Hip Club Groove
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hip hop music |
| Founded | 1991 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Defunct | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Halifax , Canada |
Area served | Canada |
Key people | Derek "MC" Mackenzie, Cory "Cheklove Shakil" Bowles, Brian "DJ Moves" Higgins |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
Hip Club Groove was a Canadian hip hop ensemble active throughout the 1990s, initially formed in Truro before relocating to Halifax. The group consisted of rappers Derek "MC" Mackenzie and Cory "Cheklove Shakil" Bowles, along with DJ Brian "DJ Moves" Higgins.
History
Originating as a high school formation in Truro, the band's initial roster included Sixtoo and Gordski, who exited prior to the release of their first album but continued to collaborate with the group. Another key contributor was "Stinkin' Rich" Terfry, who later gained recognition as the solo artist Buck 65.
Their debut EP, Cool Beans, was launched in 1993 through No Records. Following this, they signed with Sloan's label Murderecords and released Trailer Park Hip Hop in 1994, subsequently embarking on a tour supporting Sloan.
In 1996, their sophomore and final album Land of the Lost came out under Funtrip Records. After the group's dissolution, Higgins and Mackenzie became touring members of Len, contributing to Len's 1999 release You Can't Stop the Bum Rush. Higgins continued under the moniker DJ Moves, while Mackenzie adopted the name D-Rock. Meanwhile, Bowles shifted focus to acting, gaining prominence in Trailer Park Boys. Later, Mackenzie founded Alcona and the duo 5.1.nine.0.2., whereas Bowles resumed his musical pursuits with Aide-de-Camp. DJ Moves also maintained an active solo career.
A compilation titled Unreleased & Rare was issued by Hip Club Groove in 2010.
Discography
- Cool Beans (1993)
- Trailer Park Hip Hop (1994)
- Land of the Lost (1996)
- Unreleased & Rare (2010)