WARPARTY

With 3 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards under his belt Rex Smallboy is somewhat of an icon when it comes to his contributions in creating a native rap music scene in Canada. From leading his group War Party to be the first native rap group to appear on Much Music Canada to working with Rap music Legend Chuck D on his last War Party release, Rex's passion to bring a native presence to Rap stoked the hearts and minds of many First Nation's rappers.
With his first full solo effort in the final stages of the master recording process Rex is already making moves with his management team keeping the War Party name alive and bringing the next chapter of native rap to the masses. Alberta based Prairie Dog Films has recently licensed two of the upcoming tracks to be featured in the new APTN series Blackstone. www.prairiedog.ca
Rex has also joined forces with the Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (SOADI) in the production of a compilation CD to educate listeners about the diabetes epidemic currently affecting First Nations. The CD title track "Why can't we see" was written by Rex Smallboy and will also appear on the upcoming solo album. The Reztore Pride CD is an innovative approach combining hip‐hop, education, prevention and awareness. www.reztorepride.com
With well over 15 years' experience in the rap music industry Rex Smallboy has an extensive back ground as an established and professional First Nation's recording artist. A remixed version of Rex's song "This land was Ours" was recently featured on the soundtrack for Ari Gold's award winning motion picture film Adventures of Power.www.adventuresofpower.com (Sundance Film Festival)
Some of Rex's most notable performances include:
- The World Expo and United Nations Indigenous Language Conference Nagoya, Japan
- The First American Festival at the Smithsonian Museum Washington, DC
- Guest Host Much Music Rap City
- APTN Contact War Party Music Special Winnipeg, Manitoba
Over the years Rex's music and message has always been positive in origin. Whether if writing politically or socially charged lyrics to create a better understanding of First Nation's issues or reaching out to youth through empowerment workshops with words of encouragement and inspiration. It is Rex's vision to be of service to his people through utilizing the influential power of hip‐hop.