Iron Mic 战士

Iron Mic 战士 The IRON MIC WARRIOR compilation album, simply put, my life’s work in music. Executive produced by yours truly, SHOWTYME, I was able to pair the greatest Chinese American Hip Hop producer—Scott “Chops” Jung—with the all-time most talented, innovative and pioneering Chinese IRON MIC rappers. Inspired by Bruce Lee’s script for the series Warrior, a HBO Max martial arts crime drama that is executive produced by Bruce’s daughter, Shannon Lee, this compilation includes original remixes of songs that have been featured on previous Warrior episodes, as well as exclusive previews of music that will be featured on Season 3 of Warrior. The album blurs the line between the action-packed life in San Francisco’s Chinatown in the 1880’s and the tumultuous twists and turns of contemporary life. The album explores some of the most controversial topics that only Hip Hop has the courage and capacity to address; greed, money, crime, loyalty, brotherhood, ethnic tensions,, violence and freedom. The rappers on this compilation range the gamut of legendary OG’s like Beijing’s Young Kin to relentlessly up-and-coming artists like Qinghai’s GNS耀耀. Over two dozen rappers from across China and abroad including C.Jam, Lil Mizy, dropb, Becareful, Fei, School Girl Niu Niu, Kigga, PACT and DDG to name a few. All of these MCs represent the spirit of Bruce Lee in Chinese rap. They are the truest Warriors that I know in the world of Chinese Hip Hop, and this is by far the greatest story ever told via the art form and culture that I brought to China over two decades ago. #Warrior @Warrior #IRONMIC @IRONMIC #IRONMIC战士 @IRONMIC 战士 ---------- Scott “CHOPS” Jung is a pioneering music maker whose multi-instrument style helped his group Mountain Brothers become the first Asian American rap group signed to a major label. His productions list many of hip-hop’s biggest and most respected artists (Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Raekwon, Talib Kweli, E-40, Ice Cube, Snoop, Bun B, Key Glock, YFN Lucci). His Strength in NUMBERS album featured over 30 talented Asian American rappers and singers. CHOPS’ music is heard in ads (Nike, Coca Cola, X Games, Draft Kings), TV series (Arrow, Empire, Grey’s Anatomy, House of Lies, Breaking Bad, Law & Order, Parks & Recreation, The Night Of, iZombie, Lucifer, Warrior. Wu Assassins, Kung Fu, Fakes, Paper Girls, The Equalizer, Black Ink Crew, grown-ish), comedy specials (Ali Wong, Sheng Wang), movies (Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Brown Sugar, House of Wax, Hurricane Season, Face, Ping Pong Playa), and video games (Tetris Beat). ---------- “Showtyme” is a Detroiter in self exile, who has made China his home for over a quarter of a century. He is one of the undisputed pioneers and first promoters of Hip Hop and Rap culture in China. A self proclaimed Hip Hop Adventurer, music and advertising anti-executive and lifelong social activist. Showtyme is the founder of The IRON MIC, which has over 4+ billion views. He has organized events tirelessly, peaking at nearly 400 events per year across 100 cities with crowds ranging from 30 to 30,000! The Iron Mic has become a household name recognizable across China, and it was done the old fashioned way, via word of mouth, face to face interactions and mass grass roots organizing. AGAINST ALL ODDS! Still organizing underground rap battles across China after two decades, empowering the youth to RAP THEIR TRUTH TO POWER. The Iron Mic is the longest running rap battle in the world and is the flagship iconic brand of the rapidly expanding Hip-Hop community in China. Showtyme has given public lectures at numerous universities including the University of Michigan, as well as private talks for corporations such as Google. He has been referenced in media and publications ranging from Billboard, LA Times, Foreign Policy, CNN to the Cambridge History of World Music. Together, Showtyme and Chops are the foundation of IRON MIC FAMILY. Peace, Love & Unity!