SON OF PAPER (noun)
lyricist, storyteller, rapper, community member, descendant.
repping his hometown san francisco, Son of Paper is a lyricist and storyteller that engages audiences deeply with his live performance and creative writing workshops. From groovy R&B tracks like ‘Soju Over Ice’ to boom bap and trap inspired bars, the 25 year-old rapper continues to be a dynamic and innovative artist exploring Asian American identity.
Son of Paper is a great grandson of a Paper Daughter, a term that describes ethnic Chinese people who illegally immigrated to the U.S. during Chinese Exclusion. On his 2023 album, FROM A ROOFTOP IN CHINATOWN, SOP makes use of this history and seeks to reckon with controversial topics like anti-Asian sentiment and racism both towards and within the Asian community. Son of Paper knows he is a product of generations, of combinations and of contradictions.
He doesn’t reject this — instead, he embraces it.
“Shin is proud of his heritage and takes the difficult history of Asians in America to heart. His goal is to work at presenting positive role models and constructive points of view when addressing controversial issues or topics.”
What SOP has Achieved
Performed at 100+ shows across the country. His performances range from in person events at Yale University to virtual community fundraisers for Chinatown CDC.
Released four EP’s since 2016 including Self Titled, Fuzzy Orbit and Paper Mache. During the pandemic, SOP dropped stand out singles Soju Over Ice and 7 O’Clock,
Co-Producer for Watsky’s Complaint Album 2019
Featured guest on several podcasts and blogs in the last couple of years, where he confidently discusses his music and Asian-Americans in the arts
University of San Francisco Guest Lecturer on Asians in Hip-Hop January 2019
Chinatown Rising Documentary Intern 2018
Cast Member in Wesleyan University’s Faculty Production of “The Pillowman” Play 2017
“SOP continues to improve his craft. His rhythmical flow and diction are unique, taking inspiration from his multi-cultural upbringing and Bay Area roots. ”