Representation and Community Building Through Music, Blockchain, and NFTs with Corey “Jayohcee” Jocko

In this episode of The Get Down, host Ritzy P sits down with Corey “Jayohcee” Jocko to discuss how he has utilized blockchain and NFTs to showcase his art and music, and how it has provided new opportunities for indigenous artists. Corey also highlights the significance of archiving Indigenous culture and land rights on the blockchain, as well as the potential for physical-digital hybrid experiences in the future... Also, Cleve Mesidor talks about butterscotch media’s focus on policy, not partisan politics.

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Corey Jocko, known as Jayohcee, is an artist, activist, and performer from Akwesasne/Turtle Island. He is a First Nations Mohawk Warrior who is also a hip-hop artist from the Akwesasne Mohawk Reserve which is straddled in between what is now the US and Canadian border. Naturally driven and motivated, Jayohcee created and headlined his “For The Love of Music Tour” Summer 2016 and did 'Wake Up the World Tour' early 2017 with his brothers after their time at Standing Rock.  Jayohcee has performed, presented workshops, and shared his story all throughout North America, leading to a family and fan base that expands globally. 

We discuss:

• How representation is crucial for marginalized communities in the web3 space.
• Archiving Indigenous culture and land rights on the blockchain is important for preserving history and identity.
• The potential for physical-digital hybrid experiences in the future, where physical artworks can be paired with digital NFTs.
• Policies should prioritize the well-being of people and the planet over monetary interests.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Representation and Community Building Through Music, Blockchain, and NFTs with Corey “Jayohcee” Jocko
• 3:38 The importance of inclusive policy making.
• 6:48 Jayohcee’s journey into hip hop and NFTs.
• 10:40 Building a sense of community by sharing your art.
• 13:06 Blockchain and the music industry.
• 17:15 Creating spaces and opportunities for indigenous creators in web3.
• 19:59 The early days of crypto, blockchain, and NFTs from an artist’s perspective.
• 22:52 Using blockchain for Indigenous land rights and archiving cultural heritage.
• 27:34 The importance of taking back cultural ownership and legacy, using art as a means to do so.