The Rest Is History 2004 Album

Jin

A consistent "first studio album to be released by an Asian American under a major record label" by Jin/MC Jin. As happens with being on a major label, Jin got access to some heavy-hitting producers from Just Blaze to Kanye West and most of the production is fairly good. While the lyrically content isn't gangsta rap, some of the beats almost fit into the hardcore hip hop variety while at other times there are some pop-rap themed tracks. Jin's strength is his relatability, storytelling and some of the humorous bars. I assume that this didn't do the numbers the label wanted because he moved on from here. 3-3.5 Best Tracks: Here Now, I Got a Love, Learn Chinese, C'mon