3 of them was shot in Hong Kong itself.
Jin has found success in Hong Kong, winning a Chik Chak 903 Radio Top 10 Songs award for the song ABC and recently releasing a free mixtape in Cantonese, known as the Meen Fai Rap Mixtape. He is currently working on his next Cantonese album.
Healing
MC Jin Lyrics
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Its hard to recognize the face of a hypocrite
I'm staring at the mirror, its getting clearer
I see exactly who i am and I'm so sick of it
what a predicament
imagine how i feel
tryna hide a ladder can nolonger be concealed
aha
heal me lord and i shall be healed
a simple declaration but a sure thing
its Jeremiah 17: 14
see when i quote the bible in my lines
i can't help but have a thought
to run across my mind
I'm in the booth making a reference to the word
the truth is the listener might think its absurd
won't water down my beliefs
to making more repealing
just tryna be transparent
so you know how I'm feeling
I'm healing
i said im healing
yeah
speaking of transparency
i can't deny my flaws and insecurities
faithfully praying yes i am grateful
impatiently waiting to see a breakthrough
to be free from the lust of my flesh
only satisfied by love nothing less
i say i wang more of you and less of me
but underneath it all its just envy and jealousy
is it for myself? or is it ministry?
look what you started Lord
please finish me
i just wanna be real
i just wanna be healed
i just wanna be healed
In "Healing," MC Jin reflects on his struggle with faith, honesty, and his own imperfections. He begins the song by acknowledging that his faith is sometimes difficult to maintain and that he feels like a hypocrite. He then looks at himself in the mirror and becomes more self-aware of his flaws, leading him to question his motivations and the nature of his desires. He knows he needs healing and that he cannot hide from it. MC Jin turns to the Bible, specifically Jeremiah 17:14, for guidance and comfort.
MC Jin then speaks to the listeners directly about his approach to his faith and his music. He does not want to water down his beliefs or sugarcoat his struggles, but rather present himself as transparently as possible so that others can understand what he is going through. He admits that he is not perfect, and that he struggles with envy, jealousy, and other sins. Despite these challenges, he continues to pray and hope for a breakthrough in his journey towards healing.
Overall, the song "Healing" is about the struggle to maintain faith and stay true to oneself in the face of personal imperfections. MC Jin recognizes that he cannot hide from his flaws or pretend to be perfect, but instead must be honest and open about his experiences in order to find healing. By turning to the Bible and remaining dedicated to his faith, he hopes to achieve the healing he needs.
Line by Line Meaning
I told you that my faith is ridiculous
I previously mentioned that my belief system may be viewed as absurd to some.
Its hard to recognize the face of a hypocrite
It can be difficult to identify when someone is acting contrary to their own beliefs.
I'm staring at the mirror, its getting clearer
As I take a moment to introspect, I am becoming more aware of my flaws.
I see exactly who i am and I'm so sick of it
I am becoming more cognizant of my true self and I am unhappy with it.
what a predicament
What a difficult situation I find myself in.
imagine how i feel
Try to put yourself in my position and understand how difficult it is.
tryna hide a ladder can nolonger be concealed
I can no longer keep my struggles and weaknesses hidden.
aha
An expression of realization or understanding.
but the cure has been reviewed
I have discovered a solution to my problems.
heal me lord and i shall be healed
I am praying for healing and restoration from a higher power.
a simple declaration but a sure thing
Although my prayer is short and concise, I am confident that it will be answered.
its Jeremiah 17: 14
This verse from the Bible supports the idea of praying for healing.
see when i quote the bible in my lines
When I reference scripture in my lyrics,
i can't help but have a thought
It is impossible for me not to ponder
to run across my mind
The implications of what I am saying for my own life.
I'm in the booth making a reference to the word
As I record this song, I am including a mention of the Bible.
the truth is the listener might think its absurd
In reality, some people may find my beliefs to be strange or illogical.
won't water down my beliefs
I will not dilute or adjust my values for the sake of pleasing others.
to making more repealing
In an effort to gain a wider appeal.
just tryna be transparent
I am attempting to be open and honest about my journey.
so you know how I'm feeling
In order to give you a better understanding of my current emotional state.
I'm healing
I am in the process of recovering and growing stronger.
i said im healing
I want to emphasize that I am indeed undergoing the healing process.
yeah
An exclamation of acknowledgement or agreement.
speaking of transparency
Continuing on the topic of honesty and openness.
i can't deny my flaws and insecurities
I am aware of and cannot ignore my imperfections and vulnerabilities.
faithfully praying yes i am grateful
I am consistently and gratefully praying despite my struggles.
impatiently waiting to see a breakthrough
I am eagerly anticipating a significant change or progress.
to be free from the lust of my flesh
I want to overcome the desires of my physical body and focus on spiritual fulfillment.
only satisfied by love nothing less
I strive to find fulfillment solely through love and nothing else.
i say i wang more of you and less of me
I desire to have more of a connection with a higher power and less egocentricity.
but underneath it all its just envy and jealousy
Despite my words, I must admit that I have feelings of jealousy and envy within me.
is it for myself? or is it ministry?
I question whether these desires are purely for personal gain or for the greater good of others.
look what you started Lord
I acknowledge that my journey has begun because of a higher power.
please finish me
I am asking for continued guidance and support from a higher power to help me reach my goals.
i just wanna be real
Ultimately, I aspire to be authentic and genuine in all aspects of my life.
i just wanna be healed
And to overcome my struggles and become stronger and healthier.
Contributed by Carter I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.