One of the best parts of this job is the never-ending search for up and coming local artist, and on Friday night the Western Canadian Music Awards crowned some incredible talent from right here in BC.  Snotty Nose Rez Kids or SNRK for short, were one of the big winners on the night, taking home Awards for Best Indigenous Artist of the Year as well as Best Rap Album of the Year (Born Deadly).  The young Hip-Hop duo formed in 2016, and go by the names Yung Trybez and Young D Formed.  Since 2016 they have gained notoriety throughout the Hip-Hop world, having released their fourth album earlier this year.

They are currently on tour in the United states with a stop in New York tonight.  Check out their single “Real Deadly” below.  I’ve had this one on repeat for a couple hours now.  Want to know more about what SNRK are up to?  Check out there social media pages at the links provided.

https://www.instagram.com/snottynoserezkids/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/TheRezKids?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Vancouver’s own Krystle Dos Santos scored the award for Best R&B Album for her album Bloom/Burn.  Krystle, who grew up in Edmonton, is a formally trained musician, and that couldn’t be more apparent after listening to her latest award winning album.  The album is rich with blues, jazz and soul undertones and I couldn’t help but think of Amy Winehouse mixed with Etta James as I made my way through the track list.  It’s a truly fantastic album that will leave you wanting more.  Intrigued aren’t you?  Well then take a listen to Krystle’s stellar track off of her Bloom/Burn alum titled “Buried Alive”

Bloom/Burn shows off the incredible versatility in Krystle’s voice, with range many can only dream of.  From a raspy whisper to a heart wrenching howl it’s an album and an artist you may just find yourself coming back to. For more updates on Krystle’s latest happenings be sure to follow her at her website for updates.at https://www.krystledossantos.com/