The Big Ten with SIN

Compiled and Edited by MK

Listening to South Florida based rapper, SIN, takes me back to a time when it was the artist’s goal to connect with their fans through personal stories and emotions. It also takes me back to my more formative years in university when several of my close friends from the Northeast started introducing me to some of their local talent. What I liked about the style of rappers from the Northeast was that their music was mainly comprised of straight-forward storytelling with few wasted bars. And while some may find their choice of production a bit more soulful and boom-bap than what is considered hot for radio today, that type of production is perfectly complimentary with their rhyming style.

When I stumbled upon SIN through his manager, Ashley Outrageous, I took a liking not only his Northeastern style, but the comprehensive execution of his most recent project, The Third Lifetime EP. Not only are his raps relatable, but where most rappers today are trying to do too much, SIN essentially proved that by keeping things simple an artist’s authenticity can still be given the proper amount of opportunity to shine.

Special thank you to SIN and Ashley for being so prompt in their response. Enjoy!

THP: Fill our readers in about who SIN is and how you got involved doing this music thing.

SIN: What’s going on? My name is SIN. I got really involved with music around the age of 14 or 15, around my high school days. I don’t come from the cliche family background of musicians. Yet, I’ve always had a passion for hip-hop. I started off in high school cafeterias with the freestyle cyphers. I would spit the same verses over and over. It was kinda funny, but the feedback was great! They told me I had the voice, and the “flow” for it. So, I ran with it and never looked back. I’m fortunate for the turnout.

THP: From listening to your four official releases, you have a very Northeastern, almost Boston like, style in both rhyme patterns and beat selection. Do any of your roots trace back to that area? Then just touch on some of your musical influences in general.

SIN: Yeah man, GO REDSOX!! But yes, I’m a New England guy. I was originally born in South Providence, Rhode Island. I’ve been living in Florida since I was in middle school, so I’m well adapted to the palm trees and unwanted tans [laughs]. As far as influences go, I’m all over the place: Jay-Z of course, Amy Winehouse, Nas, JDilla, Ghostface, Biggie, Nature and Johnny Cash. Yes, the old country singer Johnny Cash. I have an old soul.

THP: Your most recent release was titled, The Third Lifetime EP. Talk about the concept and meaning behind the title of that record.

SIN: The Third Lifetime EP is literally me in a nutshell. Just like I explained on the synopsis [see below].



I feel that as a valid listener, it is important to relate with an artist on a personal level. That’s why I always say “Live through your Music!” Prior to me releasing The Third Lifetime EP, I went through two stages as far as my process on making music goes. I’m still growing as an artist. This is my Third Lifetime.

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