Michie Mee

Michie Mee
Michie Mee
Born	Michelle Ann Camille McCullock; November 1, 1970 (age 56); Kingston, Jamaica
Occupation(s)	Rapper, actress
Years active	1984–present
Known for	First prominent female Canadian MC; pioneering Canadian hip-hop artist

Michelle Ann Camille McCullock (born November 1, 1970), professionally known as Michie Mee, is a pioneering Canadian rapper and actress, celebrated as the country's first prominent female MC and a trailblazer in hip-hop.

Early life and career

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Michie Mee relocated to Toronto, Ontario, where she began her professional performance career at the age of 14. In 1985, she was introduced on stage by Boogie Down Productions and subsequently formed the duo Michie Mee and L.A. Luv with DJ L.A. Luv (Phillip Gayle). This partnership featured on the 1987 Canadian hip hop compilation Break'n Out, which was produced by KRS-One and Scott La Rock.

Their debut single, "Elements of Style", attracted attention in the United States, resulting in a contract with First Priority/Atlantic Records in 1988. This signing made Michie Mee the first Canadian MC to land a major American record deal. That same year, they contributed to The First Priority Music Family: Basement Flavor, which included tracks produced by Howard Hughes.

In 1990, Michie Mee took part in "Can't Repress the Cause", a collaborative effort advocating for increased recognition of hip hop within Canada. This initiative featured notable Toronto-area artists such as Maestro Fresh Wes and Dream Warriors.

The duo released their debut album in 1991, titled Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style, which fused dancehall reggae with hip hop elements. The album sold over 60,000 copies in the U.S. and received a nomination for a 1992 Juno Award. Following legal complications that led to their separation, L.A. Luv became a member of Dream Warriors.

Embarking on a solo path, Michie Mee opened for artists like Salt-n-Pepa and Sinéad O'Connor, before co-founding the alternative rock group Raggadeath, which achieved Canadian chart success with the single "One Life" in 1995. Transitioning into acting during the late 1990s, she appeared in films including In Too Deep and starred in CBC's television series Drop the Beat (2000). That year also saw her release the comeback album The First Cut Is the Deepest, featuring the Juno-nominated track "Don't Wanna Be Your Slave" with Esthero.

In 2001, Michie Mee created The Day After, which received airplay on MuchLoud. By 2004, she collaborated with local musicians such as Maestro to form Peace Prophets, releasing the charity single "Drop the Chrome" alongside FLOW 93.5 radio. That same year, she appeared in the film My Baby's Daddy. Throughout the mid-2000s, she balanced acting engagements with occasional musical collaborations and reunions with Raggadeath.

Her 2009 release "Say About Us" maintained her musical presence. During the 2010s, she continued appearing in acting roles and participating in musical projects.

Celebrating 35 years in entertainment, Michie Mee unveiled Bahdgyal's Revenge in November 2020—her first full-length album in twenty years—featuring collaborations with Chuck D, Canadian rappers, and Jamaican reggae artists including Lindo P. She also performed at the 2021 edition of FreeUp! The Emancipation Day Special.

On December 4, 2024, Michie Mee was featured in an immersive exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario titled Inventive and Empowered: The Culture – Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century. Her performance on December 6 showcased Toronto’s hip hop community alongside a prominent portrait by photographer Patrick Nichols.

Discography

with Raggadeath

Year	Track	Album
1995	One Life	Why Ask Why
1995	Why Ask Why	Why Ask Why
1997	Dance With The Devil	Raggadeath

with The Day After

Year	Track	Album
2001	Break The Rules	Only the Strong Survive

Solo

Year	Track	Album
1990	Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style	Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style
1998	Cover Girl	The First Cut Is the Deepest
1999	Don't Wanna Be Your Slave	The First Cut Is the Deepest
2010	No Man
2012	Bahdgyal Bubble	Bahdgyal's Revenge
2013	Stand Right Beside Him	Bahdgyal's Revenge
2017	Thank You	Bahdgyal's Revenge
2021	Made It	Bahdgyal's Revenge
2021	What U Talking Bout	Bahdgyal's Revenge
2021	Willing & Able	Bahdgyal's Revenge

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Details
1989	My Secret Identity	Herself	Television series; single episode appearance
1998	Traders	Herself	Television series; one episode
1999	In Too Deep	Martha	Feature film role
2000	Drop the Beat	Divine	TV series role
	Hendrix	Devon Wilson	Television movie role
	Love Disease	Herself	Film appearance
2001	Raisin' Kane: A Rapumentary	Herself	Documentary film appearance
	Soul Food	Beverly Gordon	Television series; guest role in one episode
	SmartAsk	Host	Game show hosting role
2002	Comedian	Other appearance	Documentary film role
2002	Our America	N/A	Television film appearance
2004	Chicks with Sticks	Heather Desmond	TV movie role
2004	My Baby's Daddy	Nia's Client	Film role
2007–2009	'‘'da Kink in My Hair’’	Tianna	Television series; two episodes
2008	Baby Blues	Charlen Ryan	Film role
2014	Katie Chats	Herself	TV series; one episode

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