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From a TikTok anthem recorded on the reservation to Billboard’s Rhythmic chart, the story of Stella Standingbear has been told by Teen Vogue, ICT, SLUG and the papers closest to home.
Hip-Hop Artist Stella Standingbear is Shattering Stereotypes about Native American Sound
“It’s easy to understand why Stella Standingbear’s ‘Home Runs’ is earning accolades galore and making her a TikTok sensation. The catchy, relatable song serves as an affirmation anthem for anyone who has proved the haters wrong by achieving their dreams — a common theme for Native Americans, who face outsized obstacles like ongoing discrimination, education gaps, and high rates of poverty, disease, addiction, and suicide.”
Read → ICT NewsAmelia SchaferThe Wrap: Lakota rapper makes history
“On Aug. 12, cheers erupted from the audience as Standingbear’s name was called at the International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards in Vancouver, Canada, making her the first Lakota artist to take home an award from the show and the only artist nominated three times this year.”
Read → Native MaxMagazineStella Standingbear’s New EP, ‘Sound Check,’ Out Now
“Stella Standingbear (Lakota) has been crushing it lately, both online and offline. Her songs ‘Home Runs,’ ‘Blessings,’ ‘Too Fly,’ and ‘SKODEN (ft. Sten Joddi)’ have consistently been trending on TikTok. Now, her new EP ‘Sound Check’ will top the charts.”
Read → SLUG MagazineSoundwaves · Episode 411Episode #411 — Stella Standingbear
On Still Standing, generational trauma and mental health, and the conscious-rap lineage she takes from MF DOOM: “What attracts me to this kind of music that I make is the frequencies my mind, body and soul are attracted to and radiate.”
Listen → SLC City WeeklyEmilee AtkinsonStella Standingbear Makes Moves
“The support Standingbear has received since moving to the reservation has been outstanding, and she’s feeling more motivated than ever with the Indigenous and Native community behind her.”
Read → Lakota TimesBrittany Poor BearStandingbear wins twice with ‘Home Run’
“I want to inspire others to make their dreams a reality — no dream is too big for anyone to achieve.”
Read →More coverage
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Rapid City JournalStella Standingbear sweeps Indigenous Hip Hop Awards
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Lakota TimesStanding Bear Shines in Indigenous Hip Hop Awards
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KELOLAND NewsNative artists with local ties soon to perform at Levitt
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Lakota TimesLakota artist has uplifting music messages
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SLC City WeeklyStella Standingbear: single debut on Fox13 News
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KSL TVMind the Gap Music Festival at Gateway lineup released
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Salt Lake ChamberMind the Gap Music Festival Unveils Lineup for Inaugural Festival at the Gateway
Festival announcement
UtahNowMind the Gap Music Festival to be Held at The Gateway
March 2023
SLUG MagazineSLUG Mag’s 34th Anniversary Party
Live appearance