Seo Jung-kwon (Hangul: 서정권, Hanja: 徐廷權) (born July 29, 1974 by lunar calendar on June 11) better known by his stage name Tiger JK (Hangul: 타이거 JK) is a Korean American rapper, songwriter, lyricist, entrepreneur, and record producer.
He is the leader and co-founder with (DJ Shine) of Korean American Hip hop group Drunken Tiger, and also the founder and C.E.O. of South Korean Hip hop label; Jungle Entertainment.Initially, Drunken Tiger was criticized for generating controversy due to their explicit content, and rebellious attitude towards mainstream music trends.
Nevertheless, they continued to write their own music, perform in local shows, and gather a large following. The group would go on to release five albums, before DJ Shine would leave for personal reasons.
Throughout his career he has also written and composed many Hip hop songs in South Korea for many well known Hip hop artists in the country. In mid 2006, Drunken Tiger established a Hip hop Record label named, Jungle Entertainment which roster includes many well known Hip hop artists.
Today, Tiger JK continues to perform under the Drunken Tiger stage name, and is still considered one of South Korea's most respected Hip hop artists. The eight album, titled Feel gHood Muzik : The 8th Wonder was released on June 29, 2009.
Tiger JK has credited Jamaican singer Bob Marley for his musical style and numerous American rappers as well. and has demonstrated his Reggae style, gangsta rap style and West Coast hip hop in Drunken Tiger songs, Tiger JK is praised for various aspects of his rapping technique by numerous other rappers – these techniques include: his varied and humorous subject matter, connecting with his audience, carrying a concept over a series of albums, unique rhyme schemes, his ability to bend words so that they rhyme, his use of syllabic rhymes fitting many rhymes in each bar, complex rhythms, use of melody, and syncopation.
