Biography

Stella Standingbear, a talented musician from Salt Lake City, UT, has found her home on the Pine Ridge Reservation. With her unique blend of melodic alt-rap, Stella's music carries an uplifting and empowering message that resonates with listeners. In November 2022, Stella burst onto the scene, making waves as a Native American superstar. Her debut single, "Home Runs," live on Fox13 News Utah, instantly captured the attention of the TikTok community. On March 23rd, 2023, Stella made a triumphant return to Fox13 News Utah, this time sharing her debut EP, titled "Still Standing." In this highly personal project, uses her music as a platform for healing and empowerment. She has performed at renowned venues, arenas, packed-out shows, sharing the stage with respected artists such as KirkoBangz, Futuristic, and more. All of this success has been achieved in less than six months, showcasing Stella's unwavering commitment and promising future in the music industry. Adding to her list of accomplishments, Stella has received three nominations for this year's 2023 Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards, recognizing her outstanding contributions as a Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, for Music Video of the Year, and for Collaboration of the Year. Additionally, her song "Home Runs" has reached the top 10 on the NCI FM Indigenous Music Countdown hosted by SiriusXM. Stella Standingbear's journey is marked by her resilience, passion, and ability to connect with audiences through her heartfelt music.