You may not have seen rapper and writer Sean Jordan (AKA WordBurglar) around much lately, since he’s splitting his time between Hali and Toronto. But Jordan’s latest video illustrates his love for home.
Filmed over the course of a year, the music video captures Halifax’s most iconic corners through all kinds of weather. It’s a tribute anyone can appreciate.
“Whether or not you’re from Halifax, the song is about the appreciation of where you’re from and the elements that set you on your path. I consider myself very lucky to have grown up in the city and just wanted to rhyme the stuff I like about it,” says Jordan.
“Channel Halifax” is the first video single (directed by Caley MacLellan) from Jordan’s fifth album, Rapplicable Skills. Catch WordBurglar this Saturday at The Seahorse at 8pm, where he’ll kick off the album with special guests DJs Jorun Bombay and Uncle Fester.
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This article appears in Sep 29 – Oct 5, 2016.
Amazing person….amazing talent!!! 🙂
I had one of his albums on my xbox 360 years ago, but it was ok because he even said in one of his songs that he was just happy if I put him on my xbox lol definitely one of my favorite halifax artists.
“I’m word burglar. I burgle words. I take them to my home and I own them. I’ve got receipts and shit.”
Great song … not because I’m from hrm …. but like the beat…. was catchy… kinda old school …. had A lot to it and did not need to swear and cuss to make the song …. sounded intelligent… first time ever heard of the guy but am going to look for more of his work …
Love our home grown talent. Exciting video!
Well done Sean! This video is enough to make any transplanted Haligonian want to move back home. Thanks!
Well done Sean! I enjoyed this video very much. It’s enough to make any transplanted Haligonian long to move back home.