Jimmy Kang

VP of Wu-Tang Management

I’m Jimmy Kang and I am the VP of Wu-Tang Management that facilitates the business of Protect ya neck records, Protect ya neck distribution, Wu worldwide DJ coalition, Wu world radio, and I personally manage Cappadonna from the Clan. I’m a CEO of a record label called Str8up entertainment music group in New England w Nathaniel Nelson, Billy Flynn, Michael Write, and Rob Terell. I also own A boutique called Exclusives w Heidy Liz Montanez “where music meets fashion” where we have exclusive custom wear and exclusive items such as skateboards, sunglasses, watches, make-up, vinyl records, masks and etc. I also own Miss Central Massachusetts w Iva Nicole (2009 Ms. Massachussets United States) for 10 years to empower young women. Got a full-on media center where we have a recording studio, live room, production room, and a media center. I’m also a co-owner of Fangs and Fins exotica with Tony Lombardo where we provide fish and reptiles for people that want them and set their tanks up. I own Exclusive consulting where we consult before you remodel your house. We specialize in cabinets, granite countertop, flooring, painting, and tiling. This year I will be opening up a social consumption lounge, juice, shakes, coffee, tea, and yogurt place. I will also be opening up a mini-mart and a custom tailoring store. You will also see Cappadonna’s New Marijuana Strain Gassadonna and Big Nate All-Stars line of Marijuana and CBD products. Cappadonna will release an album called Black is beautiful, Big Nate All-Star and Scott Isbell will be releasing their singles.

I was raised in Los Angeles and moved to Boston in 1998 to play Ice hockey for the Junior Bruins. After Junior Bruins, I went to college and worked as a club promoter for Club Red 1888. During that time I was so good at what I was doing they promoted me to be the General Manager. As a general manager, I started to bring shows to the club. This is where I met Jesse Hayes and Krumbsnatcha to start a label called Str8up Entertainment with my partners Derek Wilson and Vietnam Dang. After a while, both of my partners quit and I kept running it until today. We had Krumbsnatcha, Edo G, Jaysaun, Slaine, L da Head Toucha paving the wave for hip hop artists in New England.

On my downtime, I listen to 90’s hip hop, Boom Bap, and late-night w Motown..

I have been in the music business since 2000.

I got into the music business because my friend V had asked me to help manage Jesse Hayes. Once we managing him, we got into a label situation where they were making me an executive in that label that was signing Jesse. after a couple of meetings, I realized we were going to screw Jesse over so I quit and stepped away. Later that week I decided to start our own label and be straight up with everyone.

I help facilitate the businesses in the umbrella. I’m pretty good at building the structure of the business.

Wu-Tang adopted the name for the group after the film Shaolin and Wu-Tang.

Witty Unpredictable Talent And Natural Game.

The pros of being in the music industry as an executive is that we get a lot of respect and extra perks from businesses... The con is that everyone I know wants me to help them blow up. If I don’t help I become the bad guy that doesn’t want to help anyone.

Artists I worked with before the Wu is Krumbsnatcha and Guru, L da Head Toucha, Special Teamz (Edo G, Jaysaun, Slaine), Junior Reid, Ricky Blaze, Breje.

A typical day is getting up and checking up on all the businesses. Just meetings all day unless I’m on the road.

The culture of today’s music is dumbed down HIP POP. (like telling girls to strip, telling people to take drugs, and snitch).

Its sad because When RAP first came out it was supposed to be a phase of music. never ever did anyone think it will become HIP HOP and the way of life. We were listening to content, (respect girls, empower others, don’t do drugs and be a hustler, and Don’t ever Snitch. shits ‘’F’’’ed up right now.

I don’t listen to mumble rappers. I cant relate to nor understand some of the stuff they saying. But I give props for them succeeding just not my cup of tee. I just believe its not HIP HOP. they in another generation of HIP POP.

People that survive in the music industry are the ones that are straight-up w people, don’t burn bridges, and be persistent, people that lose are the arrogant person that thinks they are better than everyone and know everything.

What do I love about working with the Wu-Tang brand is how the team works together and makes great decisions to keep Wu relevant and an ICON?

What I love about working w the Wu-Tang Clan is that I grew listening to them but more than that every member has its own character and team.

Everyone can do what they want but the great ones always prepare things before they speak or go into the business meetings. Also got to learn to adapt to every situation like a chameleon.

To people that want to follow in my footsteps.. I want to tell all of you to never quit, be persistent, be prepared, and follow your vision. There’s always ups and downs. just make the best of it and use the time wisely while you are up to create more endeavors. Be You. Be Straight up w yourself and never lose yourself in the hype.

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