Transforming the Hip-Hop scene with his mix of the Creole
language and popular Hip-Hop club mixes, Mecca aka Grimo has become a
household name. He has been publicized as the phenomenon of The Creole
Hip-Hop movement, with cuts like "Ayisien"," Boat People", "Deporte",
and most recently "Lean Back" better known in the Creole
language as "Kage'", Mecca aka Grimo is dominating the Creole Hip-Hop
stage. His name has traveled in various circles in the Hip-Hop
community as well as the Haitian community. He's been on the
entertainment scene serving as a catalyst for artists throughout the
world who vision the success in this industry. He established ground
in 1995 as part of a Hip-Hop album titled "Yes-N- Deed", (Society /
Luke Records) which allowed him to tour and gain some experience on
the road. He earned a degree in Acoustical Engineering and has
applied his studies towards projects that surround him including his
own work.
Mecca aka Grimo's love for music in combination with his love for
his heritage has helped him transform his art into a vehicle of hope
and pride in the Haitian community. The young Haitian generation
embrace his mastery of lyrics and the way he finesses American club
beats. The older generation embrace his drive to educate through
music. Mecca aka Grimo is also a Spoken Word Artist / Poet. In the
recent celebrations of Haiti's Bicentennial, Mecca aka Grimo drafted several
poems in Creole about the struggle and history of his people. He has
incorporated these poems in his shows to revive the pride and love that
has been so smeared by the recent political unrest.
This past summer (2005) Mecca aka Grimo traveled to Haiti with The
Miami Film Group to do a movie called "Kidnappings". The movie is
about some of the recent kidnappings happening in Haiti today. The
mission of the movie is to shed light on some of the unfortunate
situations back home. Look out for the official sound track and video from
Mecca aka Grimo called "KIDNAPPINGS" to hit the market about the
same time the movie hits the theatres late November 2005.
Also in the works is a non-profit
non-political movement called "FE POU LI" which provides food,
clothing and educational supplies to different facilities in Haiti.
"FE POU LI" does this through drives and donations while using the
Entertainment Industry as a platform.
Mecca aka Grimo was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., raised in Queens,
N.Y.and now resides in Miami, Fl. He continues to travel across the
world performing in Creole,French and English. He has been touring to
various cities promoting a Mix CD, "Kreyol Konneksyon", which features
some of the cuts he has done thus far. The CD is mostly renditions of
popular hit songs in Creole and English. It features other artist who
are also in efforts to establish "The Creole Hip-Hop Movement". Earlier
this year he released a video for his second single "Kage" the Creole remix of
Fat Joe's "Lean Back". This cut has definitely hit the scene with a
hot buzz on the streets. His follow up single "Yau"ll Need To Know" is
soon to be released in Europe, the Caribbean and the United States in
early 2006. Mecca aka Grimo's emanate success is here , this artist is
making a name for himself and representing his culture. For additional
information check the official website at www.MECCAakaGRIMO.com or
the movies web address, www.KIDNAPPINGS.org.