September 30, 2019
An Ojibwe hip-hop artist from Turtle Mountain Reservation, Mic Jordan has a strong sense of identity and passion for reaching out and lifting up those around him. Growing up in Belcourt, North Dakota without a father, and being discriminated against for having skin lighter than that of his peers, Jordan wasn’t a stranger to struggle. He used music and the values of his culture to strengthen his pride in who he is and help him cope with anxiety. His experiences led him to be especially compassionate and concerned for future generations. His song “Dear Native Youth” reflects this solidarity, as well as “For Portland”, a song he wrote for his daughter. Jordan works with his community on the issues of suicide and alcoholism among others, as a TedX speaker and leading hip-hop workshops for youth.
Playlist
Artist (Song)
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- Digawolf (Elexe “Together”) Yellowstone
- Calina Lawrence (ʔəshəliʔ ti txʷəlšucid)
- Black Belt Eagle Scout (My Heart Dreams) At the Party with My Brown Friends
- Mic Jordan (#DearNativeYouth)
- Mic Jordan (Run Away)
- Mic Jordan (Light of Mine)
- Frank Waln ft. Gunner Jules & Rollie Raps (Good Way) The Bridge
- Tee Cloud (Heading to New Mexico) Four Sacred Colours
- Leonard Sumner (Just Us) Just Us
- Ukila (Kegginaqa “My Mask”)
