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Miami 305 ~ 509 ~ 718
United States, Florida
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Transforming the music industry with his mix of the Creole language Mecca aka Grimo has been publicized as the phenomenon of The Spoken Word / Hip-Hop Creole movement, He's been on the entertainment scene serving as a catalyst for international artists throughout the world who vision the success in this industry. He regularly visits schools and community centers and inspires young people to achieve in their academics and in life. Mecca aka Grimo tours with the Haitian Heritage Museum in a presentation called "Ayiti Expose". This presentation is exhibited in schools to educate other nationalities and our own about how rich the Haitian culture is and its contributions to the world. 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. His drive is to educate through music. He continues to travel across the world performing Spoken Word / Poetry in Creole, French and English. He is currently on tour with "The Live Poets Society" promoting his freshman Spoken Word / Poetry cd "PHARAOH 2 THUG" and a Hip Hop Creole Mix cd "KREYOL KONNEKSYON". "The Live Poets Society" consists of several members who organize variety shows, which promote literacy through Poetry. Mecca aka Grimo's sophomore Spoken Word / Poetry cd titled "Boat People" will be in stores February 2007. The entire album is produced by the very talented KAUVON & The Organic Soul Band. The album has several features which make the compilation an earful. You will hear "Abiodun Oyewale from the Legendary, Revolutionary Last Poets, Brian Pratt from The Live Poets Society, Caheej aka MasterSaySay, Sista Flo, Nati Dred, Deborah Magdelena, Mac 30 & Underscore of The Maroons, Lucy Lou, P.O.W. and the passionate narrative voice of Mr. Danny Glover. This past summer (2005) Mecca aka Grimo traveled to Haiti with The Miami Film Group to complete a movie titled "KIDNAPPINGS". The movie depicts the issues of kidnappings happening in Haiti. The delicate topic also touches on other prevalent issues tarnishing Haiti's image and tourism. The mission of the movie is to shed light on some of the unfortunate situations back home so that we may one day find a solution. 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 theaters late November 2005. Also established 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. FePouLi.org is also involved in creating motivational workshops for underpriveledged children.This will encourage them to learn a skill and take their education & future more seriously. Mecca aka Grimo is of Haitian descent. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., raised in Queens, N.Y. and now resides in Miami, Florida. For additional information check the official websites at:
www.myspace.com/MECCAakaGRIMO*
www.MECCAakaGRIMO.com*
MECCAakaGRIMO.Hi5.com*
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