Since (rapper)

Shin Sujin (Korean: 신수진; born December 1992), known professionally as Since (Korean: 신스, stylized in all caps), is a South Korean rapper and songwriter. She first garnered attention when she appeared on the rap competition TV show Show Me the Money 10 in 2021.

Since
Background information
Birth nameShin Sujin
Born (1992-12-28) December 28, 1992
Daejeon, South Korea
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2020-present

Since released her debut studio album Since 16' in 2021 which was met with critical acclaim. She became the first female musician to win New Artist of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.

Early life and education

Shin Sujin was born in December 1992 in Daejeon.[1] She graduated from Chungnam National University with a bachelor's degree in public administration.[2]

Career

2020-2022: Since '16 and Show Me the Money 10

In February 2020, Since released her debut single "New Shit".

In July 2021, she released her debut studio album Since '16 which was met with critical acclaim.[3] Its lead single "Spring Rain" was nominated for Best Rap Song at the Korean Music Awards.[4] In October 2021, she appeared on the rap competition TV show Show Me the Money 10. She became the first female rapper to advance to the finals of the show and finished in second place.[5]

In March 2022, she became the first female musician to win New Artist of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.[6]

Discography

Studio album
Title Details Peak
chart
position
KOR
[7]
Since 16'
  • Released: July 16, 2021
  • Label: Boiling Point Project, YG Plus
  • Format: CD, Digital download
 57

Singles
Title Year Peak
chart
position		 Album
KOR
[7]
"New Shit" 2020 — Non-album singles
"Tang"
(Feat. Mirani)
"He Said"
"Friday Light" Last 20's
"I Can’t Live Without"
(담배피러가자구; Dambaepireogajagu)
"29 Love"
(29 사랑노래; 29 Sarangnorae)
(Feat. 372)
"Hot Sauce"
(Feat. 372)		 2021 Non-album single
"Winter"
(시려워; Siryeowo)		 Go Up
"Go Up"
(Feat. Hahoe)
"My Life" Non-album single
"Wake Up"
(with Gaeko, Ourealgoat, Ahn Byeong-woong, Tabber and Jo Gwang-il)		 3 Show Me the Money 10 Episode 1
"Reset"
(with Tabber)
(featuring Gaeko and Kid Milli)		 17 Show Me the Money 10 Episode 3
"Face Time"
(featuring Giriboy, pH-1 and Gaeko)		 47 Show Me the Money 10 Semi Final
"Up"
(UP해; UPhae)
(featuring Jay Park and Woo Won-jae)		 45 Show Me the Money 10 Final
"Sign"
(featuring Mirani)		 69
"B.O.T.B."
(with Gaeko, Changmo, Don Mills, Los, DeVita, Sole and Be'O)		 —[upper-alpha 1] Non-album single
"Whistle" 2022 — Whistle
"20"
"Reborn (B!ni Remix)" (리본) Reborn

Filmograpy

TV
Year Title Role Ref.
2020 Show Me the Money 9 Contestant [8]
2021 Show Me the Money 10 Contestant (Runner-up) [5]

Awards and nominations
Award Year Nominee Category Result Ref.
Korean Music Awards 2022 Herself Rookie of the Year Nominated [9]
"Spring Rain" Best Rap Song [4]
Korean Hip-hop Awards Herself New Artist of the Year Won [6]

Notes
  1. "B.O.T.B" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart but charted at number 57 on the Gaon Download Chart.

References
  1. 신스가 7년 동안 쇼미더머니 포기 안 한 이유?ㅣSINCE, 신스 인터뷰, 쇼미더머니 10, 에스콰이어, ESQUIREKOREA [Why Since did not give up Show Me the Money for 7 years ㅣ SINCE, Since Interview, Show Me the Money 10, Esquire, ESQUIRE KOREA.] (in Korean). Esquire Korea. January 26, 2022.
  2. Baek, Seung-hun (January 11, 2022). "래퍼 신스 "전액 장학금 받고 대학 입학"(대한외국인)" [Rapper Since "entered college with full scholarship" (South Korean Foreigners)]. MBC News (in Korean).
  3. "2021 국내 랩/힙합 앨범 베스트 10" [2021 Domestic Rap/Hip-hop Album Best 10]. Rhythmer (in Korean). December 30, 2021.
  4. "SINCE '봄비 (Feat. Rakon)'". Korean Music Awards (in Korean).
  5. Kim, Sehun (December 4, 2021). "[종합] '쇼미더머니10' 파이널, 래퍼 '조광일' 최종 우승자…준우승 신스ㆍ3위 비오ㆍ4위 쿤타" ["Show Me the Money 10" final, rapper "Jo Gwang-il" winner... runner-up Since, 3rd place Be'O, 4th place Koonta]. Biz Enter (in Korean).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "한국 힙합 어워즈 2022 수상" [Korean Hip-hop Awards 2022 Winners]. Korean Hip-hop Awards (in Korean).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. "SINCE". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  8. SMTM9 [3회] 개성과 비주얼을 다 가졌다! 신스 & 유다연 @2차 예선 EP.3 201030 / Mnet 201030 방송 [SMTM9 [Episode 3] They got the individuality and the looks! Since & Yoo Dayeon @Round Two Ep.3 201030 | Mnet 201030] (in Korean). Mnet TV. October 31, 2021 – via YouTube.
  9. "SINCE". Korean Music Awards (in Korean).
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