"Ista"

Bazille's contribution to the "Articles of a Treaty" exhibit, put together by Native CAIRNS, which showcases various artists of different mediums as they reflect on various articles to the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty. This song, entitled "Ista" is Bazille's reflection of Article VI, "Certificates and Patents".

"Ordinance 6303"

Back in March, 2019, Rapid City, SD was undergoing debate regarding the passing of Ordinance 6303, inspired by comments made by Natalie Stites-Means on the matter upon learning of the news (sampled in this song), Bazille created this in support and to raise awareness on the issue, Rapid City's targeting of Indigenous peoples.

"Rushmore"

"Rushmore" is a small-tribute song made for protestors present at the 2020 4th of July campaign event/celebration in Paha Sapa. While viewing the action online, Bazille created this piece. Read/hear more about the action in this article on NPR-SDPB by Lee Strubinger, heard on All Things Considered.

"Heartbeat"

Originally released on Bazille's 2015 51-track album, entitled "Sake", "Heartbeat" is the tale of his plight through college. Far away from home, Bazille depicts his journey in Philadelphia while life continues to go on back home on the rez in South Dakota. Pushing through trauma in the process of earning his degree, Bazille paints the picture in hopes that it will speak to others on a similar path. Music video filmed, directed, edited by Justin DeLeon.

"Native Rapper"

In 2018, a funny take on "Native rappers" was being shared across social media (sampled in the song), inspiring this unreleased song and music video based further on the concept.



"Just Us"

After Caucasian fans at a South Dakota hockey game poured beer and chanted racial slurs on Lakota children and were only charged with a small misdemeanor, Bazille created this song as reflection in 2015. Learn more about the incident and repercussions (or lack thereof) here.