The Mean Machine was a rap group composed of Puerto Ricans who rapped in both English and Spanish. They are known for the single "Disco Dream", released as a 12" 33 RPM single in 1981 on the Sugar Hill Records label. In 1986, they recorded a single called "At The Party" on the Honey Hush label.[1] The group is often cited as the first bilingual rap group, and is possibly the first ever Latin hip hop group.[2]
Members
- DJ Julio (Steven Santiago)
- Jimmy Mac (James McLean)
- Mr. Nice (Jose Semprit)
- Mr. Schick (Daniel Rivera Jr.)
- Butch Kid (Roman Barksdale Jr.)
- Cool Cliff (Clifford Santiago)