Healing Through Hip Hop Workshop Video Highlights

"Rez Wayz"

Written and performed by the youth of Deer Lake First Nation with Shibastik. Another original song created from scratch! These high energy and hilarious youth took turns getting on the mic and dropping their bars on a beat made with Shibastik's help. It all came together amazing and the song is a rez hit already!!

"This is Fort Hope"

Written and performed by the youth of Fort Hope, Wetum Boys (Shibastik, Artson and Antoine Edwards) and Reach for Life (Drezus, Sun Setting Kidd, Classic Roots and Natasha Fisher). A much needed emotional release, this project brought the whole community together in such a powerful and healing way. Recorded and produced by Shibastik (Swamp Creeture Studios).

Bearskin Lake Instrumental Video

Instrumental beat made by the youth and musicians of Bearskin Lake with the help of the Wetum Boys (Shibastik, RedCloud and Artson). Produced by Shibastik (Swamp Creeture Studios).

"2 plus 2"

Written and performed by the youth of Pelican Falls First Nations High School with Shibastik and RedCloud. A very emotional song about dealing with feelings of deep depression, anger, and even betrayal. "2 plus 2" does not always equal 4. All of the guitar work was done by the youth. Produced by Shibastik (Swamp Creeture Studios).

"Music Helps"

Written and performed by the youth of Bearskin Lake with Shibastik. An uptempo song about how music can help with depression and stress. It was National Addictions Awareness Week and this video includes footage taken during the community sobriety walk. Produced by Shibastik (Swamp Creeture Studios).

"Break Those Chains"

Written and performed by the youth of Wunnumin Lake and Shibastik. Stalone "The Sunsetting Kidd" Quequish also helped with facilitation in the creation of the song. This video includes footage from the community sobriety walk as well as the community dance with DJ Matty Ice. Produced by Shibastik (Swamp Creeture Studios).

"Young Blodd"

Written and performed by the youth of Bearskin Lake First and Shibastik. This group of youth had just experienced a tragedy and it was an honour to help them work through their emotions though music. Special thanks to Natalie Kamenawatamin for performing the chorus.
Produced by Shibastik (Swamp Creeture Studios).