Shin Su-jin (Korean: 신수진; born December 28, 1992), known professionally as Since (Korean: 신스, stylized in all caps), is a South Korean rapper. She first garnered attention when she appeared on Show Me the Money 10 in 2021. She released her debut studio album Since 16' in the same year which was met with critical acclaim. In 2022, she became the first female musician to win New Artist of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shin Su-jin |
| Born | December 28, 1992 Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2020-present |
Early life and education
editShin Su-jin was born in Seoul on December 28, 1992. She moved to Daejeon when she was in third grade. She began rapping after she sang along to Eminem's "Lose Yourself" in front of her friends in high school. She decided to be a rapper after applying for Show Me the Money 4 and Show Me the Money 5.[1] In 2016, she moved back to Seoul to pursue her music career.[2] In 2019, she won Open Mic Swg.[3] She adopted the stage name "Since" as it sounds similar to her real name. She also wanted it to mean that the hip hop scene will change since her debut.[4]
She graduated from Chungnam National University with a bachelor's degree in public administration.[5]
Career
editIn 2020, Since released her debut single "New Shit". In July 2021, she released her debut studio album Since '16 which was met with critical acclaim.[6] Its lead single "Spring Rain" was nominated for Best Rap Song at the Korean Music Awards.[7] In October 2021, she appeared on the rap competition TV show Show Me the Money 10. She became the first female rapper to advance to the finals of the show and finished in second place.[8] In March 2022, she became the first female musician to win New Artist of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.[9] In August 2022, she released her debut extended play High Risk High Return.[10]
Artistry
editSince is known for her powerful raps.[11] She expresses her attitude toward life or experiences through music.[8]
Discography
editStudio album
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart position |
|---|---|---|
| KOR [12] | ||
| Since 16' |
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57 |
| The Soloest |
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EP
edit| Title | Details |
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| High Risk High Return |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart position |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [13] | |||
| "New Shit" | 2020 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Tang" (Feat. Mirani) |
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| "He Said" | — | ||
| "Friday Light" | — | Last 20's | |
| "I Can’t Live Without" (담배피러가자구) | — | ||
| "29 Love" (29 사랑노래) (Feat. 372) |
— | ||
| "Hot Sauce" (Feat. 372) |
2021 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Go Up" (Feat. Hahoe) |
— | ||
| "My Life" | — | ||
| "Wake Up" (with Gaeko, Ourealgoat, Ahn Byeong-woong, Tabber and Jo Gwang-il) |
3 | Show Me the Money 10 | |
| "Reset" (with Tabber featuring Gaeko and Kid Milli) |
17 | ||
| "Face Time" (featuring Giriboy, pH-1 and Gaeko) |
47 | ||
| "Up" (UP해) (featuring Jay Park and Woo Won-jae) |
45 | ||
| "Sign" (featuring Mirani) |
69 | ||
| "B.O.T.B." (with Gaeko, Changmo, Don Mills, Los, DeVita, Sole and Be'O) |
— | Non-album singles | |
| "Whistle" (휘파람) | 2022 | — | |
| "20" | — | ||
| "We Here" (with Hahoe and Bona Zoe) |
— | ||
| "Next Year" (다음해) | — | ||
| "Don't Say Anything" (아무말도) | — | ||
| "Smash" | 2023 | — | |
| "Swallow" (삼켜) (with Bryn) |
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Filmography
editTV
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Show Me the Money 9 | Contestant | [14] |
| 2021 | Show Me the Money 10 | Contestant (Runner-up) | [15] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year | Nominee | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Korean Music Awards | 2022 | Herself | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | [16] |
| "Spring Rain" | Best Rap Song | Nominated | [7] | ||
| Korean Hip-hop Awards | Herself | New Artist of the Year | Won | [17] |
References
edit- ^ Kim, Hoi (January 9, 2022). "[김호이의 사람들] 끊임없는 도전으로 쇼미더머니 준우승한 래퍼 신스...꿈을 이룬 소감은?" [[Kim Hoi's people] Rapper Since is the runner-up of Show Me the Money after countless tries... How does she feel after achieving her dream?]. Aju News (in Korean).
- ^ 신스 (SINCE) / The Keywords / ENG SUB (in Korean). Poclanos. February 5, 2022.
- ^ "[GOALSTUDIO x MIC SWG 5] EP.15 SINCE,SCRIPTA,EQUAL CHANGE (OPENMICSWG 2)". YouTube. December 25, 2019.
- ^ "공무원 준비에서 래퍼로! 신스 인터뷰 / 힙합보부상 시즌2 10화" [From preparing to be a public servant to rapper! Since interview / Hip hop peddler Season 2 Episode 10]. YouTube (in Korean). August 12, 2021.
- ^ Baek, Seung-hun (January 11, 2022). "래퍼 신스 "전액 장학금 받고 대학 입학"(대한외국인)" [Rapper Since "entered college with full scholarship" (South Korean Foreigners)]. MBC News (in Korean).
- ^ "2021 국내 랩/힙합 앨범 베스트 10" [2021 Domestic Rap/Hip-hop Album Best 10]. Rhythmer (in Korean). December 30, 2021.
- ^ a b "SINCE '봄비 (Feat. Rakon)'". Korean Music Awards (in Korean).
- ^ a b Han, Sujin (December 15, 2021). "[인터뷰] 신스, 거듭해 이룩할 최초란 타이틀" [[Interview] Since will keep achieving "the first" title]. Ize (in Korean).
- ^ Kim, No-eul (July 8, 2022). "따마·신스·노윤하, 디바인채널 첫 정규 피처링 라인업 합류" [Thama, Since, Roh Yunha, join line-up of Devince Channel's first studio album featuring]. Xports News (in Korean).
- ^ Lee, Jae-hun (August 17, 2022). "래퍼 신스, 오늘 새 EP 공개…'하이 리스크 하이 리턴'" [Rapper Since, reveals new EP today... 'High Risk High Return']. Financial News (in Korean).
- ^ Jo, Jaehwi (January 22, 2022). "[인터뷰360] 쇼미더머니10 준우승 '신스', "제가 살아온 인생이 제 무기죠"" [[Interview360] Show Me the Money 10 runner-up 'Since', "My life is my weapon"]. Sisun News (in Korean).
- ^ "Album Chart - 2022 Weeks 08". Circle Chart. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Chart:
- "Wake Up". Circle Chart. November 13, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- "Reset". Circle Chart. November 27, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- "Face Time". Circle Chart. December 4, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- "Up, Sign". Circle. December 11, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- ^ SMTM9 [3회] 개성과 비주얼을 다 가졌다! 신스 & 유다연 @2차 예선 EP.3 201030 / Mnet 201030 방송 [SMTM9 [Episode 3] They got the individuality and the looks! Since & Yoo Dayeon @Round Two Ep.3 201030 / Mnet 201030] (in Korean). Mnet TV. October 31, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Kim, Sehun (December 4, 2021). "[종합] '쇼미더머니10' 파이널, 래퍼 '조광일' 최종 우승자…준우승 신스ㆍ3위 비오ㆍ4위 쿤타" ["Show Me the Money 10" final, rapper "Jo Gwang-il" winner... runner-up Since, 3rd place Be'O, 4th place Koonta]. Biz Enter (in Korean).
- ^ "SINCE". Korean Music Awards (in Korean).
- ^ "한국 힙합 어워즈 2022 수상" [Korean Hip-hop Awards 2022 Winners]. Korean Hip-hop Awards (in Korean).