Sly Da Supastar AKA SLY204

The son of an Eritrean father and Ojibwe mother from Skownin First Nations Reserve, Sly Skeetas formative years were marred by the intergenerational effect of the residential school system. He battled poverty and homelessness as a youth and rather than succumb to the pressures of that life he chose to channel it into his music. Hes an advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Children and performs yearly at the No Stone Unturned annual concert in Winnipeg. His song M.O.M.M.Y , which speaks to the tragic circumstances Indigenous women face was so impactful it was added to the archives of the Parliament of Canada. He is a voice for the voiceless. Hes an advocate for First Nations youth who are affected by poverty, teen suicide and many other socioeconomic issues. Sly Skeetas music, voice and songwriting have often drawn comparisons to Merkules, Winnipeg's Most and Swollen Members. During his 22 year career he has performed both domestically and abroad. The most notable milestones are two Cross Canada tours, an Australian tour, the Rotterdam Caribbean Festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the Fry Bread Festival in Los Angeles and auditioning for a Roc Nation A&R at the legendary Quad Studio in New York City. These opportunities provided Sly Skeeta with the valuable experience needed to forge ahead in his career. He has released 2 mixtapes, an EP and a full length album; The HeArtist. His latest single features Juno nominated artist and producer 2 Rude. Hes been interviewed by CBC, APTN, CTV and Energy 106 FM. He is currently working on 2 projects that will combine elements of Hip hop, Drum and Bass and Dancehall. His new project is slated release in the Fall of 2024. This is the most honest and transparent music he’s ever made. Its a true testament to his character and heritage.