Snotty Nose Rez Kids reclaims the narrative

Snotty Nose Rez Kids

The Average Savage

Independent

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Statements that begin with “I’m not racist, but…” never end well, but they’re the perfect fodder for Snotty Nose Rez Kids albums. Such quotes — along with Bugs Bunny singing “Ten Little Indians” — are peppered throughout the Vancouver duo’s sophomore record. Their aim is the reclamation of harmful language and the exposing of stereotypes, and they’re not pulling any punches in the process; there’s a track here named “KKKanada.” The rapping takes centre stage — over minimal but slick beats — and they rarely waver from their message, so be prepared for 17 tracks of heavy-handed but necessary shaming