Iron Mic NEW ERA The IRON MIC NEW ERA compilation album features a new generation of rappers rising in China! Who will be the next of the New Era to reach the highest level of Hip Hip supremacy? Executive produced by Showtyme, who was fortunate enough to pair the greatest Chinese American Hip Hop producer—Scott “Chops” Jung—with some of the most talented up and coming Chinese IRON MIC affiliated rappers. The rappers on this compilation have competed in Iron Mic battles, showcases and events. They range the gamut of styles and come from across China and the world, including Beijing, Shanghai, New York and Los Angeles. Featured artists include Rum D, 穿校服的饶舌歌手牛牛, 卢慈航, Dee, New Shady, Mu$a Bandana, Lowhi, DP Seven, Key Key, M.A.O, 纳尔 Rex, Skinny OG, AD, OC, 大海绵 , Ice Bear, 王彬宇 50 Dragon and jason chu. ---------- 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! 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.