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 Creole Hip-Hop. With cuts like “Ayisien”, “In Da Club”, “One 4 Da Money”, and most recently “Lean Back” better known in the Creole language as “Kage’”. Mecca 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 performing with such artist as Wyclef Jean, Carimi, Lil Kim , NuLook & Sweet Micki to name a few. Who is Mecca aka Grimo and where did he come from?
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., this multi-talented individual is the offspring of Haitian parents. His family moved to Queens, N.Y. when he was 6 years old. This is when and where Mecca adopted a love for the art of writing and reciting. The Hip-Hop vibe on the streets would greatly influence him. This art form would become a way of life for Mecca. In 1985 his parents relocated again, this time to the tropical regions of Miami, Florida. Since then Mecca has been on the entertainment scene serving as a catalyst for up and coming artists. He established ground in 1995 as part of a Hip-Hop album “Yes-N- Deed”, (Society / Luke Records) which allowed him to tour for 8 months. He became a road manager for several local artists and earned a degree in Acoustical Engineering. Having access to the studio, Mecca started putting together what is now Hex Battalion Music Group Inc. / Kreyol Konneksyon / Hex Records.
Mecca’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 younger Haitians embrace his mastery of lyrics and the way he finesses American club beats. The older Haitians embrace his drive to educate through music. Mecca is also a Spoken Word Artist / Poet. In the recent celebrations of Haiti’s Bicentennial, Mecca drafted a poem in Creole about the struggle and history of his people. He has incorporated this poem in his show to revive the pride and love that has been so smeared by the recent political unrest.
Mecca aka Grimo resides in Miami, Fl. and continues to perform locally and abroad. He has been traveling 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”. He just 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 people buzzing about how hot it is. His follow up single “Creme de la Creme” is soon to be released in Europe, the Carribean and the United States in early 2005. Mecca aka Grimo’s emanate success is near and you all heard it here first, this artist is making a name for himself and representing his culture. For additional information check the official website at www.MECCAakaGRIMO.com
To aid in the construction of her country HAITI through her God given talents and visions.
To be a great influence to the women of our society representing strength, motivation and persistence upholding good conduct.
Favorite Quote
·Ask not what your Country/HMI can do for you, rather what you can do for your County/HMI
·Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground
·Success is a choice
