"We should all have the hunger for the truth Matre has." - 2 Dope Boyz "A breath of fresh air." - Smoking Section In a culture that constantly pushes away the things we fear, the “Courage” EP suggests we should face them. “Call Water”, the project’s opening track, captures this idea with the image of a snake rising from underneath dancing feet – an invitation to “dance” with what we fear, and let it transform us. “This is the medicine”, says L.A. based MC, Matre. “Courage means loving what’s true, more than what’s safe - and the doorway to change is in the things we’ve been running from.” Inspired by a series of international collaborations, “Courage” brings together artists from around the globe. This world-class crew cooks up a unique fusion of head-knocking hip hop and funky world rhythms - a tasty backdrop for Matre’s poignant, topical lyrics. With themes ranging from racial justice and alternative currencies, to inner growth and technology addiction, “Courage” pushes boundaries - musically, lyrically, culturally – an inspiring new sound and a thought provoking call to action. Features: • Awol One (Shape Shifters) • Tony Award winning singer and Def Jam poet, Mayda Del Valle • Multi-platinum Finnish rapper Paleface • British-Jamaican reggae artist Earl 16 • Tanzanian singer Ashimba