Issa Scotian Ting’

Issa Scotian Ting is brought to you by Pineapple Express Media in collaboration with Keke Beatz Films & Izreal Media Arts. 

Issa Scotian Ting is a (6) episode docu-series that explores the Evolution of hip-hop sound, community & culture through the African Nova Scotian experience. Highlighting the legacy of (6) hip hop historians and over (50) hip hop artists from the communities of North End Dartmouth (Darkside), Beechville (Illville), North End Halifax (Squaretown aka Squizzy) & The Preston Township (North & East Preston). 

This docuseries highlights a very large community of historically connected Hip Hop artists who will walk us through the very important, untold history of Black Loyalists in so-called "Canada".

Issa Scotian Ting' is set to release in 2024. 

This project is made possible through the Digital Now Grant from the Canada Council For The Arts & the support of the Centre For Art Tapes.  For more information on the documentary and to book a special community screening, get in touch with Pineapple Express Media.