If I never failed at anything or encountered disappointment, I would not fully be able to appreciate and enjoy the achievements and accomplishments. He has come far since selling mix tapes on the streets of New York as a teen. This applies regardless of if I’m in America or Hong Kong, rapping in English or Cantonese. In this chapter of his life Jin is trying out acting, appearing in Chinese movies like, Split Second Murders, his second film production. Record labels took notice. Rapper Jins career journey has been ruff at times, now his music has taken him to his ancestors country. one day where he longs to reconnect with his family, drive his own car again and munch on American-brand cereal. Jin continued to earn money on the freestyle battle circuit. To see all the years of hard work and dedication that I put into reaching that goal become a reality was more fulfilling than I can describe then or now, Jin explained. Nearly a decade later, Jin is no longer in contact with those from BET and Ruff Ryders. Hip-hop soon captivated him, and a move to New York City would thrust him into the hip-hop scene. I most definitely see all of that taking place in the States, Jin said. Soon viewers were talking about the undefeated Chinese American rapper, who would go on to claim the Freestyle Friday Champ title despite seemingly being an underdog. Another film venture in which Jin portrays an obnoxious, spoiled, rich kid is slated for release this year. I would prefer the word: evolved. The Ruff Road Baby-faced Jin first appeared on the show 106 and Park where he trounced his competition week after week. where his career was born. Regretting is not only pointless, but it is also counterproductive. Jin said he has not really changed since appearing on BET about eight years ago, but he has evolved. Something that is reflective in his music. It took me sometime to come to this realization. At age 19, I wanted to be a rap star, party my life away and thought I was the best rapper to ever live. But getting signed was only the first step, he said. People continue to leave disparaging comments about his performance on YouTube. Despite working hard Jin soon found that some setbacks in his career were beyond his control. I wouldn’t say I’ve changed. Despite all of his success in Hong Kong, Jin hopes to return to the U.S. My music just reflects whatever mentality I have at the current chapter of my life. Grown, Jin said. As the face of Vita Lemon Tea, Jin is everywhere on the streets of Hong Kong: on buses, billboards, storefronts and vending machines. I have no regrets. The beauty is that this is a process that I am still going through on a daily basis. A looming release date of his all-Cantonese album, American Born Chinese, or ABC, prompted Jin to move to Hong Kong. But, he said, he has no regrets. It was a whirlwind success. But the champ would take some hits. His first single, Learn Chinese, hit the airwaves soon after. One thing I am looking most forward to at this point in my life is to have my own family, household, wife and kids. A few missteps here and there and it’s right back to the bottom of the pits, Jin explained. Society changed. Although I haven’t spoken or seen them for quite some time now at least two to three years I have nothing but fond memories and well wishes for them all, Jin said. Regardless of how things panned out in the end, they gave me an opportunity and platform to share with the world my passion for this thing called hip-hop. Taking the Mic Before he was MC Jin, the Miami-born rapper spent many days in his youth at his parents take-out restaurant. Now mostly rapping in Cantonese, the 27-year-old said he intends to move back to the U.S. Ko, Reporter Published January 11, 2010 If you think that rapper Jin Au-Yeung is lying low somewhere in the United States, you are mistaken. A 2003 acting debut in John Singletons 2 Fast 2 Furious followed. The music industry changed. Jin said he now believes that his move to Hong Kong was fate, attributing it to Gods work. In 2007 his reappearance on the MTV2 freestyle battle show, Fight Klub, was met with criticism. It reflected in my music. Jin added, At age 27, my mentality has changed. By Nalea J. The hip-hop scene existed in Hong Kong before I got here and it will continue to exist the day that I leave. On the Web http://ayojin.com. Ruff Ryders signed Jin as buzz circulated about his talent showcased on the BET freestyle rap show. Since I have though, it’s been all about learning from the different experiences, he said. The 106 and Park Freestyle Friday Champ has been living in Hong Kong since May 2009 where it is hard to walk down the street without seeing him.
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