Биография

“Changing Lives Around The Nation is a powerful statement. It is also the acronym C.L.A.N. is based around. YNG Native and partner, Grizzly Brown, are who spearhead the company. This would soon become the brand that would teach you about indigenous rap. Inspiration stems from early 90s and 2000s hip hop such as TI, Boosie, Too Short, DJ Quik, and 2Pac for YNG Native and acts such as Run DMC, Dr. Dre, and Notorious BIG for Grizzly Brown. You can definitely hear the witty bars and elusive metaphors over those strong 808s that are attached with the south.Founded in 2016, after Brown advised Native to shift some of his hustle to music, C.L.A.N. began working on a new subgenre, indigenous rap. Making sure the world knew to be proud of where they came from. From YNG Native being in the streets and Grizzly Brown making a transition from a military academy, it’s amazing to hear how much knowledge that can cover in their songs. What makes C.L.A.N. important to the culture is their willingness to educate while rapping over heavy 808s. Each song is made with pride and passion and you can tell from the intro. What also makes them stand out from the pack is their familiarity with their family history. YNG Native proudly represents the Tsimshian and Haida Tribes from Metlakatla, AK and Hydaburg, AK while Grizzly Brown is proudly representing the Tlingit tribe from Yakutat, AK.” - Mason Taylor