Originally making his mark as a hip-hop artist, Joey Stylez has opened his musical suitcase to try on a multitude of genres.
His latest album Feathery + Rosary is a collection of songs that reflect his growth as an artist and as an individual. It is an exploration of where Joey has been and where he is going. It is an embracing of his past and a sobering look at his future. It is dark and light. It is thoughtful and fun.
From the sure-to-be a dance floor hit “I Wanna Party With Hugh” to the more reflective “Bang, Bang” with a multitude of influences from The Doors to Spanish dub step, Joey is not afraid to take chances with his music.
Raised in the middle of the Canadian Prairies, this Cree musician has come a long way from the mean streets of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where a gang lifestyle was difficult to escape. But from those mean streets grew a determination within Joey to be more than what society saw. He believed in his own potential and has never limited himself by what others have tried to impose on him.
Now he brings that same drive to his career. It’s hard not to get caught up in the energy and excitement that is Joey Stylez! He commands a room without trying and one can’t help but be drawn to him. It is all part of the persona that is both rock star and schoolboy. And the duality is reflected in Feather + Rosary.
His latest effort is a continuation of his musical growth with the Juno nominated 2011 album Blackstar – an album named after his grandmother. Joey has been featured on Much Music and his songs have crossed over from Aboriginal music stations to mainstream radio. He has picked up numerous awards along the way from the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards to the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards.
Named on the Top 25 Canadian rappers by CBC Music, Joey mentors established and up-and-coming hip-hop acts through his label Stressed Street Entertainment. With over 10 million Youtube hits, Joey has also been recognized by other artists like The Weeknd, who has said he is inspired by Mr. Stylez.
His latest album Feathery + Rosary is a collection of songs that reflect his growth as an artist and as an individual. It is an exploration of where Joey has been and where he is going. It is an embracing of his past and a sobering look at his future. It is dark and light. It is thoughtful and fun.
From the sure-to-be a dance floor hit “I Wanna Party With Hugh” to the more reflective “Bang, Bang” with a multitude of influences from The Doors to Spanish dub step, Joey is not afraid to take chances with his music.
Raised in the middle of the Canadian Prairies, this Cree musician has come a long way from the mean streets of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where a gang lifestyle was difficult to escape. But from those mean streets grew a determination within Joey to be more than what society saw. He believed in his own potential and has never limited himself by what others have tried to impose on him.
Now he brings that same drive to his career. It’s hard not to get caught up in the energy and excitement that is Joey Stylez! He commands a room without trying and one can’t help but be drawn to him. It is all part of the persona that is both rock star and schoolboy. And the duality is reflected in Feather + Rosary.
His latest effort is a continuation of his musical growth with the Juno nominated 2011 album Blackstar – an album named after his grandmother. Joey has been featured on Much Music and his songs have crossed over from Aboriginal music stations to mainstream radio. He has picked up numerous awards along the way from the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards to the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards.
Named on the Top 25 Canadian rappers by CBC Music, Joey mentors established and up-and-coming hip-hop acts through his label Stressed Street Entertainment. With over 10 million Youtube hits, Joey has also been recognized by other artists like The Weeknd, who has said he is inspired by Mr. Stylez.
