stella standingbear
As the first Lakota artist, with two historic wins at the 2023 Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards. Stella Standingbear's rise in the music industry is remarkable. Securing victories for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Music Video of the Year, underscoring her groundbreaking influence on the culture. Hailing from Salt Lake City, UT, and finding her home on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Stella's unique blend of melodic alt-rap has captured the hearts of listeners worldwide.
Stella's catalog is a rich tapestry, offering a versatile array of musical experiences. Each song is a unique expression of emotion and experience, ensuring that there are tracks that everyone can resonate with on a personal level. Her debut single, "Home Runs," showcased on Fox13 News Utah, became a TikTok sensation, and reached #1 on the NCI FM Indigenous Music Countdown (hosted by SiriusXM). Her talent has not gone unnoticed, as Stella has shared the stage with respected artists like Kirko Bangz, Montana of 300, Futuristic, KYLE, and Bizzy Bone. With co-signs from Queen Latifah, Waka Flocka Flame, Paul Wall, and more.
Stella's reach on social media platforms is impressive, with her remix song "SKODEN" going viral on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The recognition doesn't stop there; she has also been featured in Teen Vogue, solidifying her presence in mainstream media. Stella continues to make waves in the music industry, signaling a bright and promising future ahead.
Hip-Hop Artist Stella Standingbear is Shattering Stereotypes
By KATE NELSON
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.
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