Haviah Mighty – Smoke ft. Clairmont The Second (Music Video)
Polaris Music Prize winning artist Haviah Mighty released her acclaimed album 13th Floor back in May 2019. From the powerful hip-hop release is the new music video for “Smoke” featuring JUNO-nominated rapper Clairmont The Second.
Mighty’s gritty delivery combined with the captivating production builds the foundation for the song’s heavier message:
“’Smoke’ manifested from the underdog experience. As a female in Hip-Hop, and as a black female in Canada, it often feels like I’m fighting the stereotypes and history that precedes me – fighting the ignorance – fighting the negativity – to be recognized as regular, as equal, and be given a fair chance in all facets. None of these preconceived ideas match what I feel within me, but I still remind myself of not only societal stigmas, but other people’s stigmas, and how that shapes their perception of me. How the hardships that blacks sometimes face, shapes others’ perceptions of us. And how, despite all the noise and ignorance, there is no one who can truly identify the ‘shape’ of you, but you. This song is to empower those in their self-affirming thoughts, and in the moments of necessarily reminding ourselves of our greatness. In this day in age, where we talk about ‘drama’ as smoke, I approach it from the opposing angle – let’s avoid that. Let’s just live, and be.”
The song’s unwavering energy is matched with the video’s eye-catching . black and white aesthetic. Directed by Jon Riera (DVSN, Tribe Called Red, Jazz Cartier) and produced by VR specialists Combo Bravo, “Smoke” highlights Haviah Mighty’s swagger and passion.
Watch the video below, and catch Haviah Mighty on a handful of upcoming tour dates (dates below).
Tour dates:
| February 20 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY February 21 – Le Belmont – Montreal QC February 24 – Noise Pop Festival – The New Parish – Oakland, CA March 1 – Capital Ballroom – Victoria, BC March 4 – The Basement – Los Angeles, CA March 6 – Sheridan College Davis Campus (students only) – Brampton, ON March 11 – Boiler Room x AXE Music @ Fortune Sound Club – Vancouver, BC March 13-22 – SXSW – Austin, TX June 21 – Skeleton Park Arts Festival – Kingston, ON July 31 – Osheaga Music and Arts Festival – Montreal, QC |
