Born and raised in Miami, Florida Jin’s parents ran their own take-out restaurant where he spent most of his childhood and teenage years. Growing up during the Golden Age of Hip Hop (the early nineties) Jin became fascinated with rap music and the hip hop lifestyle. When Jin’s family decided to move to Manhattan he knew this would be the perfect opportunity to follow his dreams. Jin got on the streets of New York immediately and sold his own mix tapes.

Jin is one of the most innovative rap artists of this century. He first made himself a notable lyricists when he came seemingly out of nowhere to become the “Freestyle Friday Champ” on BET’s 106 and Park. Every week Jin destroyed the competition and went on to eventually retire as the undefeated Freestyle Champion.