BLOOD REZ CREW
More Than A Duo
There are many ways to describe Blood Rez Crew, but unique, talented, and charismatic just seem to scratch the surface. However, there is one word that ties them all together and is true to their character: Blood Rez Crew is Real. Few people sing so honestly from their heart and soul. Blood Rez Crew does so in just the right way, combining art, story, and song in perfect unison.
ABOUT THE ALBUM
The World or Nothing
Dynamic and determined are just two words that can best describe the Blood Rez Crew. They are modern day First Nations story tellers from the Kainai Nation, showcasing their traditional Blackfoot culture alongside with their gritty sound, influenced by the hard realities of growing up in poverty, surrounded by violence and alcohol, which stems from the trauma of Canada’s colonial history.
“As Blood Rez Crew we want to create art that represents both our traditional and modern day culture. We are rap artists, but first and foremost we are storytellers. The songs of this project reflect the strong relationship we feel for, and have fostered with, our community and our reserve.” - Carl “Tukk” Brave Rock
BLOOD REZ CREW
A Story Steeped in Sound
The first rap group out of the Kainaiwa Nation, Blood Tribe. Since the Crew's inception in 2002 through all its incarnations and rebirth in 2015, a real life hip hop story has been weaved, affecting the lives of all those involved and those witness to it all. It has always been about the music.
Carl “Tukk” Brave Rock and Jessie Blackwater, collectively known as Blood Rez Crew, are modern-day First Nations storytellers from Blackfoot country. The duo, both members of the Kainai Nation use their raw lyrics to shed light on the stories of First Nations youth with a reservation perspective and an emphasis on native pride.
The group has an extened family of lyrical wordsmiths who have also been featured on the debut album, from KillaCam of Savage Music Group, Heidi Mason, who is new to the game at 17-years-old, alongside veteran rapper Amber Creighton, Chuck Bones, a local rapper from Standoff.
“As Blood Rez Crew we want to create art that represents both our traditional and modern day culture. We are rap artists, but first and foremost we are storytellers. The songs of this project reflect the strong relationship we feel for, and have fostered with, our community and our reserve.” - Carl “Tukk” Brave Rock