Mi’kmaq and Cree music producer and artist David Strickland takes home three awards, Snotty Nose Rez Kids win best album

 

The first Indigenous Hip Hop awards took place last weekend. The show was held virtually and hundreds of fans and artists from all over the world attended and shared their musical talents.

The show was hosted by the hip hop duo Mike Bone and performances were delivered by Emcee One, Yellowsky, Zia Benjamin, City Natives, The Ra11n, Adi, Drmngnow and Def-I.

The Indigenous Hip Hop awards also hosted virtual booths and offered mentoring and networking opportunities. Among the top recipients of these awards was Mi’kmaq and Cree Grammy-winning music producer and artist David Strickland, who took home “Hip Hop Single of the Year,” “Collaboration of the Year,” and “Producer of the Year” for his album “Spirit of Hip Hop.” Strickland spoke well of the awards show.

In an email to Indian Country Today, Strickland said, “The show was amazing. All things considered, I am very proud of the IIHHAS for the events they put on. I am very humbled to receive three awards and would like to thank everyone who contributed to this project and event.”

In an email to Indian Country Today, Strickland said, “The show was amazing. All things considered, I am very proud of the IIHHAS for the events they put on. I am very humbled to receive three awards and would like to thank everyone who contributed to this project and event.”

“Uplifting artists is what it’s all about,” Strickland added. “It’s been long overdue to recognize the amazing talents we have across Turtle Island. The performances and energy of the show were the highlights. Everyone put their all into it and it shows. Props!”

One of the organizers and marketing director Chris Sharpe said the awards show was an “amazing experience and journey.”

“Over the last year, thousands of artists and fans got a chance to connect and share Indigenous Hip Hop culture. We are already planning the second annual international Indigenous hip hop awards show and plan to continue showcasing Indigenous hip hop from around the world. Stay tuned,” said Sharpe.

 

Source:

https://indiancountrytoday.com/lifestyle/first-ever-indigenous-hip-hop-awards-announce-winners

Published On: January 4th, 2022 / Categories: Uncategorized /

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