Canadian Indigenous Hip Hop

Canadian Indigenous Hip Hop is a genre that blends traditional Indigenous rhythms and instrumentation with modern hip hop beats and lyrics, often incorporating powwow samples, hand drumming, and flute melodies. Emerging in the 2000s, the genre gained momentum through the efforts of Indigenous artists reclaiming their cultural heritage and challenging colonial narratives. Characterized by powerful, storytelling-driven lyrics and energetic, danceable rhythms, Canadian Indigenous Hip Hop is marked by its fusion of traditional and contemporary elements. With its origins rooted in resistance and resilience, the genre has become a vital platform for Indigenous voices and perspectives, addressing issues such as land rights, cultural preservation, and social justice. Drawing from hip hop's global roots, Canadian Indigenous Hip Hop also incorporates elements of electronic dance music, folk, and rock, setting it apart from other Indigenous hip hop styles in its eclecticism and innovation.

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Two Faced
Single - Released January 17, 2025

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Boogey the Beat
City Natives
Cody Coyote
Dakota Bear
Drezus
Eekwol
JB the First Lady
Joey Stylez
Kelly Fraser
Mattmac
Mob Bounce
Okema
Shub
Snotty Nose Rez Kids
The Halluci Nation
Times 2 Salute
Winnipeg Boyz
Winnipeg's Most
Young Kidd
The Halluci Nation
Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Drezus
Joey Stylez
Winnipeg's Most
Shub
Boogey the Beat
Mattmac
Okema
Dakota Bear
Times 2 Salute
Cody Coyote
City Natives
Kelly Fraser
Young Kidd
Winnipeg Boyz
Mob Bounce
JB the First Lady
Eekwol