DROP D Magazine. Review by Daniel Ewacha
Photography by Suzanne Goodwin

LIVE PERFORMANCE REVIEW 

Shortop& Juiceman in the booth recording Props Don't Stop with DJ K Rec

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING AUTHENTIC HIP HOP MUSIC  - HIP HOP MECANIX

BOOKINGS & INFO

Boo Mow Mow

This answer to mumble rap and much of the generic redundant rap sounds that is out there currently in the mainstream is addressed. Boo Mow Mow hits hard and heavy with an infectious baseline and hook. "invest represent with intent or your frontin, talking loud and you ain't sayin nothin"

The Doobie Song 420 Anthem

A song supporting the legalization of cannabis in Canada presented in a positive and singalong fashion. More must be done as we move forward,

our perspective and contribution to this cause is captured in its mood and lyrics. Best enjoyed at 4:20 daily.  

"Hip Hop Mecanix were able to turn a somewhat hard-rockish audience into a sea of heads bobbing in time to the steady and sometimes off-beat rhythms left me more than impressed. It also reminded me that music crosses all borders and that good music of any kind is much appreciated, and in this instance there was plenty.

Accompanied by a DJ (whose afro swayed to the rhythms he was spinning and scratching, making him look like a tree in a windstorm), the remaining two members pounded out the rhymes in sheer fashion, at the same time hyping up the crowd for the rest of the night."

RL 'Hip Hop the old school in comes the new east to the west we only speak whats true...'

Hip Hop Mecanix bring an authentic approach to their music, it is described as a golden era and true school sound.  The classic boom bap vibes mixed with a strong lyrical flow offers the listener a new balance of yesterday and today. Customized fresh Hip Hop that can rock the spot or boom box gives Hip Hop Mecanix their appeal and focus.

Juiceman and Shortop's lyrical content is a balance of serious & fun, delivered with a hype cadence that flows, it carries a message of their beliefs and life experience. 

A few influences like Public Enemy, Krs One and Beastie Boys helped create the shine they bring to their music. The Mecanix are a proud testament to real Hip Hop, these MC's offer a great live show and energy as performers owning the stage and moving the crowd with ease.

Hip Hop Mecanix has shared the stage and performed with Run DMC, Bad Religion, Fishbone, Rascalz, Swollen Members, DJ Shadow, Funkdoobiest, Jeru The Damaja,

Bif Naked, Thrust, Latryics, The Smalls, Gob, Powerman 5000, Weapon of Choice,

Econoline Crush, Nickelback, Micheal Bublé, and more!

Hip Hop Mecanix have performed on Much Music’s ‘Rap City’ and at Slam City Jam, NXNE, Music Waste, New Music West, Fusion Festival and many other music festivals and events.

Their new album ‘Modified’ is the answer to their “true school” style and approach to Hip Hop, as they seamlessly combine the best of yesterday and today's hip hop in daring fashion. ‘Modified’ exemplifies the definition: "to make minor changes, to customize or improve something". The album captures the energy and elements of classic hip hop creating the 'True School' modified sound.

Produced by Hip Hop Mecanix the album was recorded with Kent Stephany AKA DJ K Rec at Sound City with pre-production done at Gastown Sound. Mastering by Greg Stuntman at Suite  Sound Labs and vinyl pressing by Clamp Down Records in Vancouver.

From 'Let Me Show You' to 'Day after' the album is concise and engaging. The 11-track album features a song titled 'Been Away' with Canadian blues legend Harpdog Brown on the harp plus three tracks with renowned beat producer Steps Necessary, ‘Time Travelling’, ‘Classic’ and the hard-hitting title track ‘Modified’.