Heistclick

HeistClick: Heist / ?hist / (1865) 1 slang: to lyrically commit armed robbery. Click / ?klik / (1581) 1 to succeed. Their trademark: ?No bullshit, No Gimmicks.? Their attitude: ?We mean Business.? From the heart of hip-hop and the depths of rock-and-roll soul, the alternative hip-hop group HEISTCLICK brings you the next evolution in music. Alternative hip-hop refers to groups that refuse to conform to any of the traditional stereotypes of rap, such as gangsta, funk, bass, hardcore and party rap.

Heist / ?hist / (1865) 1 slang: to lyrically commit armed robbery.
Click / ?klik / (1581) 1 to succeed.

Their trademark: ?No bullshit, No Gimmicks.? Their attitude: ?We mean Business.? From the heart of hip-hop and the depths of rock-and-roll soul, the alternative hip-hop group HEISTCLICK brings you the next evolution in music. Alternative hip-hop refers to groups that refuse to conform to any of the traditional stereotypes of rap, such as gangsta, funk, bass, hardcore and party rap. HEISTCLICK embodies the hip-hop essence with a rock star attitude. Fusing heart-pumping rock beats and hip-hop inspired lyrics, HEISTCLICK appeals primarily to alternative music fans. The Bronx-based group is comprised of: MC CUTTA, COUNT BANKS, FACEMAN, and Singer DIRTY D representing the birthplace of hip-hop. Also NEWEST HeistClick Member from Toronto Mr. Burns, and KILLAH B spinning wax from North Jersey. HEISTCLICK produced their first album SUPERPOWERS in 2002, and is currently working on their second official release. They manage and promote themselves, and create and own all of their music.

In February '07, the group made an appearance on 92.3 Free FM in New York City, on the JV and Elvis Show, where their new single H.E.I.S.T. was played for hundreds of thousands. Since their inception, HEISTCLICK has been featured in ?Word Up!? Magazine (April 04 and April ?03), ?Black Beat? (Aug. '03), Da Rude (March/Apr. '03). Their television and movie appearances include: The Grammy award winning Angels in America ?HBO Special? (movie appearance), as well as being featured on Public Access channel 67, and channel 12 news (New York) numerous times. HEISTCLICK takes pride in their uncanny live show, and remains unmatched. The group has played most notable venues in the NY tri-state area including CBGB's, Soul Caf?, Speed, CMJ Convention, and many others. They have performed with Sadat X from Brand Nubian, and opened for Rahzel at SUNY Plattsburgh Spring Fest. At Pocono's Mountain Film Festival (PA) they performed for members of the cast of the Sopranos, Jack Palance, and Billy D. Williams. They have also performed at Club Med Cancun, St. Halifax Canada, and other venues in New Jersey and Florida.

In 2003 HEISTCLICK won a Jammy Award for ?Best New Hip-Hop Group in NYC.? Their first album's single ?High Noon? topped the charts on college radio, played on over 120 stations in rotation with the likes of Jay-Z, Maroon 5, and Jurassic 5.

HEISTCLICK is featured on over 30 websites including digital distribution with Best Buy, CD Baby, I-Tunes and 58 other commercial companies. They have merchandise distribution through www.CafePress.com, and their website www.heistclick.com receives over 15,000 hits a month; live videos and music updates of the group can be seen at www.myspace.com/heistclick.