God, Jesus, 2pac, Wu-tang, Naughty by Nature, Nas, Jay-z, Big L, Mobb Deep, OutKast, Big Daddy Kane, Canibus, Dj Quik, Special Ed....(most of the rap from early 90’s), Prince (that’s right..PRINCE), The Temptations, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, ZAPP and Roger, The Isley Brothers and Parliament.
From the often undestimated scene of Vancouver, Jay Kin, labled as one of VANCITY'S BEST, brings raw and soulful music. Rapping since 12, he spent his early years listening to The Gap Band, Parliament, Teddy Pendergrass, Grand Master Flash, LL Cool J and many more who he credits with sparking his interest in music. Jay Kin’s passion for writing lyrics, introduced him to the scene at 16 with the P.O.S. crew. At 18, he took his passion to the stage, opening for large acts such as Raekwon, Common, Juelz Santana, Lupe Fiasco, Mobb Deep, Talib Kweli and Souls of Mischief. Now 23, he has released several CD's and vinyl’s including "The Vintage Mixtape", "Show Time the Rebuttle", "Year of the Flow", and latest release "No Time To Waste" In 2005, Jay won the 1st Songclash competition, held by Grow-Op Records. Nothing fabricated or copied, he continues to make strong music with big plans for his future album titled "Kinfolk.”
With an amazing flow influenced from the golden era, Jay Kin plans to take his music to big heights with truthful lyrics, hard hitting production, and a focused mind to hustle on what ever it takes.
From a scene that is underestimated at times, Jay Kin brings soulful and raw music to the table out of his home of Vancouver. Rapping since he was twelve, he spent his early years listening to music from The Gap Band, Parliament, Teddy Pendergrass, Grand master Flash, LL cool J and many more who sparked his interest in music. Jay Kin soon found his passion for writing lyrics through his teen years and arrived on the scene at 16 with crew P.O.S. At 18, he took his love for music to the stage, opening for large acts such as Raekwon, Common, Juelz Santana, Lupe Fiasco, Mobb Deep, Talib Kweli and Souls of Mischief. In 2005, Jay won the 1st Songclash competition, held by Grow-Op Records. Now 23, he has released several CD's and vinyl’s including "The Vintage Mixtape", "Show Time the Rebuttle", "Year of the Flow", and latest release "No Time To Waste." With an amazing flow influenced from the golden era, Jay Kin plans to take his music to big heights with truthful lyrics, hard hitting production, and a focused mind to hustle on whatever it takes. Nothing fabricated or copied, he continues to make strong music with big plans for his future album titled "Kinfolk". His overall aim is not to be labeled as just another artist but to come humble as a progessing artist on a major scale throughout the industry.
DISCOGRAPHY
Show Time the Rebuttle (2003) The Vintage Mixtape (2004) Year of the Flow (2006) No Time To Waste (2006)
VIDEO'S NEW!! Jay Kin Interview @ www.revolutionworldmusic.com
new video? sick man! cant wait to see it. nah I didnt go to the show sold out so quick, oh well next time. I need some new track my dude I'm doing a monthly podcast now I love you to throw some of your songs in the mix plus people been asking about new music from you. get at me one love.
Yo Jay! Everythings going really good man, im almost done my cd... it's been a long time coming but im really happy with the final sound thats coming out of it. I'm hype I got you on at least one track (woulda had you on more if i got the chance lol) but yeah man it's going smooth here in Vancouver. How's Japan man>?? When are you coming back? HOLLA!!!! -S
