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Brandon Jermaine Yun, better known by his stage name
EXP , 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 generations of Asian American rappers to be involved in 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.
, China
, France
and Philippine.
EXP was briefly signed to Tiger JK's Jungle Entertainment in 2008 and Warner Music Korea under D.O from Deux. He also worked with popular K-Pop producer Seung Wook Yang (Producer of Click-B's Oh Jong Hyuk and ezllife) and Cutting Records Producer David Park.
In December 2010, EXP became Urban A&R at S.M. Entertainment
and Mnet (Korea) affiliate, MarCan Entertainment.
'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.
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.
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'.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
EXP , formerly EX-PLICIT LINEZ, is a Korean American
Korean American
Korean Americans are Americans of Korean descent, mostly from South Korea, with a small minority from North Korea...
rapper and Former Radio personality
Radio personality
A radio personality is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather,...
for New York Korean Radio NYKR 1660 AM, a mutual protégé of Drunken Tiger
Drunken Tiger
Drunken Tiger is a critically acclaimed Korean/American hip hop group which debuted in 1999 and has since released eight albums.As of 2009, Drunken Tiger's central figure is Korean American Tiger JK...
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 generations of Asian American rappers to be involved in Hip-Hop scene along with Jamez, John "shogunna" Chee and Mountain Brothers
Mountain Brothers
Mountain Brothers was an American hip hop group originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Named after the legend of 108 mountain bandits depicted in the Chinese novel Water Margin, the group formed in 1994 after all attended the Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania.The...
. 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 JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and Philippine.
EXP was briefly signed to Tiger JK's Jungle Entertainment in 2008 and Warner Music Korea under D.O from Deux. He also worked with popular K-Pop producer Seung Wook Yang (Producer of Click-B's Oh Jong Hyuk and ezllife) and Cutting Records Producer David Park.
In December 2010, EXP became Urban A&R at S.M. Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
and Mnet (Korea) affiliate, MarCan Entertainment.
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.- Drunken TigerDrunken TigerDrunken Tiger is a critically acclaimed Korean/American hip hop group which debuted in 1999 and has since released eight albums.As of 2009, Drunken Tiger's central figure is Korean American Tiger JK...
- Dynamic Duo/CB MassDynamic DuoDynamic Duo is a Korean hip hop duo, made up of members Choiza and Gaeko. Unlike the rough and off beat sound of their past group, CB Mass, Dynamic Duo changed their style to a more audience-friendly sound with a brighter ambiance...
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- Yang Dong Geun
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- Ex-plicit LinezEx-plicit linezBrandon Jermaine Yun, better known by his stage name EXP , 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...
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- Roscoe Umali
- Mickey Eyez
- Buga Kingz
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 ShakurTupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
'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.
Y.G Family
DJ ShineDJ Shine
DJ Shine is a KoreanRapper, Producer, DJ formerly associated with popular Korean Hip hop group, Drunken Tiger.Before he met Tiger JK he performed as a DJ,...
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
Drunken Tiger
Drunken Tiger is a critically acclaimed Korean/American hip hop group which debuted in 1999 and has since released eight albums.As of 2009, Drunken Tiger's central figure is Korean American Tiger JK...
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.
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'.
Albums
- a Promise and a Threat (1997)
- The Heel or the Face (Unreleased) (2009)
- From Perdition to Redemption (Unreleased) (2010)
- Black Magic (Announced) (2011)
Mixtapes
- Imperial Vol. 1 (2003)
- Black Suede Records Presents: Supreme Hustle (2005)
- Back 2 Basics (2008)
- Imperial Vol. 2 (2010)
Filmography
- 2005: House of Mirrors (Horror) (Stunts)
- 2006: Japanese borscht (Suspense Drama) (as Americanized Yakuza)
- 2007: Heart of the City (Action) (as Robber #1)
- 2009: Independent Director's Sorrow (Drama) (Cameo)
- 2011: Vengeance is Mine! (Action) (as Mr. Sambo)