Rez Life, by Q052

Rez Life

by Q052

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1.	Protect Project 02:18	lyrics	buy track
Try to understand where I’m coming from, Reserved lands for my Nation in the swamp. A slow death of a dying breed, On tough land for us to grow our seed. Been ignored for way too long, While the government got to sing their song. A National anthem that celebrates the reasons that are wrong, For me to take a knee. And protest your hypocrisy, Unfulfilled contracts signed with me! From the beginning to eternity, A better life for my kids to see. The day we’re treated properly or equally. Terrified of your punishment, From your bullying government. Band Council settlements, land-claim embezzlements, While we’re considered irrelevant, To profit your establishment. My People caged-in imprisonment, For protecting environment. You’ll be sorry when that money’s spent, From your resource development. You paved a long road of damnation, Destruction is your occupation. Long pipes of penetration, Into lands of the First Nations. We are not complacent, And won’t tolerate your violation. We ran out of patience, Respect your obligations, Consult and accommodations. Violent implications, Without allowing you liberation. From a stand-off altercation, Continual preparation, To end your environmental occupation.
2.	Comes Back Again 03:23		buy track
3.	Still Cry 03:03		buy track
4.	12 Jurors 03:14		buy track
5.	Kick Down The Door 02:55		buy track
6.	Nameless 04:37		buy track
7.	Victory Sound 03:21		buy track
8.	Let's Talk 03:27		buy track
9.	Slip Away 02:53		buy track
10.	Rezignation 03:34		buy track
11.	Still Cry (Acoustic) 03:08		buy track
12.	Welcome to the Rez feat. Rez Doggz 05:19		buy track

about

After appearing for the first time with the EP - Lateral Violence, Mi'kmaq rapper Q052 is already launching his first full album REZ LIFE. With as much phlegm and intensity as the first titles, the album, finely directed by Emmanuel Alias, takes aim at all the difficult issues Indigenous People are facing across Turtle Island. An old school hip hop, punch in the face, in which should recognize many Indigenous sisters and brothers.

The lyrics confront governments and individuals to demand change. This album challenges the Indian Act system that has been enforced on Indigenous People in this country since the 1800’s but it also challenges people living inside these systems to take action and make those changes themselves.

Q052 tells stories of Rez reality and discusses what is usually taboo like lateral violence and suicide. From Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women to the lack of Justice for the murders of young Indigenous boys, this album addresses the issues that the authorities have ignored for decades. The songs in this album also brings awareness about environmental protection and the importance of our territory for our existence. Rise up People, the time is now !

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credits

released July 20, 2018

Remerciements de Q052 // Thanks from Q052

First and foremost I’d like to thank my Mom and Dad for being great parents in tough situations. I love you both dearly, Rest In Peace Dad. To my beautiful wife Melissa and my 5 boys Aidan, Liam, Chaimber, Atlas and Sean, you are my meaning in life. My brothers and sisters even if I don’t talk to you all regularly, I love you. My Aunts and Uncles, I love you. My thousands of cousins, I love you. To my nieces and nephews, I love you. My REZ, Gesgapegiag!!! You will always be my Home. The entire Mi’kmaq Nation and our allies from the other Indigenous Nations across Turtle Island...peace and love. Gaspesie Je T’aime!!! To Francois Lambert and the rest of the Fishing Crew at Lendemain de Trole, it’s where this all started!! Peace and love. Thank you Musique Nomade for being the launch pad for so many Indigenous Artists!! Joelle Robillard for putting me on and understanding my craziness, thank you and much love to you. Manu “theyellowbeats” Alias, peace and love. Jean Baptiste “Jay-B” Beltra and the rest of the wrecking crew, peace and love. Anik Jean, thank you for the advice, peace and love. Gespeg Radio and Jessica and Steve, peace and love. Preston, HG, Denis the Italiano, Mr Sean Yates, Jodi, Trudy, Jean-Guy, Sylvie, Jr Bernard, Chris Braiser and the other guys in my circle of insane madness, peace and love. Special shoutout goes out to my REZ DOGGZ!!! Keep it gritty my Natives Jake Mallette, Draven Bernard, Aidan Condo and Lil CC!!! Let’s make the family grow!!! Welaliog ag Namultes.

Rez Life - by Q052

Produced by Emmanuel Alias
With the help of Jean-Baptiste Beltra on Welcome to the Rez

Feat.
Aidan Condo, Jake Mallette, Draven Bernard and David “Lil CC” Jerome

In collaboration with MN

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Q052 Sherbrooke, Québec

A strong advocate for Indigenous youth and women fighting alongside his brothers and sisters, he started to write in hope that his truthful music will inspire systemic change. Q stands for Quentin. 052 is the official governmental name for his reserve. Welcome to Gesgapegiag in Gaspesia. ... more