akaSubliminal

aka Subliminal aka Sean Maxim Mauricette is a jack of all trades. Part beat-boxer, DJ, lyricist and producer, this is the incredible combination that makes up aka Subliminal’s style. Known for his versatility, aka Subliminal is renowned by many, ranging from various sound-crews, fans and industry players alike.

Entering into Hip-Hop at the ripe age of 6, by the age of 12, aka Subliminal began to experiment with his tape and record players in an effort to create mix tapes that he enjoyed. As this experiment progressed he became overwhelmed by the music and the new sounds he could create. When the beats he was using weren’t enough, he began to create new sounds with his voice, thus creating the first inkling of aka Subliminal. At this time he began to enter talent shows around the Metro Toronto Area, and was winner of many shows in the DJ, beat-boxing and freestyle fields. It was at this point that he decided to take his skills and use them for public performances.

In 1998 aka Subliminal toured Canada and Western Europe as well as performed the 1999 Much Music Video Awards and opened for such recording artists as Mos Def, D12, and De La Soul to name a few.
aka Subliminal brings passion and new flavor to the shows. Before the performance begins, he whips the crowd into a frenzy with his tight mixes and incredible energy. During the shows he drops amazing voice-overs, imitations of popular artists, beat-boxing and turntable tricks that always leaves the crowd in awe.

Currently a member of ACTRA aka Subliminal also has his eyes on acting. Working along side actors such as Kevin Bacon, Ving Rhames and Robert Townsend, aka Subliminal has also been cast for primary roles in the Comedy Networks hit television series “After Hours with Kenny Robinson”, playing dual roles as both the shows DJ and co-host. aka Subliminal also has his hand in LIVE theatre where he plays one of the main characters in Darren Anthony’s ”Secrets of a Black Boy”.

As of December 1999, aka Subliminal has produced, directed and performed numerous radio commercials along with television commercials for Sony Music Canada, Sprite, McDonalds and Kellog’s Pop-tarts. Known to some as an interpretive sound artist, aka Subliminal is also responsible for producing the theme music for CBC radios daily show, Here and Now.

But where the river flows, it must divide. When he isn’t working on his debut album or performing, you will find aka Subliminal working along side other architects in their Toronto based offices. A graduate from the University of Toronto’s faculty or Architecture, aka Subliminal is the first ever recipient of the Arts and Culture award presented to him from the Black Students Association of the University of Toronto. Currently working along side youth programs such as the Boys and Girls Club of Toronto, Toronto Community Housing and the host of his own motivational program, the P.U.L.L. Project, aka Subliminal knows that youth need encouragement to follow the right path and not be deterred by the negative stereotypes and images perpetuated by society. aka Subliminal was recently presented with a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Councilors Association of Ontario for all his work with the grade school, middle school and high school students. Whether lecturing or mentoring underprivileged teens aka Subliminal actively plays the role.

From designing new beats and scratches to shows and skyscrapers, aka Subliminal constantly reinvents formulas for success and is currently working on his debut album entitled aka Subliminal Inflections.