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shing02
alias: vector omega
photo: ken goto
shing02 - rap activist, peace advocate, inventor. Born in Tokyo 1975,
raised in Tanzania, England, and Japan. Shing02 landed in SF Bay Area
in '89 after the quake at the age of 15. After a move to Berkeley for
schooling in '93 he became immersed in the local hiphop scene that launched
dozens of acts worldwide. Initially he used his art skills to get acquainted
with the budding East Bay scene. In '96 Shing02's music made its way back
to Japan, then partnered with Mr. Higo of Mary
Joy Recordings, garnering tremendous support in his homeland. Currently
he is working on first English album "RxOxTxO".
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