Made up of Born Truth, Cee Self 7 and DJ Akin, Shing Shing Regime have been making a name for themselves on the underground scene. We sent our writer Rich Unique to find out more and profile one of Canada’s next rising Hip-Hop acts…
SHING SHING REGIME Members: BORN TRUTH (EMCEE), CEE SELF 7 (EMCEE/PRODUCER), DJ AKIIN (ON THE TABLES/PRODUCER) AND THE WARRIORS OF THE SHING SHING REGIME!!!
First up, to clear the confusion “Shing Shing” is a metaphor for “Sharp Sword” & trust me, this hip hop cuts deep!
“Shing Shing Regime” rest in the Cee Allah Now region (Canada), & was formed in 2007. With all members, having honed their talents, skills and ability for crafting introspective, creative songs and making memorable music. The Shing Shing Regime has elevated their lyrical arsenal sparring with the best throughout the Underground Hip-Hop Circuit, engaging in countless freestyle ciphers, studio sessions, radio show appearances, mix-tapes, album cuts, performances in their respective locations throughout the “Golden Horseshoe” (Southern Ontario, Canada). The group’s sound has since matured showcasing their sharp and floetic self style lyrics with a powerful message which all people can relate.
Following, a restructuring of the crew, the core of the idea and music movement remains with original members, “Cee Self 7” and “Born Truth”. Further, with the restructuring of the crew came a new addition to the “regime” in the name of “DJ AKiiN” (a.k.a. “DJ TA-VU”) who had developed his talents as a member of the “Ojamanu Sound”. This group played and hosted various Hip-Hop radio shows on such stations from 98’- 03’circa in the Greater Toronto Area: CKLN 88.1 (“Static Radio Show”); CIRV 88.9 (“Moonlite Show”) and CIUT 89.5 (“Mixology Show”). Finally they have Born King Allah (a.k.a “BK da General”), as an advisor & mentor.
“Shing Shing” first and foremost, as described by them, is a metaphor for being “sharp”; and to them is symbolic to the “sword”. The “sword” is an emblem of justice. Justice is the penalty or reward for one’s actions and as they see it, they are here to serve justice sonically taking Hip Hop back to its origin. The aim, to restore Hip Hop to its foundational roots giving it back to those people who made it powerful, the people. The “Regime” is simply the administration; we’re administrators of the truth, and have a deeper purpose to help aid in balancing the scales of the genre and provide the masses with some food for thought. With a style that does not preach but reaches the masses the “Shing” describes their art as social conscious commentary via the music.
The “Shing Shing Regime” are well aware of the power they wield via the microphone and they intend to leave their mark on the masses by crafting songs that are both content-filled, experience laced and at the same time listener friendly. Be on the look-out for the mixtape “Fist of The NorthStar”, cutskratch and mixed by Dj Akiin, featuring: Shing Shing Regime. Available for download on HIP-HOP CANADA and or @
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Peace to Shing Shing’s management, Born King Allah (a.k.a. BK da General) for allowing me the opportunity to officially promote the group in Europe & spread their music to a wider audience. Shing Shing will be appearing on my forthcoming mixtape “Unique Heat” & the slammin’ track “We Strive” got recent debut UK airplay on the “Critical Beatdown” radio show from Manchester.
Shing Shing Regime go hard on putting Canada on the hip hop radar & deliver a strong, positive message over tight, tuff production. Message hip hop is still alive & not just in the NYC, this is underground rap at its finest. They show versatility too. “We Strive” is smooth & “Open Your Mindz” is hard & boom bap, I’m lovin’ these tracks the most. Check these guys out!
