(August 11, 2017) – Native American recording artist, producer and activist, David Strickland shares new single “Armed & Dangerous” featuring EPMD and Saukrates from his upcoming debut album Spirit of Hip Hop. Premiered today on Mass Appeal, “Armed & Dangerous” is a menacing summer anthem that’s led by stellar bars from Erick Sermon and Parrish of EPMD and Saukrates.
David Strickland previously released singles “Rez Life” and “Window” on July 1st. “Rez Life” features six of Canada’s best Indigenous rappers and producers outlining their experiences growing up on the reservation and what it’s like for Native youth in today’s world. It was strategically released on Canada’s 150th Anniversary in protest of the country’s treatment of its Indigenous population, serving as a reminder of the many broken treaties and promises to the Indigenous people throughout history.
“‘Armed & Dangerous’ is special to me not only because of my past work with Erick Sermon, PMD, Def Squad & Saukrates but because of both Saukrates and I came up listening to and loving EPMD. To have these legends represent for me on ‘Spirit Of Hip Hop’ has deep meaning. This song is powerful and represents where I am in life right now; I’ve shed the past throughout my journey and now I’m Armed & Dangerous with the tools the Creator has blessed me with.” – David Strickland
