Woo Jin-won (, October 25, 1978), better known by his stage name Masta Wu(), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and producer. His previous stage name was Ginnwon. He was also a part of the hip hop project duo YMGA.

Career

After being an underground rapper, Woo signed with YG Entertainment. He released his first album, ''Masta Peace'' in 2003, and his second album ''Brand Wu Year'' in 2007. In 2014, he was one of the producers of the talent show ''Show Me the Money (South Korean TV series), Show Me The Money 3''. He wrote several songs for his label-mates, for example project duo Hi Suhyun, solo singer Lee Hi and girl band 2NE1. As of April 2015 he has 74 songs credited to his name at the Korea Music Copyright Association. In 2016, he announced his departure from YG Entertainment to establish his own label.

Discography

Albums

* ''Masta Peace'' (2003) * ''Brand Wu Year'' (2007)

EPs

* ''Father'' (2020)

Charted songs

References

External links

Masta Wu Official Twitter
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wu, Masta 1978 births Living people South Korean hip hop record producers South Korean hip hop singers South Korean electronic musicians Stanford University alumni South Korean songwriters South Korean male rappers 20th-century South Korean male singers 21st-century South Korean male singers