![]() Upon his release in November 2013, Mac had saved $7,000 which he used as capital to launch his own recording studio and label, Red Money Records. ![]() In this viral interview with DJVlad, China Mac reflects on his 10 year bid for shooting of Jin’s associate. Mac spent over a decade serving time behind bars: first, a three-year bid for gang-related crimes then a 10-year sentence for shooting someone at an NYC nightclub. “It gave me the opportunity to be accepted, and to express myself when no one wanted to listen.” Inspired by legends like Tupac and Nas, hip hop was a way to bridge the differences between him and other kids. In and out of juvenile detention facilities, he honed much of his skill through freestyle battles with inmates. His father was part of the Flying Dragons, a well-known and extremely violent Chinese American gang which inducted China Mac into the streets at a young age. He's also gearing up to release the official video for "Say A Prayer" featuring Young M.A.īorn in Brooklyn under the name Raymond Yu, Mac discovered hip hop at the age of 8, just four years prior to joining his first gang. According to Mass Appeal, “Johnny Dang is a true New York banger.” Dang even makes a cameo appearance in the cinematic video which features Mac squaring up in an underground fight club.Ĭhina Mac followed up by releasing the audio for "First Day Home" where he paints a vivid picture of what it’s like being locked up. He recently released “Jonny Dang,” named after the iconic bling store located in Houston, Texas. The Brooklyn-born Chinese-American rapper has over 11,000 subscribers to his China Mac Music YouTube page, and has recorded collabs with such respected NYC rappers as Dave East, Young M.A., Cory Guns and Jadakiss.įrom his viral Vladtv interview, to starring in the new “Rikers” documentary (which premiered on Novemon PBS’ channel THIRTEEN), to his recent interview with Mass Appeal, China Mac has continued to make a statement both in and out of prison.Ĭurrently, China Mac has been in the studio, recording his upcoming "Movie in the Making" project. The Brooklyn-born Chinese-American rapper has over 11 Read Full Bio “A former Chinatown gangster is one of the most exciting voices to come out of New York City.” - Mass Appeal Gang-related crimes since childhood, a decade-long prison sentence – yet against all odds, the Chinese-American rapper has become one of the leading hip hop voices in New York City, articulating the truths of today's urban streets through his lyrical tirades and underdog-inspired witticisms. ![]() ![]() “A former Chinatown gangster is one of the most exciting voices to come out of New York City.” - Mass Appeal ![]()
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