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Saturday, August 30, 2008

Life in the Spotlight

Jin battles the sceptics (audio)

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The rapper Jin Au-yeung rose to prominence in the US after winning seven consecutive rap battles on BET program 106 & Park, a feat which led to him being inducted into the show's Hall of Fame.

He joins reporter Clara Mak in the SCMP Studio to discuss his identity as an Asian-American rapper, the Hong Kong music scene and the possibility of pursuing a career outside of the US.

Jin also speaks about his childhood in a Chinese household in Miami and how his parents reacted to the news that he was pursuing a career as a rapper. AUDIO AFTER THE JUMP.

Click here to watch a video of the interview and an impromptu performance by Jin of his single ABC.

 
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