Masta Wu

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This is a Korean name; the family name is Woo.
Masta Wu
마스터 우
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June 12, 2015, New York City
Background information
Birth name Woo Jin-won
Born (1978-10-25) October 25, 1978 (age 45)
Seoul, South Korea
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, Composer
Years active 2000–present
Labels YG Entertainment (2003–2016)[1]
Associated acts DJ Soulscape, Epik High

Woo Jin-won (Korean: 우진원, October 25, 1978), better known by his stage name Masta Wu (Korean: 마스타 우) is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and producer.[2] His previous stage name was Ginnwon.[3] He was also a part of the hip hop project duo YMGA.[4]

Career

After being an underground rapper, Woo signed with YG Entertainment.[4] He released his first album, Masta Peace in 2003,[5] and his second album Brand Wu Year in 2007.[6]

In 2014 he was one of the producers of the talent show Show Me The Money 3.[7][8]

He wrote several songs for his label-mates, for example project duo Hi Suhyun, solo singer Lee Hi and girl band 2NE1.[2][9][10] As of April 2015 he has 74 songs credited to his name at the Korea Music Copyright Association.[11]

In 2016 he announced his departure from YG Entertainment to establish his own label.[1]

Discography

Albums

  • Masta Peace (2003)
  • Brand Wu Year (2007)

Charted songs

Year Title Peak positions Sales
KOR
2007 "Don't Stop" (feat. Jinu) 43[12] 1,261 (physical)[12]
2014 "Come Here" (feat. Dok2, Bobby) 8[13] 169,275+ (digital)[14]

References

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External links

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