Valerie Wiebe and JUSTDAVEthe 1 are excited to announce the release of their three song EP, "Rehumanizing" on May 21st, 2024 wherever you stream music!
“Rehumanizing,” the new mother/son EP collaboration from singer-songwriter Valerie Wiebe and Hip Hop artist JUSTDAVEthe1, takes a hard look at how our current societal attitudes often dehumanize people, and offers up some insight into how we, as a human species, might turn that around.
The first track “Ashes”, a sorrowful lament for the people of Palestine, explores how often we fail to live up to our best human potential when we ignore the cries of suffering around us, and makes a commitment to do better.
“Be Human”, with a driving beat and layered vocals, serves as a heartfelt plea for empathy and understanding in a world that often lacks it.
The EP concludes with "Close Your Eyes," exploring how our biases can colour our perspectives of others, and is a poignant reflection on combatting prejudices in order to reclaim our humanity.
Through thoughtful lyrics and emotive melodies, "Rehumanizing" invites listeners to consider the ways in which we can combat dehumanization and foster a more compassionate society.
We would like to recognize the beat producers: JustDan for "Ashes", Autra Martin for "Be Human", and eeryskies for "Close Your Eyes". We would also like to shoutout Jomei Newkirk (Emperor Jomei) who recorded, mixed, and mastered the EP with Prima Lux Productions, as well as Valerie Wiebe's Business Management group, WieManage Creative Asset Management, and JUSTDAVEthe1's Manager, Marc Blain.
