Joey Stylez facts for kids

Joseph Laplante, known by his stage name Joey Stylez, is a talented singer and rapper from Canada. He is a First Nations and Métis artist.

About Joey Stylez

Personal Life

Joey Stylez is married to Carsen Gray. She is also a musician and actress from the Haida Nation.

Music Career Highlights

Early Music Days (2001-2006)

Joey Stylez started his music journey by opening for famous rappers. He performed for Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent in Saskatoon. This was a great start to his career.

Gaining Attention (2007-2008)

In 2007, Joey Stylez was featured on the front page of The StarPhoenix newspaper. He also appeared in XXL magazine. The CBC even listed him as one of the top 25 Canadian MCs ever. In 2008, his song and video called "Living Proof" became very popular. It reached number 4 on Much Music's Rap City countdown.

Joey Stylez was also featured in The Star Phoenix for his fashion success. He even had a billboard in downtown Saskatoon.

The Blackstar Album (2009)

His first studio album, The Blackstar, came out in November 2009. The album's name comes from his Kookum (grandmother in traditional Plains Cree). Her name was Christina (LaPlante) Blackstar. His Kookum was a traditional Plains Cree woman. She did not speak English and practiced many sacred ceremonies.

The Blackstar helped Joey Stylez win three Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards. He won Best Music Video for "Sugarcane" in 2009. In 2010, he won Best Pop Album and Songwriter of the Year. In 2011, the album was nominated for Aboriginal Album of the Year.

Feather and Rosary (2013)

This album included the song "Jaded Angel." This song reached number one on the Indigenous Music Countdown.

Red Makaveli (2016)

This album was well-liked by many. The song "See You in Hell" was featured in the Hollywood movie "Wind River".

#GREYMAGIC (2016)

This album won the award for Best Rap Album of 2017. It received this honor at the Indigenous Music Awards.

The Star Chief (2018)

The song "Save Your Soul" from this album was featured in a popular TV show. It was in the opening episode of Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan's "Yellowstone" series.

3 Eye Hip (2021)

This album had many different music styles. It appealed to a wide audience. The song "Indian Girl Driving Me Crazy" won Best Music Video at the Native American Music Awards.

Horse Thieves and Bootleggers (2023)

With this album, Joey Stylez showed a new style called "trapbilly." This music mixes trap and hillbilly sounds. These two music styles helped shape him as an artist and person.

Collaborations and Features

Joey Stylez has worked with many other artists. Some of these include:

• The Weeknd
• Dragonette
• Ty Dolla $ign
• Bun B
• Snak the Ripper
• Pete Sands
• Sten Joddi
• Carsen Gray

Songs in Movies and TV Shows

Joey Stylez's music has been featured in several movies and television series:

• 2017: "See You in Hell" was in the movie "Wind River".
• 2021: "Save Your Soul" was in the first episode of the TV series "Yellowstone".
• 2022: Stylez worked with Sten Joddi on "Urban Natives." This song was featured in the TV series "Reservation Dogs".
• 2023: The song "Step" was featured in the TV drama "Mayor of Kingstown".

Tattoos and Their Meanings

Joey Stylez got his first tattoo when he was seventeen. It was of Chief Sitting Bull. He said Sitting Bull is a very important figure to his people. He wants to be a great leader like him. He also has a tattoo called "Chief Joseph." Other tattoos include the "Indian outlaw" logo and "Indian Outlaw" written on his arm and stomach. On his back, he has a West Coast style eagle. Below it are Cree symbols that mean "a gift and a curse." He explained that the gift is having young people look up to him. The curse is making sure he does not lead them down the wrong path.

Community Involvement

Every year, Joey Stylez performs across Canada. He often visits isolated First Nations Reserves. He also visits youth homes and juvenile detention centers. He leads workshops focused on helping Native American youth feel stronger and more confident.

Awards and Nominations