Artist Review: HellaMinik "Point Of No Return"

by Kable Reid

Hella-Cik and Hot Minik have come together to create a dynamic group called HellaMinik . These two gentlemen have been performing together for a few years now and are making strides in the local urban scene. Their new album "Point Of No Return" is getting a nice buzz around town and on radio stations throughout the upper Midwest.  

Over the past few years HellaMinik has provided a new and exciting musical outlet for the Hiphop heads of the Twin Cities. They were once nominated for the "Best Kept Secret" award at the first annual Twin Cities Hiphop Awards. These days HellaMinik isn't so much of a secret and is a growing force in the International Hiphop community as well. In December of 2006, Miss Kay, a very beautiful and talented artist/producer, released her "Freedom of Movement" album, which included a track featuring HellaMinik . The song on the album, entitled 'Front2Back', is available on the international market and provides many people with some fun music to get your groove on. With that song there has been a growing fan base around the world to hear the explosive lyrical talent of Hella-Cik and Hot Minik.

Hella-Cik: Quick-witted lyricist, tongue twisting genius and gifted writer a.k.a. "The Hook Monster". Hella-Cik is the attitude and strength of the group. He is the slick, low toned, calculating, most laid back person you'll ever meet. But on stage, he's a creator, a performer, and a highly skilled entertainer. He not only writes his own lyrics, but he writes multi-layered and ingenious hooks and laces together extraordinary smash mouth phrases. He assists in arranging the music that many fans bounce to and takes a forefront in creating the vibe that makes the streets throw 'em up and women shake their tail.

Hot Minik: LIB native. A lyrical spiritualist and an omni conscience thinker, a.k.a. Red Eye Iron Rock, Hot Minik is the soul and consciousness of the group. Hot Minik composes more that just clever rhymes and phrases. He creates and envisions. He thinks beyond the next set. He is always looking for the next hot topic and explores his inner thoughts to create some of the hottest lyrical phrases you ever wanted to hear. Many of the hooks are performed by Hot Minik whose baritone voice adds a very soulful flavor for much of the sound of the group. But it's not always about metaphors, similes and vocal composition. Hot Minik will rock the party and get the party rockin'.   

HellaMinik exists for the fans that support local music and for those that seek the urban flavor that had been missing in the local Hiphop community. There should never be a buffer between the people that listen to the music and the people that perform it. There should never be a moment when a fan questions the performers abilities onstage as opposed to what they hear on album. Their skills are unquestionable. Their thirst for success is unquenchable. Their drive is unmistakable. Their name is HellaMinik.

They would like to send a special shout out to all of their supporters, fans, and family of who have stood by them over the past three years. There's a lot of work yet to do, but HellaMinik would have never made it this far without the respect and support of those individuals that have been there since the beginning. Show some love for local talent making music. Don't forget to contact your local radio station and request HellaMinik . Stay true to the game, stay true to the music, and stay true to the scene!

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