Stella Standingbear’s New EP, ‘Sound Check,’ Out Now
By NATIVEMAX
Stella Standingbear (Lakota) has been crushing it lately, both online and offline. Her songs “Home Runs,” “Blessings,” “Too Fly,” and “SKODEN (ft. Sten Joddi)” have consistently been trending on TikTok. Now, her new EP ‘Sound Check’ will top the charts.
Hip-Hop Artist Stella Standingbear is Shattering Stereotypes about Native American Sound
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.
Stella Standingbear Makes Moves
The support Standingbear has received since moving to the reservation has been outstanding, and she's feeling more motivated than ever with the Indigenous and Native community behind her. The singer/songwriter has been pumping out amazing songs since her 2022 hit debut "Home Runs," but her two most recent EPs are works that she is particularly proud of.
The Wrap: Lakota rapper makes history
On Aug. 12, cheers erupted from the audience as Standingbear’s name was called at the International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards in Vancouver, Canada, making her the first Lakota artist to take home an award from the show and the only artist nominated three times this year.
Rising Lakota hip hop artist ‘Hittin’ Home Runs’
Oglala Lakota rapper Stella Standingbear’s hit song, “Home Runs,” sets a message for her career that continues to ring true.
Standingbear wins twice with “Home Run”
Back in August, Stella Standingbear traveled to Canada to the International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards show as she was nominated for three different awards. She won two of the three awards that she was nominated for, Best Female Hip Hop Artist for her song “Home Run” and Best Music Video for her song “Home Runs”.
“I want to inspire others to make their dreams a reality, no dream is too big for anyone to achieve,” said Standingbear.
Standing Bear Shines in Indigenous Hip Hop Awards
“I want to show the youth that they can strive after their dreams, I want them to see that where there is a will there is a way. Being nominated for these awards has been a huge honor and I want to win these awards for my people,” said Stella.
Native artists with local ties soon to perform at Levitt
By Dan Santella
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Live music sounding out from the Levitt Shell in Sioux Falls has become a staple of the South Dakota summer.
“Music is everything to me,” said Stella Standingbear, who will perform at the venue on Saturday. “It’s something that I’ve known that I wanted to do since a very young age and started doing at a young age. It’s my outlet. It’s the way that I could express myself. It’s almost like my diary.”
The 24-year-old Standingbear lives on the Pine Ridge Reservation and is a member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe.
“My music is taking me there, and it seems like a great venue, too,” she said. “It’s a outdoor venue, so looking forward to that.”
Lakota Artist Has uplifting Music messages
Growing up, Stella has been very passionate about music, making music and wants to help heal with the music that she creates. Standingbear represents her people, the Lakota Nation, and is very devoted to the MMIW movement. Standingbear strives to become successful with her music, she wants to be able to give back to her community, to be able to have a voice to speak out in the communities and to be a positive role model for the new generations. Music is her way to express herself best and is grateful to be given so many opportunities to spread positive messages.
EPISODE #411 – STELLA STANDINGBEAR
By SLUG MAG
In this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, musician Stella Standingbear sits down with SLUG to talk about her upcoming EP, Still Standing. Written and recorded over the course of a year, Still Standing tackles issues of generational trauma and mental health. Drawing inspiration from MF Doom and conscious rap, Standingbear’s music combines alternative trap beats and melodic vocals to deliver an uplifting message. “What attracts me to this kind of music that I make is the frequencies my mind, body and soul are attracted to and radiate,” she says. Still Standing is set to release March 23 on all streaming platforms.
Mind the Gap Music Festival Unveils Lineup for Inaugural Festival at the Gateway
SALT LAKE CITY — The Mind the Gap Music Festival is thrilled to announce its lineup of talented and diverse musicians for its inaugural event on Women’s Equality Day, August 26, 2023. The festival will take place at The Gateway in Salt Lake City and promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music and activism. Featuring a range of genres and styles, the Mind the Gap Music Festival’s lineup showcases nationally acclaimed and up-and-coming artists, as well as talented local musicians.
Mind the Gap Music Festival at Gateway lineup released
It said the festival promises to entertain while sparking conversations and raising awareness about income, political and educational gaps along gender lines. It is headlined with Beach Bunny, Yaeji, with performances from several other national and international artists. Some local Utah musicians will take the stage, including Stella Standingbear, 26fix, and Drusky.
Mind the Gap Music Festival to be Held at The Gateway
The festival will be headlined by indie-pop sensation Beach Bunny, known for their dynamic stage presence and infectious music. One of the standout acts in the lineup is Yaeji, the Korean-American singer, rapper, and DJ. Other notable acts include Sales, Orion Sun, Destroy Boys, Jadu Heart, Hemlocke Springs, renforshort, Boyish, Addison Grace, Hannah Jadagu, Bel, Maita, Cheap Perfume. The festival also showcases the talent of local Utah musicians including Stella Standingbear, 26fix, and Drusky all bringing their unique sound and style to the stage.
SLUG MAG’S 34TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
By SLUG MAG
Originally from the Lakota Nation, Stella Standingbear embraces a melodic rap sound that is affecting in its uplifting lyrics about persevering through her struggles to succeed.
Stella Standingbear: single debut on Fox13 News
In honor of Native American Heritage month, music creator and activist Stella Standingbear is making her debut performance on Fox13 News' Good Day Utah with her single “Home Runs.” “As a Native American from the Lakota Nation, Stella focuses on taking a global posture through message. She impacts the listener through the purpose her music carries. She progresses boldly with the weight of ancestral responsibility,” states her website. Catch her performance on the show, and check out the music video for “Home Runs" on Nov. 24.