Jin was a Chinese-Canadian hip-hop group that formed in Vancouver in 1994. The original lineup included Kevin "Jin" Li, Alx "Average" Liang, Ken Lo, and Francis "Francis3" Chu. They put out their self-titled debut album in 1997.
Their track "Learn Chinese" became something of an anthem, mixing hip-hop with Chinese cultural references. Other songs like "Brand New Me" and "Jin From The Block" showed their style, which often touched on identity and the immigrant experience without sounding like a lecture.
They released several albums through the 2000s, including "The Rest Is History" in 2002 and "ABC" in 2004. The group's music had a straightforward, grounded quality that connected with listeners who recognized those themes.
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