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EX-PLICIT LINEZ
Birth name Brandon Jermaine Yun
Also known as EXP
Born 30 January 1988 (1988-01-30) (age 28)
Bronx, New York
Genres East Coast Hip-Hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, Radio personality
Years active 1996–Present
Labels OTM Entertainment
Associated acts The Movement Crew, D.O Production, Jungle Entertainment

Brandon Jermaine Yun, better known by his stage name EXP (pronounced "e-ex-pee"), formerly EX-PLICIT LINEZ, is a Korean American rapper and Former Radio personality for New York Korean Radio NYKR 1660 AM, a mutual protégé of Drunken Tiger and Lee Hyun Do a.k.a. D.O. EXP first appeared on the underground rap scene in The Bronx in the mid 1990s on a DJ Platinum's mixtape series, Hate in Da Blood. He is one of the first generation of Asian American rappers to be involved in the Hip-Hop scene along with Jamez, John "shogunna" Chee and Mountain Brothers. He's also known as one of the first Korean rappers to mix Korean and English words to rhyme in the song.

Aside from releasing multiple mixtapes that gained heavy rotations in college radio stations and internet radios, EXP has gained notoriety for involvement in feuds with other Korean artists.

Music career

He became a member of The Movement in 2001. In 2007 he released his first USA radio single, Like That, which was produced by former member of (DEUX), Lee Hyun Do a.k.a. D.O. The single received spins throughout Atlanta radio stations. In addition to his solo works, EXP made numerous guest appearances internationally throughout Japan,[1] China, France and Philippine.

EXP's Supreme Hustle set a record for most downloaded Hip Hop album in Chinese music sites in 2005.[2][3]

In 2007, prior to releasing his 7th album, Rebirth of YSJ, Yoo Seung-jun showed interest in working with EXP, whom expressed his interest in making music in China.[4]

EXP was briefly signed to Tiger JK's Jungle Entertainment in 2008 and Warner Music Korea under D.O from Deux. In 2010, Lee Hyun Do a.k.a. D.O. announced that he was producing for EXP.[5] He also worked with popular K-Pop producer Seung Wook Yang (Producer of Click-B's Oh Jong Hyuk and ezllife) and Sci Fi Lyfe's David Park (music)

In December 2010, EXP became Urban A&R at S.M. Entertainment and Mnet (Korea) affiliate, MarCan Entertainment. He left the company due to mutual Differences.[6]

EXP recorded an entrance song "Baki's Theme" for Korean MMA Fighter Won sik "Parky" Park [7] for his bout against Kosuke Umeda. Park lost the bout via Unanimous Decision.

In 2014, EXP coached and prepared Sang A Yim-Propp for her performance on SBS Channel's Thanksgiving special show "Yul chang Club Some-Sing".[8]

The Movement

EXP is part of The Movement, which is a hip hop collective formed by Korean American hip hop group Drunken Tiger and Dynamic Duo/CB Mass.

Controversy

H.O.T

On the track "Target Practice", which appears on his Korean debut a Promise and a Threat cassette tape, EXP calls H.O.T a "Homosexuality Oriented Teenagers". After the legal issues surrounding the slander of image and brand name H.O.T, the song does not appear on the CD version of the album.

MC K

In 2002, EXP releases a skit Drunken Camp Radio questioning MC K's background. EXP mimicked MC K's flow and vocal tone, making a mockery out of the artist. EXP later admits that it was for the promotion of his soon to be released mixtape Imperial Vol. 1 and not a personal issue.

Snacky Chan and Organic Thoughts

In 2003, EXP. was involved in a highly publicized feud with Snacky Chan and Organic Thoughts. The feud was characterized by Snacky Chan and El Gambina of Organic Thoughts comment on artists in Korea, and EXP's reply on "Shoot II Kill" over Tupac Shakur's Ride on My Enemies instrumental. The feud was squashed by fellow Korean American Rapper, DYP Tha Goldynchild who also stopped EXP trying to crash Organic Thought's set with his entourage.

Anton "AR 15" Rodriguez, Recording Engineer/Rapper

While recording his Mixtape, Back 2 Basics, EXP heard racial slurs by Recording engineer and Rapper Anton "AR 15" Rodriguez from the Bronx. EXP and his entourage then assaulted Rodriguez and two of his friends. Rodriguez gold necklace was also taken during the brawl. Days later, picture of Rodriguez' Chain appeared EXP's Myspace page as he questioned the chain's value.

Y.G Family

DJ Shine records a disrespectful verse against Yang Hyun Suk, the C.E.O of YG Entertainment. EXP releases They Want War, which disses Y.G Family, Snacky Chan and El Gambina. In 2006, Masta Wu's track Move Man dissing Drunken Tiger gains media's attention and according to Korean Hip Hop Websites, EXP recorded a song Funeral song, answering back for his crew even though his name was deliberately left out of the song by Masta Wu. EXP later commented that the song was never made and he and Masta Wu are actually good acquaintances. When Masta Wu and Teddy's diss track "Move Man" was surfaced online, It was stated that he deliberately left out EXP, YDG and Sean2Slow's name from the diss as he mentioned other prominent members.

After this incident, EXP gave an interview to Drunken Camp, in which he stated that the feud with YG Family were exaggerated by the media, and was not a 'beef'.

Tablo of Epik High

EXP scolded Tablo of Epik High for associating with Mastaplan's Joosuc, whom had dissed Drunken Tiger and Movement Crew. EXP then recorded a freestyle diss track, Problem Child, which wasn't his intention to release it. After the track leaked online, Tablo said he did not know who EXP was. Tablo's statement drew criticism from Movement Crew fans since EXP was inducted into the crew in 2001 and Epik High was inducted in 2002.

When Tablo visited New York City, Korea Town, EXP was allegedly apprehended by the bouncers at popular Korean lounge in New York for trying to attack Tablo with champagne bottle.

When the news of Tablo signing with YG Entertainment surfaced, both EXP and Tiger JK took out their frustrations on former Movement Crew member, Tablo of Epik High of his disloyalty on their Twitter account. Despite EXP and Tiger JK's comments, Tablo and Epik High have not responded back.

In 2008, Tablo took a shot at Masta Wu and EXP on track 8 The Future on Epik High's Pieces, Part One album. Notably, mentioning New York city where both Masta Wu and EXP is from. Also, Tablo mentions Biggie and Tupac as both rappers borrowed the each respective rappers flow in a diss song to Tablo.

Personal life

In 2009, EXP supported and performed for Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) event in East Village, New York.

EXP is an avid fan of Mixed Martial Arts. He is a practitioner of Russian Martial Arts Sambo (martial art) and holds 5th Dan (Godan) Black belt in Aikido.

(July 2014) EXP announced his involvement in upcoming horror movie "Vamp Bikers DOS".[9] The movie also features Hip Hop household names such as Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz.


Discography

Albums

Mixtapes

Filmography


External links

References

  1. ↑ http://www.castle-records.net/products/detail.php?product_id=616
  2. ↑ http://www.565656.com/musiclist2/mmc_23109.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.yyy3g.com/yr/sclass.asp?sclass=3
  4. ↑ http://www.mtv123.com/zhuanjilist/13876.shtml
  5. ↑ http://mlbpark.donga.com/bbs/view.php?bbs=mpark_bbs_bullpen09&idx=220906&cpage=14910&s_work=&select=&keyword=
  6. ↑ https://twitter.com/marcanent
  7. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Won-Sik-Park-24865
  8. ↑ http://www.wowtv.co.kr/newscenter/news/view.asp?bcode=T32001000&wowcode=W014&artid=X20140911004239&compcode=HK
  9. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3652744/
  10. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3652744/
  11. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5215606/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_1
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