13.4.09

Urban Warrior: Doug (AKA Plex) Bedard


Photo by Nicol Lishka


Ojibwe hip hop artist and radio host DJ Doug (Plex) Bedard of the Peguis First Nation, currently calls Toronto home. The Plex Show features hip hop and is on every Friday at 9 PM across Canada. His newest release Brainstorm is available today. He tells UNGS the ten things he can't live without.
1. My girl Jennifer Podemski
She offers encouragement in double doses. I feel ready for anything with her by my side. 

2. My Studio
I've had various studios over the years. One thing about my home studio is that nothing changes. I always hated having to re-adjust things after another engineer had been there.
3. Blu-Ray
I've been spoiled. It's hard to watch anything without the clarity that Blu Ray offers.
4. Jason Delaronde
The professional boxer who helped me climb out of the gutter and get my life on track.

5. New Leaf Entertainment
The indie label that connects myself, Leemai Lafontaine, Rellik and others.


"Teamwork makes the dream work." ~Mils

6. Mils
For the above mentioned quote.
7. Canadian Arts
I am honored to be a part of such a talented roster of artists. I feel the competitive nature of Canadian arts has helped develop my quality of sound.
8. My house is my favorite place
I like my privacy and it's easy for me to work from here.
9. Hoodies
I love my hoodies because...well, it's Canada. And I can hide in my hoodie.

10. Zaki Ibrahim's "Eclectica" (Episodes in Purple)
It's been the most consistent for me. I've been playing it on and off since I bought it almost a year ago.



Inspired by Toronto Life's 'City Survivor' pages, UNGS is selecting Indigenous individuals from all over who represent what it is to be a Native person living in today's modern world and how we decide to navigate it. 


See other Urban Warrior's here: 
Waawaate Fobister
Kitsuneh Star Moon
Tatanka Means 
Erika Archer 
Anthony Collins (aka Thosh) 
Lisa Charleyboy  
Brian Frejo
Sage Paul
Doug (AKA Plex) Bedard
Julie Lafreniere

4 comments:

  1. Is he related to Irene Bedard or is that just a popular last name?
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  2. Somehow I knew someone would ask that - no they just happen to have the same name.
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  3. Okay, got it. Hoodies are pretty great though.
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  4. I want to be interviewed as an urban warrior, i live in South Beach and opening my own boutique style gym soon and also work in my own promotions/marketing service... Iam potawatomi/chippewa the flyest native in Mia....haha.
    besos
    k'
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