Snotty Nose Rez Kids - “Rebirth” (feat. Tanya Tagaq)

SXSW 2020 - OEB Score: 8; Popularity Index: 8

Pairs Well With…Earthgang, Watch the Throne, Injury Reserve

Self described as Indigenous Trap, Snotty Nose Rez Kids (SNRK) bring their unique perspective from the Haisla reservation in Kimimat, British Columbia to Austin this year to promote Trapline, the duo’s third full-length.  SNRK spit a mix of fun and serious rhymes, steeped in both classic and modern flows and nicely unique in tone and timbre. Having two rappers alongside a mix of collaborators gives Trapline a pass-the-mic vibe - often they’ll reference other songs in tracks like mini-shout outs to their contemporary influences. Both Young D and Young Trybez move from chilled to quick-spitted raps in their energetic flows, sharp and clearly studied. Dramatic, deep beats hold down the bass-heavy rumbles of SNRK’s music, big sounding rhythms that keep dynamically tight even when dripping in psych-rap production and movement. They sound inspired and mature on Trapline, fun and loose when needed and clearly impressive from start to finish. (Kevin McStravick)