"I'm an artist. Sound, words, film are my canvas.

There is a saying that says something like, artists use lies to paint the truth, while politicians use truths to paint lies. I think there is a lot of truth to that.

Also there is another quote by Louis Riel, "My people will sleep for one hundred years, but when they awake, it will be the artists who give them their spirit back." He spoke these words a little over 100 years ago and I feel we are in that time now. Artists have a unique role in this time. Not more important than other roles, just unique. I believe this is because of the place modern people are placing their attention… entertainment. Artists, like activists, spiritual leaders, and common people all have a role to play now, and we need to work together.

I am Indigenous.... Mexican, Lakota, European and am a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. I'm a human being with an important purpose, and so are you. We all are.

You are powerful if you choose to live from that place of love and courage that exists in your spirit. It is not a place of fear. I hope to do my part, to heal so that I don’t carry fear, and work with others that wish to do the same. When we make choices in love and with courage; when we choose to use our unique strengths and skills to help others; we become medicine for others and ourselves.

When those of us who choose to walk that path come together we become a powerful force for change.

Nothing truly great is done alone. I love you all. Stay strong."

Prolific is an Indigenous Hip Hop and film artist currently based out of Rapid City, SD. He was recently active in the NoDAPL Indigenous resistance movement at Standing Rock, ND and that is where much of direction manifested. While there he recorded a music video "Black Snakes" that went viral on Facebook and YouTube..

For filming at Standing Rock, Morton County Sheriffs office attempted to put him in prison for 7 years. With help, he was acquitted in court and is now free working on more music.