Nanaimo hip hop artist dedicates his latest video to the uniqueness present in all who have seen hardships and have the compassion to know that we are all human
Vancouver Island hip hop artist Matt Dunae—aka SirReal—has released the official music video of a single from his upcoming mixtape; both are named Not Like Me. The song, as SirReal describes it, is a micro story, a “culmination of experiences and harsh realities brought to light.”
From the depths of early childhood addiction, to the long walk down struggle street, the story follows SirReal as a young man, caring for his mother, and bringing her back from an overdose on the brink of death. The video then shows the separation that occurred between two brothers as the family they had grown up in was torn apart.
‘Getting his mind right’
SirReal talks about the loss of both his father and brother to suicide and how it has actually helped him to “get his mind right.” The story continues with SirReal going on to do bigger and better things, showcasing the individual uniqueness of each of us. It culminates with the artist making it to the big stage only to realize that the only person he ever needed to depend upon was himself.
I just don’t rap to the sterotypes. That’s why my music is a bit different. You won’t hear me talk about guns or money or stuff that I don’t have, like driving a nice cars and stuff, I just keep it real. I don’t have to worry about conforming to those stereotypes. —SirReal interview with LenarBlog.com
SirReal is an original, hard-working and dedicated hip hop artist who has become one of Vancouver Island’s best. He was born in Comox, on Vancouver Island, and currently lives in Nanaimo. SirReal boldly laces his lyrics with the hard truths of reality and its consequences whether they be positive or negative and his musical style crosses all genres of music.
We speak with Matt Dunae (SirReal).
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“Not Like Me” by SirReal (official music video)—June 20, 2014
Local hip hop artist, SirReal, is making a difference in his community through his music and life story (Shaw TV)—April 24, 2014
