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Video 1: Matatau Video Interview at the NGAPUHI FESTIVAL: Video 2: Menace performing "They can't hear us (remix audio)"Genre: Crunk, Hip-hop, Soul, R&B, Rap, Reggae and Rock***.MNS (Menace) FX began, when in 2003 2Keen, Raek-1 and a former member Trusk, met while attending an Entertainment Course in central Auckland, and found their taste in music was of similar ilk. They began making beats, utilizing the guitar and a Play Station application, Music 2000. They were joined shortly after by 2Keens 2 elder brothers, DeeJay and Taurz, performing at a few private functions and for local radio station MAI FM at the 2003 Polyfest in Manukau.***The name MNS FX was derived from a saying they had in regards to their musical beginnings when there was just the guitar and the playstation, "MusicNoSpecial FX", Which the fans shortened to MENACE.***2004 the group performed more at private functions.***2005 saw MNS FX make a bigger move on the music scene with performances around different towns and for various community groups highlighting the plight of families caught up in domestic violence and promoting awareness of the methamphetamine drug P.***The highlight for MNS FX in 2005 was taking the title of Aucklands hottest emerging talent, fighting off a pool of over 60 other talented groups and artists.***With the ability to mix a number of genres, MNS FX have developed their own unique brand of Aotearoa Hiphop, which appeals to young and old alike.
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Gotta catch the Turbo Twisting Rappin' style of 2Keen and Raek-1 mixed with the Soulful Vocals of Taurz 'n DeeJay.*** ***2 Tracks available on this CD release, "Side By Side" a Colab with Chozin Onez the second track titled "Still down". Check brutha Cashius http://www.myspace.com/cashiusc
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