Songwriter/Producer
Since the beginning of his music career Chin has had a hand in production, starting with Bass is Base’s debut album ‘First Impressions For The Bottom Jigglers’ which was independently recorded by the group. Since then, he has steadily been creating a name for himself with his unique style and ability to fuse genres. One of Chin’s first major roles as a producer was on the debut Ridley Bent album, Blam! in which he helped Bent develop his unique sound often described as “Hick-Hop”. Since then he has worked with artists such as Esthero, Kinnie Starr, Bedouin Soundclash, The Canadian Tenors and Zaki Ibrahim to name a few.
While Chin’s presence as an artist and producer has been known in Canada since the 90’s, it was not until 2008 that he began gaining notoriety in the United States when his friendship with DJ Khalil would lead them to produce several songs together. This newly formed partnership would also lead to the creation of the genre-spanning production team known as “The New Royales” (consisting of Chin Injeti, DJ Khalil, Erik Alcock & Liz Rodrigues). Through his connection with DJ Khalil, Chin has been producing and working with everyone from Dr. Dre, Nas, Talib Kweli, Organized Noize (TLC, Outkast), Busta Rhymes as well as many other notable artists.
In 2009 Chin produced for two of hip-hop’s biggest stars: 50 Cent (ft. R. Kelly) on a track called “Could’ve Been You” plus the song “Fear” from fellow Canadian Drake. Chin would go on to work with hip-hop duo the Clipse on their song “Kinda Like A Big Deal” (feat. Kanye West) plus “There Was A Murder” on their much anticipated release ‘Til the Casket Drops’
2010 was highlighted by Chin's work with one of the world’s biggest rap artists, Eminem, on his multi-platinum selling album ‘Recovery’. Chin wrote and performed on “Talkin’ 2 Myself” as well as “Almost Famous”. Chin’s catalogue of work would continue to grow that year having co-wrote and produced a song called “Ansomnia” by Zaki Ibrahim that appeared on the major motion picture soundtrack for Tyler Perry’s ‘For Colored Girls’, which starred Janet Jackson.
Currently Chin is staying busy writing and producing in Vancouver developing artists like highly controversial canadian rapper Mad Child and Sophia Danai while continuing to line up work in L.A. Aside from his busy schedule as an artist and producer Chin has also immersed himself in the business side of the music industry with his appointment to Universal Music Canada’s A&R team.
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