This is a fan dedicated myspace page to War Party.
Inspired by the revolutionary forces of rap and driven by the untold injustice inflicted on the American Indian, the music and message of Hobbemas War Party tells a remarkable and heroic story of hip-hop, courage, honesty and determination.
Easily one of the most important rap groups of their time, War Party focuses on the trials and tribulations of coming from a socially, politically, and economically deprived environment such as the First Nations reserves of North America.
Staying true to the keep it real code of hip-hop War Party sends a uniquely positive vibe of hope, change and empowerment. Making music to make a difference War Party is exceptionally constructive with the art form educating youth on issues such as substance abuse, suicide and positive activism.
With a strong reputation for ground breaking accomplishments, War Party has gained national recognition for their music from Much Music Canada (RAP CITY), The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN).
War Party has received international attention through a sponsorship by the world renowned clothing designer Tommy Hilfiger at the 2002 Telus World Ski & Snow Boarding Music Festival. The group also received coverage from MSNBC News for their performance in Washington DC at the First Americans Festival hosted by the world famous Smithsonian Museum.
500 years in the making founded by Executive Producer / Manager Rex Smallboy, War Party has been making noise in the Canadian rap music industry since 1995. The group also consists of Co-Founder / Artist Cynthia Smallboy.
War Party recorded their first album titled The Reign in 1999 independently releasing the debut CD late 2000 and winning the 2001 Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Best Rap or Hip-hop Album.
Shooting their first music video titled Feeling Reserved in September 2001 War Party became the first native rappers to appear on Much Music Rap City, Going Coastal and The Down Low (Da Mix). The Feeling Reserved video also went on to win the 2002 Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Best Music Video.
War Party also released an independent EP titled Exclusive Rez Cuts winning the 2002 Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Best Rap or Hip-hop Album.
War Partys 2nd full length independent release titled The Greatest Natives from the North went on to receive nominations for the 2003 Native American Music Awards and the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards.
War Party has recently worked with Chuck D from Public Enemy, (Featured on their latest release The Resistance) and have had their music featured in the major motion picture Dream keepers.They have also had the opportunity to perform at the World International Expo in Japan.
War Party writes about Real issues & Real solutions B.Y.T.E Whitehorse, Yukon
What's Happenin In your Direction War Party?!? I just thought I'd Swing Thru and show a lil Support/Luv in your direction...I hope thingz are going well wit ya...But anywayz...feel free 2 swing thru my page anytime to check the page for music Updatez and what not...or even to drop a Native Brotha a comment or sign the guestbook...Oh yeah! NEW TRACK POSTED!!!! "MUSIC MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND" drop a comment lemme know what u think...Until then...
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tahn-si nichisak ki-tah-tah-mi-hin for addin meh.... love and respect from rocky boy to hobema.... keep flowin keep rymin jamin and slammin moy-stahs....
