Hyper-T facts for kids

Hyper-T is the stage name for a talented Canadian rapper named Adam Tanuyak. He comes from a community called Chesterfield Inlet in Nunavut, Canada. His music is special because it mixes traditional Inuit music with modern hip hop sounds.

Adam started releasing his rap songs in 2014. He used music as a way to express himself and overcome difficult times he faced when he was younger. By 2018, he had already released seven singles, which are individual songs. He was also working on his first full album, which is a collection of many songs. Some of his songs were even featured in the soundtracks of movies like Iqaluit and The Grizzlies.

Learning and Growing

Adam Tanuyak is not just a musician; he is also dedicated to learning. He has studied music production, which is about how to create and record music. He also studied public governance at Carleton University's Nunavut Sivuniksavut program. This program helps young Inuit people learn about their culture and how to lead in their communities. Adam also studied business management at Red River College, which helps him understand the business side of his music career.

Winning Awards

In 2019, Adam Tanuyak achieved a big honor. He won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Original Song. The song was called "The Trials," and it was featured in the movie The Grizzlies. He wrote this song with two other talented people, Thomas Lambe and Dan "DJ Shub" General. This award was given at the 7th Canadian Screen Awards, celebrating the best in Canadian film and television.