Jimmy Kang

Jimmy Kang
Origin Worcester
Genres Hip Hop
Occupation(s) Music producer
Years active 1999 – present
Website http://www.wu-world.com

Jimmy Kang is a music producer and manager known for hip-hop who is currently a vice president for Wu-Tang Management[1] and is operating Protect Ya Neck Records.[2] Kang is also a co-owner, with girlfriend Ivania Nicole, of Exclusives boutique "Where Music Meets Fashion" in Worcester and the Miss Central Massachusetts beauty pageant.[3]

Originally from Seoul, Korea and raised in Los Angeles, Kang later moved to Massachusetts to pursuit a hockey career playing for the Boston Junior Bruins.[4] which would later spawn into a transition to the music industry while going to college at Worcester State University. Jimmy is known for his perceptive business skills and being able to adapt to his surroundings regardless of the environment. His first introduction to the music industry came through Krumbsnatcha (an artist), who is affiliated with legendary rap group Gang Starr.[5]

After learning the ropes of the underground scene in 2001 Kang would go on to develop STR8UP Entertainment in Worcester, Massachusetts while helping Gang Starr Foundation member Krumb Snatcha create his record label, W.O.L.V.E.S. Entertainment, and produced the albums Krumb Snatcha Classics and Hate Me More. He signed Special Teamz Edo.G, Jaysaun and Slaine to his own label, Str8Up Entertainment and released the group's first album, The Mixtape. His label released the hit "Main Event" produced by DJ Premier off the group's album Stereotypez.[6][7] After earning 7 awards at the ‘MIC Awards’, (5 for slaine, one for the best group, and best single). Jimmy was then offered a project from WPE Music distributed by Universal which would then give him an introduction to the corporate side of the industry. From this Jimmy gained respect as an innovator within the New England hip hop market.[8][9]

In 2006 Kang was named one of "26 in 2006" people under 40 to watch by Pulse magazine in Worcester.[10] Kang gained acclaim for bringing special events to the venues of Worcester. He also managed Club Red 1888, Canal Lounge, Voodoo Night Club, Club Universe, Octaine, Seven, and Keikos.[11]

Kang was hired as a vice president for Wu Tang Management in 2009 and helped open up PYN records and Wu-World Radio for the world to hear. He currently operates Wu-Tang Management & Protect Ya Neck Records signing artist to the label and management.[12][13][14][15] [16] While Jimmy was a promoter and a club owner he has set up shows with artists such as 50 cent, T.I., Freeway, G unit, and Rocka Fella, Neo, Lord Jamar, Buddha Monk, Cappadonna, Cannibus, Saigon, Armegadon, Tony Sunshine, Prospect, Beenie Seagle, Ricky Blaze, Blaq Poet, Dj Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Keith Murray, Red Man, Erick Sermon, Busta Rhymes, DMX, New Boys, Baby Boy da prince, Method man, Inspectha Deck, U-God, Jim Jones, Cam'ron, JR Writer, Hell Rell, Joel Ortiz, Awesome 2, Clinton Sparks, Chubby Chubb, Tony Touch, Static Selectah, Hustle Simmons, G Spin, Rukiz, Frenchy Montana, Dip Set, Def Squad, Wu-Tang, Mario, Tok, Elephant Man, Sean Paul, Mr. Vegas, Guru, Nova Y Jori, Mengo Flow, Faruko and many more Etc.[11]

Jimmy Kang is currently managing Cappadonna, Junior Reid, Spliff Star/Flipmode Squad, Scott Isbell, Mossburg/Murder Inc., Dizzy Dizasta, Krumb Snatcha, Young Dirty Bastard (YDB), Rich Gates/BSM, Dame Luchiano/BSM, Coke Boy Brock, Breje, Alex Fatt, Block McCloud, Tattoo aka Chris Fontes, Chi-King, Murder League All Stars, Mia Cappra, Federal District, and Nymrod.

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.wu-world.com
  2. ↑ http://www.Pyndigital.com/staff
  3. ↑ http://www.MissCentralMass.com
  4. ↑ http://www.bostonjuniorbruins.com/content/hall-of-fame/alumni-list /
  5. ↑ Gang Starr Foundation
  6. 1 2 "04.10 WU TANG MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES JIMMY KANG AS NEW V.P.". Pulse magazine. March 30, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
  7. ↑ http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/special-teamz-main-event-spit-it-out/STR000212/
  8. ↑ http://blog.thephoenix.com/BLOGS/onthedownload/archive/2006/01/24/Mass-Industry-Committee-hip-hop-award-nominations-announced.aspx/
  9. ↑ http://www.thereelace.com/2011/04/mr-dante-luna-with-jimmy-kang-official.html
  10. ↑ http://www.thepulsemag.com/Features/26in2006.html
  11. 1 2 http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=1258192
  12. ↑ http://www.pyndigital.com/
  13. ↑ http://www.free-press-release.com/news-jimmy-kang-takes-over-as-vp-of-wu-tang-management-1268285522.html
  14. ↑ http://www.str8upent.com/blog/archives/196
  15. ↑ http://www.wutangmanagement.com
  16. ↑ http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jimmy-kang/18/905/5b7
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