Breaking the cycle.

I was checking out various youtube clips of a new artist and came across this comment. Who wrote the comment and the artist it’s being written about isn’t that important.

I couldn’t help but be struck by what I was reading.

“weed, music, cash.

something to look up to”

I would never dare to pass judgement on this person or anyone else who shares the same mentality. That’s not my job nor would I find fulfillment in doing so. Part of me wants to say, “to each his own” and just keep it moving. The more sensible part of me is thinking, “that can’t be all there is to life.”

I’ll be the first to admit, once upon a time I had my priorities quite twisted, living with wreckless abdandon. By the grace of God, I am putting the pieces of the puzzle together and starting to see with more clarity than I ever have.

That I am able to have a platform (my music) to share my journey with you all is something I am thankful for in itself.

Everyone’s looking for the meaning to existence. I wish you all well on your journey.

Seems like a fitting song.

Check out 21 year old Jin on the remix circa’ the Ruff Ryders days.

they say life is what you make it

well I’mma make it

21 years in the game and I ain’t break yet

and my mama always said it was true

so you know I gota give credit where credit is due

I went from pushin’ a broom to pushin’ a benz

now all across the globe chicks wishin’ we friends

if I ain’t shootin’ a flick I’m probably on tour

rippin’ shows gettin’ dough but there’s gota be more

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16 Responses to “Breaking the cycle.”

  1. jhope413 Says:

    I love you more and more every time I read something new that you post. I’ve said it a million times, you’re absolutely amazing, Jin!!

  2. Broccoli Says:

    This is a very inspiring song.THANKS!!!

  3. queenie Says:

    its nice to know that someone cares about this, in the environment im living in now, ppl are way too superficial, they only care about how ppl perceive them which leads them to do or say stupid things…
    so i guess that guy/girl is just saying stuff like this to look “cool”, im sure in real life they dont behave the same way (at least thats what i hope the truth is)
    so yeah, God bless :) x
    oh, nice song btw

  4. David Elikwu Says:

    Jin, i agree with what everyone has written here, and i think it’s so amazing the way you turned your life around to follow christ. I became a disciple on 1st August 2010 and i’ve been rapping scince ’05 and i just want you to know that you are my biggest inspiration in this world, and are a true example to young people that you can follow God and be sucessful at the same time, which is something people dont seem to realise. I wish you all the best with all your future endevours, and may God be with you.
    Thanks.

  5. Repenter Says:

    Reminds me of Don’t Waste Your Life by Lecrae

  6. KenHo Says:

    Life is what you make it:D
    I gonna make it beautiful and full of accomplishment !!:P
    Actually, I wanna do what you are doing,therefore, I need to study hard and be a successful guy to build up my platform to share with others too!
    Anyway, I hope more and more people to have spiritual growth after
    browsing your blog:D Just like me!

  7. dmt Says:

    DANG!!! Taking songs out of the vault!! I remember when I came across your Stacie Orrico remix a few years back. I always liked it. “This ain’t pop music, this is hot music.”

  8. KevinD Says:

    Jin.. Jin.. Jin.. such an inspiration to me.. After following your music career from BET to Hk, it has taught me so much. Your progress through the good and bad is just so amazing. Words can’t describe how much I look up to you.

    Just want to say thank you for the wonderful music.. It has definitely helps me push through my struggles.

  9. chuckthegirl Says:

    whoa! stacie orrico! now that takes me back to high school…

  10. J.P Says:

    its tempting when its “just right there” you know? like the money, sex, the drugs, etc.

    and mainstream is not helping at all. the hypnotism type stuff they are chanelling through the tv and the radio is a cycle of money,sex, drugs. also the factor of different walks of life from people. when you poor and you came from nothing and going from that to getting a lot of money by means of drugs, or whatever means, its materialistic high

    its hard when you don’t have a guide and you don’t know where to start. and until you find that way , it will be difficult to see theres more to life that what it is you have.

    as you say though to each his own. also the extend somewhat on what you said, Prince Ea made a video while ago, its a pretty good segment. (around 7:12- 9:26). its my homepage, i watch it everyday lol

  11. Ashley Says:

    Word.

  12. ms_mui Says:

    Yeah~ There’s more to life than this :)

    “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” (1Cor2:9)

    Hope that they would soon got that too :)

  13. Joanna Says:

    I think that in today’s society the youth are being bombarded with images of sex, drugs, money and living a life of excess. People wanting to live a life of luxury has gotten their priorities twisted and in turn has made a lot of people materialistic and superficial. It doesn’t help youths when they see celebrities living this type of lifestyle and come away without any or little consequences, take Lindsy Lohan for example.

    Conforming into the norm of everyday society has been a safe haven for most people, staying true to ones self is a lot harder than it sounds, I know for one I struggle with this on an everyday basis.

    I think the only way to break this cycle if there is more media coverage of celebrities making a positive change in society…. but then again, positivity doesn’t always make it on headline news

  14. Kinki Yeung Says:

    天氣轉涼, 著多件衫, 唔好冷親呀~~~ (weather is getting cold, wear more clothes~~take care ar~~~)

  15. Trixxy Caine Says:

    omg the way jin talks, hes such a genuine person.
    Its pretty hard to not fall in love with him. ;)
    x

  16. childofGOD Says:

    every time i read a blog by Jin, I can’t tell whether he’s rapping and spitting out flows, or speaking on stage to inspire a movement. but then again, isn’t that the same thing? His mind is fluid, it just keeps flowing. that’s how hip hop he is and the impression he left for me.

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