biographical info
Reddnation is one of the top Canadian rap groups, representing
Edmonton, AB and Regina, SK. They draw from their Aboriginal
backgrounds to create a hybrid of hip-hop and cultural values which
translates into music that is fresh, original, and exciting. In a
league of their own, their music has brought them many accolades from
the Canadian Aboriginal music industry making them one of the most
decorated Native hip-hop groups in the country with numerous
nominations and awards for their work.
The group, (made up of
Ill Logikal, Madjikal, Rayne, DJ Kracka Jack, and DJ Hooligan) continues to tear down
barriers facing Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal hip-hop music. The group has been well received as
being more than just a rap act. They have class, professionalism, and
above all - humility.
The group was formed in 2000 and since then has performed countless shows across Canada.
Major Performances:
2002 North American Indigenous Games
2002 and 2004 Arctic Winter Games
2003-2006 Canadian Aboriginal Festival (Roger's Centre, Toronto)
Key
performances include major venues as the Shaw Conference Centre
(Edmonton, AB), Winnipeg Convention Centre, Canadian Museum of
Civilization (Ottawa/Gatineau, ON), John Basset Theatre (Toronto),
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (Edmonton), and Roger's Centre
(Skydome, Toronto). In 2006 they shot two music videos "Fabulous" and
"Wiggle Dem Toes" through the Much Music sponsored VideoFACT video
grant program. They were the first Aboriginal rap group to receive such
a grant in a single year. Most recently the recieved another MuchFACT video grant for the single "Its You" in October 2009.
Along with being a distinguished rap
act, they have also revolutionized the Aboriginal music scene with
their youth oriented workshops. Their dedication to focusing on issues
affecting Aboriginal youth have enabled them to share their own
experiences as well as network with tomorrow's future leaders. In two
seperate occasions instance, CBC Radio commissioned RN to create a
theme song for the radio series "Soaring Spirits" (award-winning
program) and "Urban Spirits" which profiled prominent First Nation
people in the city of Edmonton.
Setting new standards in
Aboriginal urban music, Reddnation continues to venture into new
territories and establish themselves as true ambassadors for not only
Canadian hip-hop music, but for Aboriginal people everywhere.