Jin Raps Back

Stateside mulitlingual rapper Jin-Au Yeung has been a hard working man recently, touring clubs across the Peninsula since February, as part of Chivas Regal’s This Chivas Life programme. The rapper, who is signed to the same label as Eve and DMX, and who has collaborated with Kanye and Wyclef, took some time off from his busy schedule to speak to us.

You’ve been performing all over the Peninsular. How are you enjoying Malaysia?
Malaysia is an awesome place. I love the diversity of the community. It reminds me of back home in the US but with a very unique and distinct culture of its own.

How did your career in music start?
I've been actively pursuing a career in the music industry since about the age of 16. As my high school years were coming to an end, I became more and more involved and adamant about making progress as an artist.

What was it like working with such big names as Kanye West and Wyclef Jean?
It was a wonderful experience. Working with artists that I’m a fan of is probably one of the greatest rewards of doing what I do.

How did you get on the The Chivas Life Tour?
CMG/Absolute Entertainment are the companies responsible for the release of my latest project, which also happens to be my first all-Cantonese album ABC in Malaysia. Chivas is a company that they've partnered with for quite some time now, so naturally when it was time to plan a promo tour, all the pieces of the puzzle just came together.

What inspires you to make your music?
My biggest inspiration is life. Plain and simple. Beyond that, I guess I would say my family. It's a great feeling to be able to take care of and provide for my family doing something I love. More so, it's great to know that there are people out there who truly support what I do with my craft.

Text Lim Ai Leen