THE CREW: ELEMENTORS | CREATIVE COACHES
PATH: PRESERVING, ARCHIVING & TEACHING HIPHOp, INC.
ROC SOL
VISUAL ARTIST / ELEMENTOR
Roc Sol is an independent artist from Miami, Florida who is known for his abstract, mixed-media artwork and music. Growing up learning about the elements of hip hop culture, he used his influence and background in graffiti, bboying and emceeing as his inspiration for his music and art. He has been painting large scale murals with his team under Project Roadmap, LLC to paint NFTs as well as his original artwork in different communities across Miami.
DJ BOUNCE (COURTESY OF SCRATCH DJ ACADEMY)
DJ INSTRUCTOR
DJ Bounce has become an avid traveler across the United States performing in various cities such as Miami, Chicago and Toronto since 2009. His distinct style of scratching, live remixing and blending classic party anthems highlights a wide selection of genres from Hip Hop to House, Spanish to Reggae and 70s to current hits.
Over the past several years, Bounce has held residencies at some of the most prominent clubs and lounges in Miami including LIV, Mondrian Hotel, Shore Club and Blue Martini. In addition, he has performed regularly at Lumen Chicago and the Roosevelt Room in Toronto.
Currently, DJ Bounce is a head instructor at the Scratch DJ Academy in Miami where he mentors new DJs and teaches students proper mixing and blending skills. As a professional DJ, Bounce continues his hone his craft by touring internationally and remains of the most in-demand video DJs in the nightlife scene. Check him out at: www.djbouncemix.com
Follow him on Social Media: (@BounceDJ), Instagram (@BounceDJ), Facebook (@BounceDJ)
SERUM
VISUAL ARTIST / ELEMENTOR
Serum, a Haitian-American emcee and graffiti artist, has been a prominent figure in Miami’s Hip Hop scene for nearly three decades. Known for his unique style, Serum’s artistry seamlessly blends elements of Hip Hop, ancient cultures, history, and sociology, creating a distinct and recognizable aesthetic. Whether through his music or his visual art, Serum’s talent is unmistakable, especially evident in his dynamic stage presence.
His accolades include the Miami New Times Best Hip Hop Act of 2020, achieving runner-up in the MTV Freshman of the Week contest in 2011, and participating in the prestigious Scribble Jam emcee battle in Cincinnati in 2002 and 2003. Additionally, Serum has garnered success in the music industry with two number 1 Rap Attack college radio singles.
In recent years, Serum has rekindled his passion for graffiti art, dedicating himself to both his music and visual creations as a full-time artist. Raised in the vibrant Miami Hip Hop culture by the original class of Dade County b-boys, Serum remains deeply connected to his roots, embodying the essence of Miami Hip Hop in everything he does.
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THE BRASS KING
DJ / PRODUCTION INSTRUCTOR
The Brass King has been blasting his sound for the past 18 years at some of the hottest spots in the Unites States and around the world. Raised in Hip Hop culture, he brings his love for the culture to PATH as a DJ, producer, urban artist and presenter. He boasts an extensive vinyl collection and uses them to explore the similarities in music and lifestyle. “We have many different names and descriptions for musical genre today, but it all stems from the same place – Africa, home of the original drum!” Through his rare collection of sounds and unique knack for production, “the audio fondelist” introduces audiences to the classics and mixes from all genre.
BK runs the community and after school arts programs at 17 The Vibe, a community art space in Miami.
Follow him on Social Media: Facebook ( @TheBrassKing), Instagram(@TheRareGroovesSelector), Twitter (@TheRareGrooves)
MECS
VISUAL ART / ELEMENTOR
is a notable hallmark writer who emerged on the writing scene in the mid-eighties. He is a Chicago native who transplanted to Miami where he became an integral member of the infamous AIM Crew (Artist in Motion) of which he is still an existing member. Mecs is responsible for the cultivation of many trends and innovative styles within the art of writing. He has also influenced and helped mold other writers and crews. Further, Mecs has pursued artistic degrees such as photography, film, architecture and urban design from various colleges and universities including a Phd from Columbia University. Currently, he is an architect, professor of architecture and business entrepreneur.
KEVIN “NewCre” SANCHEZ
B-BOY/B-GIRL INSTRUCTOR
Kevin “NewCre” Sanchez is one of Miami’s most vibrant and principled dancers with over a decade of Bboy experience. He has been teaching BBoying at Catalyst Hip Hop Miami for several years and he has an array of experiences in the entertainment industry including concerts, private parties, appearances on television & commercials. His most recent work includes Premios Juventud Award show, Metlife Commercial: Voltron Behind the Scenes, and Metro PCS Commercial. Kevin has been facilitating PATH’s BBoy/Bgirl classes since 2011.
MISS LUSHY
VISUAL ARTIST / ELEMENTOR
Miami native, Miss Lushy, blends vibrance of color with a passion for music to create paintings and exclusive portraits rendered with a touch of her soul. Growing up influenced by Hip Hop culture, she was fascinated by Miami’s urban art scene. Her exposure to and appreciation for graffiti and street art inspired her to pick up a spray can and broaden her practice from canvas to large-scale murals.
Miss Lushy graduated from Miami International University of Art & Design with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. Lushy merged her passions for graffiti, street art, and graphic design to pursue a career as a visual artist & muralist. She creates daily and has participated in large-scale visual arts projects including a recent commission to paint a mural of Celia Cruz in the heart of Little Havana, Calle Ocho.
In the past few years, Lushy has had the privilege of working collaboratively with the cities of Allapattah, Doral, and Little Havana to enrich these Miami neighborhoods through her art. Miss Lushy is known for creative youth and community engagement through non-profit organizations like Hope Murals, The Motivational Edge, and PATH: Preserving, Archiving & Teaching Hiphop, Inc.
BRIMSTONE127
MUSIC PRODUCTION / ELEMENTOR
Seth “Brimstone” Schere embodies Hip Hop’s “Can’t stop, won’t stop!” attitude. He is the co-founder and Artistic Director of PATH: (Preserving, Archiving & Teaching Hiphop, Inc., a nonprofit devoted to cultural preservation) and Sober Studios (a therapeutic music program for people in recovery). Since the late 80’s Brimstone has been shaping Miami’s scene as an artist, engineer, performer and producer. He has been involved in Miami’s Hip Hop Theatre scene since its inception in 2003 under the guidance of Teo Catellanos. He has been involved in over 20 shows, often switching hats between producer, director, assistant director, writer, sound designer, performer, DJ and more.
BBOY LEGO
BBOY / ELEMENTOR
Born in Managua, Nicaragua and has been breaking for 24 years in a crew called Flipside Kings and is also a member of Teo Castellanos D-Projects theater company for 15 years. Lego has taken first place in the following B-Boy battles: Who Can Roast the Most 1 and 2 and 20, Freestyle Sessions Seattle 2003, B1 Project Japan, B-Boy Summit Los Angeles 2003 All Nations 1 on 1 Miami 2007, Enter the Cypher Ohio 2007, Redbull BC 1 Chicago cypher champion. Not only has he competed professionally he has also judged B-Boy competitions in Columbia, Russia, Spain, Holland, Canada, Poland and throughout the United States. In addition, Lego is a Bang Energy Drink Bboy! Lego loves the art of Bboying and will use his talent to make the world a better place!!!
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Patrick "MECCA AKA GRIMO" Marcelin
MC EleMENTOR
Mecca AKA Grimo is an experienced educator, artist, activist, and Haitian cultural ambassador. An innovative MC and Spoken Word artist, he has preserved the Kreyol language through poetry and rap and is hailed as an ambassador for the Spoken Word/Hip-Hop Kreyol Movement. He is a vocal advocate for Haitian history and cultural education in South Florida schools and community institutions through his nonprofit organization “Children’s Hope Chest of Dreams, Inc. d/b/a FePouLi” and works collaboratively with 5000 Role Models, “Ti Ayiti Tours,” Poetic Lakay, and PATH to Hip Hop. He is a vocal advocate for Haitian rights including T.P.S., equal rights, Family Unification for Haitians, dual citizenship, and illegal deportation of Haitians in the United States. When he isn’t standing up for justice or creating music, you can find him on screen. He was a principal actor in the 2022 Film, “Queens King.”
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ANDREW “ESCO” PIERCE
B-BOY/B-GIRL INSTRUCTOR
He started dancing in 2000 during his Junior year of high school. The following year, he formed a break dance club at school – it gave him and his friends a place to dance, practice and teach other students during lunch without being bothered by the deans. After high school, he attended Palm Beach State where he started a Hip Hop club to train and continue to build his skills with his peers. Since the early 2000’s, Esco has traveled the state competing and teaching workshops at various studios in South Florida. He volunteers at a Hip Hop faith based ministry called “Catalyst West Palm Beach” where he teaches youth about Hip Hop culture, shares the positive side of Hip Hop beyond what’s portrayed on television or in movies. Esco’s emphasizes that a lot of good can come out of knowing the positive things that this dance and culture has to offer. His goal as an instructor is to teach breaking (break dancing) and expand participant’s knowledge of Hip Hop culture.
Follow him on Social media: Facebook (Fresco Esco) , Instagram (@Fresco_Esco) , Twitter ( @fresco_esco)
TREK 6
URBAN ART INSTRUCTOR
Trek 6 recently voted “Best Street Artist 2013” by Miami New Times, began his artistic career at age 6 when his Puerto Rican grandmother gave him some paint from her art supply store. Three decades later, his artistic innovation and business savvy have landed him some of Miami’s most coveted walls and awards. His Bob Marley mural in Wynwood draws a pilgrimage of art fans, music lovers, and photographers annually. Last year he brought back the famous boombox mural at NW Sixth Ave and 23rd Street. Whether you’re judging by quantity (he boasts about 27 walls in Miami since he started tagging them in the ’80s, seven of which are still on view) or by quality, Trek6 is a Miami mural legend and is gaining recognition internationally for his signature style. He has expanded his skills to include canvas and digital media by exporting his unique, Miami-grown talent to fans across the country. Trek6 is making Miami beautiful one wall at a time. Trek6 has been facilitating PATH Urban Art workshops since 2010. Check him out at: treksix.com
Follow him on Social Media: Twitter (@TrekSix)
REMOTE
URBAN ART INSTRUCTOR
Since moving to Miami in 2000, Bellicchi, a Boston native, has taken his place in the art scene as a dynamic artist with influences in graffiti and graphic design. In the mid to early 80’s, Jay began to be inspired by hip hop and the words that represented the popular music genre. His love for music and art directed him towards graffiti art and he was tagged with the name REMOTE, by which he is known to this day.
In 2007, Bellicchi co-founded ALT SPACE Art Gallery in Coconut Grove, an artist-operated gallery. Some years later, he founded “GRAFF TOYZ,” an eccentric toy company that creates graffiti inspired décor pieces and art objects. Bellicchi’s most recent project is a new series of works entitled SPRAYSKULL, a sculptural series of works that primarily incorporates re-used and re-purposed graffiti and art making materials.
A creator of abstract reflections of urban decay and layered chaos juxtaposed with crisp lines and shapes, Bellicchi’s canvas work is usually unplanned and a spontaneous process that is directly influenced by his mental and spiritual state. He uses various materials including latex, acrylic and aerosol paint, paint markers, graffiti remover, goo gone, sand paper, razor blades and more.
Follow him on Social Media: Facebook (@StreetArtManKind), Instagram (@StreetArtManKind), Twitter (@SamExhibition)
CRAIG MCINNIS
URBAN ART INSTRUCTOR
Craig was born in a small town in Connecticut, June 12th 1972. Music and art runs through his family tree. Craig decided early on that he would be an Artist. His Mother is an artist and his grandfather and great Uncles were all big band musicians. Cartoon enthusiast. Foodie. Jokester and Halloween FREAK. He cherishes his friends and family. Craig creates art for himself with hopes that it will stir something in the viewer…there is no other reason. He creates because he must do so to maintain sanity and relative balance. Craig doodled his way through high school and then came to Florida to attend the Art Institute. After graduation he plunged into a varied list of artistic endeavors.
“All things creative” has been the credo that he lives by, when deciding which projects to take on. He enjoys keeping his workload diverse to help expand his skill set. He has had the opportunity to make music, record and tour, paint on many different surfaces, illustrate, log many fun hours on Photoshop, create graphics and layouts, create storyboard art and props for motion pictures, apprentice as a tattoo artist, teach art to teens and adults, and most recently work behind the scenes to curate, promote and produce art shows for his cohorts. As Co- Founder of Art Synergy and CONTINUUM Craig is proud to be part of a dedicated team of art professionals with the goal of promoting local art at National and International level and facilitate access to art & culture to those who may not have previously had the chance.
Craig is also proud to be Creative Director of Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Over the past 14 years, he has done, horror make-up, graphics, talent booking, casting and management, branding, set design, scenic painting, and his fair share of getting into character.
Craig’s intent is to stay focused and to NEVER take his creative gifts for granted.
Follow him on Social Media: Facebook (@CraigArtist), Instagram (@CraigMcInnisStudios)
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