Dakota Bear | Freedom | Official video (Dir.Matt Leaf)
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- www.dakotabear.ca
Indigenous hip-hop artist, Dakota Bear, formerly known as Dakk’One, releases the music video for his latest single, Freedom, in solidarity with today’s Global Climate Strike uniting more than 125 countries and 4,000 communities around the world. Themes in his hip-hop anthem hold global relevance with an increasing focus on the global climate emergency. In addition to numerous land defenders and water protectors, the video features two youth climate activists who have become international media icons, Autumn Peltier and Greta Thunberg.
Dakota Bear performed alongside Thunberg at the October 25 climate rally at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Captured beautifully in the music video, he greeted the young activist with a gift of tobacco, a sign of respect in his culture.
Dakota's fans, numerous music blogs, and small and large-scale climate outlets are posting this track on their social media feeds today with the hashtag #dakotabearfreedom to stand in solidarity with Dakota's message, Indigenous Peoples, and climate activists around the world.
Words spoken by internationally-renowned Anishinabek water protector, Autumn Peltier, sets the tone for the song as she discusses the realities faced by Indigenous communities across Canada.
Directed by award-winning cinematographer, Matt Leaf, the video ties together the personal hardships Dakota Bear has faced with the growth he’s found from working with communities across Canada.
“His story is critically important as it tells the truths of Indigenous history in Canada. His music is a reminder that although we are faced with so many challenges, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel and justice, unity and love is always the answer. To say this anthem is empowering is only scratching the surface,” says celebrated Canadian broadcaster, Howard Mandshein.
Special acknowledgements:
Prod. @BeatsCraze
Dir. (www.mattleaf.com)
Footage - Gabriel Ostapchuk (Gabeo Photos)
Footage - Spencer Mann (IdleNoMore)
Marketing/Communications - Jane Puchniak (www.janepuchniak.com)
Idle No More & Tiny House Warriors
All of the featured land defenders/water protectors
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FREEDOM by Dakota Bear
// verse one //
The people are standing together there’s power in numbers
We will not fall where you want us
We learning the laws you throwing upon us
You throw us in water we know there’s pirhanas
The people they needing a leader just know that I’m on It
I’m honest in everything that I do
Every word that I write is true
The people that get it they know that the picture is bigger
So pull up a seat and you’ll listen you putting a fist in the air you know the resistance is here
You’ll hear us off in the distance
We are the kids that you dismissed
We are the targets you just missed
We are descendants of healers and chiefs just know that our struggles are brief
Just know that we one in the same
I’m from the prairies the plains
I’ll grow my hair out until I can braid it again
I’m no longer ashamed
I promised our people our hardships will not go out in vain
You’ll hear in my voice and the melody Carry the pain
I do not do this for money for fame
I just want to be me I just want to feel free
Is that to much that we ask?
Look to the future but learn from the past
I know that sometimes we clash
And that’s just life chances ain’t handed out twice
A man of my word and a man of advice
I just want to be me I just want to feel free
// hook //
We just wanna live our lives we don’t want to have to worry
Tell me can you help me it don’t seem like you been in a hurry
You playing judge and jury I feel like I’m under siege
Get the matches burn the sage
Chapters over turn the page
Author of my destiny but they telling me differently
// verse two //
I swear we be doing the most
I pack my suitcase and moved to the coast
I promised the next time I come to the city I’m bringing hope
I’m bringing you n it’s bigger then music together we started a movement
Together we stand and we shaking the earth as we moving
As soon as you look for the answer you’ll see the solution
Our minds are as clear as the water as soon as you see the pollution
We want the freedom and not the illusion
We are the warriors the ones you read in the stories we are notorious
I just want to me I just want to feel free
// hook //
I've been nominated and selected as a finalist for the 2019 Canadian Independent Music Video Awards! By voting you can help me win a cash prize + marketing for my latest video Freedom directed by Matt Leaf. Vote once a day h e r e👉🏾 dakotabear.ca/vote
Missed the deadline but wanted to vote. Inspiring song and video!
I vote for your beautiful “Freedom” song and video bro! It is my favorite song and video of all time so far.... I LOVE ❤️ IT!!!! 👍👍 Though I am a very difficult man to get emotional, your song and video get me all emotional every time I see and listen to your video....
CongratZ G!
still bumping this tune as we head into 2024! Thanks for your music and your message!
GREAT WORK DAKOTA BEAR !!! FiiRE !!!
SKYLERMUSIC53 you too G!
Such a sacred anthem for OUR People!
Indigenous lives matter proud native love all my natives ❤
This is Heavy and very well done. Great work Dakota and Mr Leaf.
The ancestors resonates through his soul. This is forever inbeded in my soul. Dakota bear blue thunder is the best of all time's a'ho
Powerful Anthem ! Dope Artistry ! lyrics are on point and fire ! nicely executed.
Indicannada Respect!
This is a beautiful song on so many levels. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I will always stand bye you! because that's who I am this song I listen tomorr then a few times a day on repeat! real life ❤❤❤ respect brother
Heard you on Reclaimed on CBC music around 755pm today. Can't believe you have less than 3k subs. Subscribed on YT music where you only had 8. Love the song man.
Wow this is beautiful i agree he should have a mill subs
You’ll hear us off in the distance, we are the kids that you dismissed!
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You are a true inspiration brother. Keep shining.
🔋🔋🔋🔋
Amazing work brotha , I’m proud to see how far you come on your own
Times 2 Salute respect brother ✊🏾✊🏾
Awesome for my Native star ⭐ too rise up 👆... ML&R
FROM THE BLOODTRIBE KAINAI☆
Most slept on Indigenous artist
Thank you 🙏🏽❤️✊🏽❤️
Timberly Faye thank you for listening ✊🏾🔥
This is SUCH a powerful anthem!!! Thank you for inspiring positive change through music. This is exactly what the world needs right now.
Jane Puchniak thank you for all of your support!! ✊🏾🙏🏾
Beautiful message brother keep preaching the truth.
Thank you 💚
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The valleys and the deserts are here
🔥🔥🔥🔥🦅
Dakota Bear, please keep up the Truth in ur messages!!! 🙏❤️🙏
Much respect 🙏🏻
Appreciate u 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Straight Up!!!
My son's name is Dakota and he's known as Standing Bear with our elders, starting with Bear and changing as ageing, Dakota means top Ally, Friend who is #1 that you call on . I had him in foster care after i was assaulted sexually and my foster parents cut off ties with my tribe and would rag on me for my Hispanic heritage and made the rule i couldn't name my baby any Hispanic name, so i said it's cool to name babies after states, new age like, she bought it, so every time i yelled " i need Dakota!" I was declaring i needed my #1 Ally and all infront of their face. I want him to be a friend to all Nations. This Dakota here is a friend to all our ppl obviously, as well
Was that a pic of princess white feather in the beginning. If so that is my great great great grandma 🥰. Lakota Sioux standing proudly
I'm from the first nations proud apache n mohawk n yaqui ❤️ 💯 I love all my natives 💯🪶 from the rez to the city to the pueblos❤ unity ❤️ we need to all unite n force this yt supremacy out were done with this evil government
Most beautiful song. so powerful.
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My Good Morning wake up Anthem! Every day I play this video Thank YOU!!
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SHMURDA- X2S collab soon 🙏🏾
Always down to work with you my G 💯
Love 🍓
This song has been on repeat basically for a week straight
❤❤❤❤hits may heart 🥺🙏🏿
Ésto es talento urbano ✊♥️ genio total muy buena lírica hermano saludos cordiales desde argentina 🇦🇷 🇯🇲 ✊ que viva la música
Dakota bear thanks so much for singing that song with Mattmac!
Hes honest good father partner to his girl good leader youth good people respect Eastside Warriors east hastings
💯✊🏻 warrior 🤎🧡❤️🧡❤️🤎
Dope hes got the heart and beats hes real a brother and friend a warrior leader folliw his words his actions respect Eastside Warriors
So blezzed by this anthem!
☝🏾🔥🔥🔥🅱️🔥🔥🔥🔥
I’m Inspired and I want to stand and fight and I will do my part here In Saskatchewan
Respect
love it bear! i was there that day. sweet video. :)
Kris Krüg thank you for the support 🙏🏾
Amazing song bro. You deserve so much more.
amazing !! stay strong!
OFA-OutDoorBrwn 🙏🏾 thank you
:)this makes me happy (hes my teachers son in law)
💛🥰
Make us proud.
🦻I'm here✊️
This will get to a milly views I just need some time, been on repeat non stop my guy 🔥🔥🔥
The best artists always have the least amount of subscibers it's a shame but I ain't surprised the chattel their clearly insane.
Straight from the heart!
Skills
I support my native brothers hiy hiy ✊🏽😎
dope
Zuurthツ thx fammm
Love this Song
great vibe this song is rollin on
1:22 is best part
This should have already low key blow up
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💘💘💘💘
No competing we on the same team .... Aaron Benjamin murdered. When did your bro lose his life.. remember we as the people are winning ... the fight goes and our brothers are here people may never understand.. i am a freedom warrior since birth.
Why would anybody press the dislike button on this?
chills
Idle No More 2022!
this was good
Yes we are the kids you have dismissed all grown up & pissed off!!
i edged to this
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❤❤❤❤oki
What’s the meaning behind this song?
What’s the behind this song
What’s the meaning behind this song
We need you Drezus, Supaman and SNRK on a track
they made us watch this in my University Seminar :)
hi its me a dude from bella bella i remember you played a song at bella bella i was in grade 4 just wonted to say hi
I love your music, and the work that you and your life partner do. I am Mi'Kmaq from Nova Scotia. I am starting an Indigenous Coaching business, based around forgiveness. I want to hold talks, ceremonies, and workshops. I have been given the gift of Spiritual Sight by Creator, and I want to incorporate my Spirit Guide communication within my program. I was just wondering if you or your life partner have any words of wisdom for me? I respect your opinions, and words. Katie Rose
Hes the true leader we should follow his heartbeat is for the people The Resistance Campaign is real warrior up with Dakota Bear aho
woke
i fucking love this man
Maybe if you edited Greta thunberg out of your videos, you do much better because you're very talented in this video, and the message is amazing. Greta thunberg is not what she claims to be
DECOLONIZE!
North west south east go north Sacramento California apostolic devil and the god Jesus Christ name amen
Hoka !