Wu Tang Management proudly announces the addition of new Vice President Jimmy Kang to its staff. The producer, CEO and founder of Str8 Up Entertainment has made significant accomplishments in his 7 years in the music industry. Originally from Seoul, Korea and raised in Los Angeles, Jimmy later moved to Massachusetts to pursuit a hockey career which would later spawn a transition into the music industry. Jimmy is known for his business acumen and adaptability to any circumstance thrown his way. His first introduction to the music industry came via the artist Krumbsnatcha, who at the time was affiliated with legendary rap group Gang Starr.

After learning the ropes of the underground scene, Jimmy went on to develop Str8 Up Entertainment while assisting Krumbsnatcha with the creation of his own label (W.O.L.V.E.S. Ent.) in the process, producing Krumbsnatcha Classics and Hate Me More. He later signed Special Teamz (Edo G. Jaysaun & Slaine) and released the hit underground single “Main Event” by DJ Premier, following it with a successful album from Special Teamz, The MIxtape. After earning 7 awards at the MIC Awards, Jimmy was then offered a project by WPE Music ~ distributed by Universal ~ which then gave him an introduction to the corporate side of the industry. From there, Jimmy gained respect as a innovator within the New England hip hop market.

Since then, Jimmy has been nominated as “Entrepreneur of the Year,” named by Pulse Magazine as one of the “26 to watch in 2006,” produced shows in the New England area with artists including G Unit, Rocafella, Dip Set, Wu Tang, Def Squad, and Bad Boy, all while managing the hottest entertainment complex in Central Massachusetts ( Canal Lounge), allowing those who are local in the industry to network with the majors. Jimmy now looks forward to working with Wu Tang Management CEO John “Mook” Gibbons to further his understanding of the music industry and make Wu Tang Management an even more monumental entity within the industry.