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Maajins

Maajins
Birth nameSemaj Nelson
Born (2007-09-27) September 27, 2007 (age 17)
New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
Years active2021–present
Member ofStepTeam[1]

Semaj Nelson (born September 27, 2007), known professionally as Maajins (pronounced "Maa-jinns") is an American rapper, singer and record producer. He is known for his production of the song, “Antisocial” with Slump6s and Tana and the sequel, “Antisocial 2”. Both of which gained significant traction online.

Early life and career

Being surrounded by a music-influenced family, where his mom used to be a singer while his dad used to be a DJ. Maajins began making music at the age of ten, when he began to use his dad's spare equipment from time to time. During this age, he would also self-teach himself how to use FL Studio, he would watch Nick Mira-directed YouTube videos on how to learn the basics.[2] Maajins first started gaining traction with the release of tana's single "Antisocial" with fellow teenage rapper Slump6s.[3][4]

Discography

Studio albums

  • teenage feelings. (2023)
  • ivy. (2024)[5]
  • enjoy the ride. (2024)

Singles

Awards

Certifications for Tana's song featuring Slump6s, featuring production from CGM Beats and Maajins
Region Certification Certified units/sales Ref.
United States (RIAA) Gold 500,000 [9]

References

  1. ^ Pierre, Alphonse (February 28, 2025). "The Most Exciting Beats in Underground Rap Can Be Traced Back to Chicago's Heyday". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  2. ^ Galindo, Thomas (25 October 2022). "Maajins Interview: Teenage phenom balances school, producing, rapping". Our Generation Music. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  3. ^ Johri, Antonio (May 16, 2025). "The 15 Best Rage Rap Songs of All Time". Complex. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
  4. ^ Leight, Elias (February 3, 2023). "These Rising Rappers Are Pushing Rage Music Into the Mainstream". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
  5. ^ Medithi, Vivian (October 15, 2024). "Rap Blog: Maajins wants you to stay hopeful on ocho". The FADER. Archived from the original on November 1, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Pierre, Alphonse (September 8, 2023). "Listen to Maajins' "Outlaw": The Ones". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on September 9, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  7. ^ Major, Michael (August 18, 2023). "YUNG FAZO Drops 'Starboy'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  8. ^ Galindo, Thomas (October 25, 2022). "Maajins Interview: Teenage phenom balances school, producing, rapping". Our Generation Music. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  9. ^ "Tana & Slump6s' song produced by CGM Beats and Maajins certified Gold". X (formerly Twitter). For The Speakers. November 17, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
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