Joey Stylez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Joey Stylez
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| Birth name | Joseph Laplante |
| Origin | Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Genres | Hip hop, rap, country rap |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, rapper |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Universal, Stressed Street, Flight Academy Music |
Joseph Laplante, known by his stage name Joey Stylez, is a Canadian singer and rapper. He is from the First Nations and Métis communities in Canada. He mixes hip hop, rap, and country music in his songs.
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About Joey Stylez
What is Joey Stylez's Family Life Like?
Joey Stylez is married to Carsen Gray, who is a musician and actress from the Haida Nation.
How Does Joey Stylez Help Young People?
Joey Stylez often performs in different communities across Canada, including First Nations Reserves. He visits places like youth homes and centers for young people. He also leads workshops that help Native American youth feel more confident and strong.
What Do Joey Stylez's Tattoos Mean?
Joey Stylez got his first tattoo when he was seventeen. It was of Sitting Bull, a very important leader. Joey said that Sitting Bull inspires him to be a great leader for his own people. He also has a tattoo called "Chief Joseph." Another tattoo shows an eagle in the West Coast style with Cree writing underneath. This writing means "a gift and a curse." Joey explained that the "gift" is having many young people look up to him. The "curse" is making sure he always guides them on the right path.
Joey Stylez's Music Career
Early Career: 2001–2006
In his early career, Joey Stylez performed as an opening act for famous rappers like Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent in Saskatoon.
Rising Success: 2007–2008
In June 2007, Joey Stylez was featured on the front page of The StarPhoenix newspaper. He also had an article about him in XXL magazine. The CBC even listed him as one of the top 25 Canadian MCs (rappers) of all time. In 2008, his song and music video for "Living Proof" became very popular, reaching number 4 on Much Music's Rap City.
The Blackstar Album: 2009
Joey Stylez released his first studio album, The Blackstar, on November 23, 2009. The album's name comes from his Kookum (grandmother in traditional Plains Cree), Christina (LaPlante) Blackstar. His grandmother was a traditional Plains Cree woman who spoke only Cree and practiced sacred ceremonies.
The Blackstar album helped Joey Stylez win three Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards. He won Best Music Video for his song "Sugarcane" in 2009. In 2010, he won Best Pop Album and Songwriter of the Year. In 2011, The Blackstar was nominated for Aboriginal Album of the Year.
Feather and Rosary Album: 2013
This album included the song "Jaded Angel," which reached number one on the Indigenous Music Countdown.
Red Makaveli Album: 2016
The album Red Makaveli was very popular. One of its songs, "See You in...", was featured in the Hollywood movie "Wind River".
#GREYMAGIC Album: 2016
This album won the award for Best Rap Album at the Indigenous Music Awards in 2017.
The Star Chief Album: 2018
The song "Save Your Soul" from The Star Chief album was featured in the first episode of the TV show "Yellowstone," starring Kevin Costner.
3 Eye Hip Album: 2021
This album had many different music styles and was enjoyed by a lot of people. The song "Indian Girl Driving Me Crazy" won Best Music Video at the Native American Music Awards.
Horse Thieves and Bootleggers Album: 2023
In 2023, Joey Stylez released the album ... and .... This album showed his new "trapbilly" style, which mixes trap music with hillbilly music.
Joey Stylez's Songs in Movies and TV Shows
- 2017: His song "See You in..." was featured in the movie "Wind River".
- 2021: His song "Save Your Soul" was featured in the TV series "Yellowstone".
- 2022: Joey Stylez worked with artist Sten Joddi on the song "Urban Natives," which was featured in the TV series "Reservation Dogs".
- 2023: The song "Step" was featured in the TV drama "Mayor of Kingstown".
Awards and Nominations
Joey Stylez has won several awards for his music:
- In 2009, he won Best Music Video for "Sugarcane" at the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards.
- In 2010, he won Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year for "Kool Runnin" and Best Pop CD for "The Blackstar" at the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards.
- In 2017, his album "#GREYMAGIC" won Best Rap Album at the Indigenous Music Awards.
- In 2022, "Indian Girl Driving Me Crazy" won Best Pop Video at the Native American Music Awards.
He has also been nominated for many other awards, including:
- Aboriginal Male Entertainer of the Year (2010)
- Best New Artist (2010)
- Single of the Year (2010)
- Entertainer of the Year (2010)
- Aboriginal Album of the Year at the Juno Awards (2011)
- Best Pop Album for "Feather + Rosary" (2014)
- Single of the Year for "Urban Nativez" with Sten Joddi (2017)
