First Play Live: Haviah Mighty, 13th Floor

Haviah Mighty, best known for her work with hip-hop group the Sorority, is an established rapper who's been recording, producing and rapping since she was a teenager. 13th Floor is her solo debut album, on which she is the co-executive producer alongside A Tribe Called Red's 2oolman. The album features collaborations with Sean Leon, Clairmont the Second and Haviah's sister, Omega Mighty.

13th Floor's laser-sharp focus is on marginalization, and the additional offence inflicted by the negation of that marginalization. "You didn't go through that, it wasn't that difficult; you're in Canada, you don't experience racism," Haviah says she's used to being told. Western society's removal of the number 13 and the 13th floor — for reasons we accept but often don't really think about — is Haviah's metaphor for her marginalized experiences.

Watch below as Haviah owns the stage and passionately performs during her album release at the Drake Underground in Toronto. She is joined onstage for a couple songs by Clairmont the Second and Omega Mighty.

Haviah Mighty | In Women Colour | First Play Live

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Haviah Mighty performs 'In Women Colour' for CBC Music's First Play Live.

Haviah Mighty | Waves | First Play Live

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Haviah Mighty performs 'Waves' for CBC Music's First Play Live.

Haviah Mighty | Wishy Washy feat. Omega Mighty | First Play Live

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Haviah Mighty performs 'Wishy Washy' featuring Omega Mighty, for CBC Music's First Play Live.

Haviah Mighty | Blame | First Play Live

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Duration 3:15

Haviah Mighty perform 'Blame' for CBC Music's First Play Live.

Haviah Mighty | Thirteen | First Play Live

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Haviah Mighty performs 'Thirteen' for CBC Music's First Play Live.

Haviah Mighty | You Don't Love Me | First Play Live

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Duration 4:07

Haviah Mighty performs 'You Don't Love Me' for CBC Music's First Play Live.

Haviah Mighty | Smoke feat. Clairmont the Second | First Play Live

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Duration 3:53

Haviah Mighty performs 'Smoke' featuring Clairmont the Second for CBC Music's First Play Live.

Haviah Mighty | Fugazi | First Play Live.

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Haviah Mighty performs 'Fugazi' for CBC Music's First Play Live.

Haviah Mighty | Squad | First Play Live

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Duration 3:43

Haviah Mighty performs 'Squad' for CBC Music's First Play Live.

Haviah Mighty | Oh My | First Play Live

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Duration 2:59

Haviah Mighty performs 'Oh My' for CBC Music's First Play Live.

Haviah Mighty | Ride | First Play Live

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Duration 3:04

Haviah Mighty performs 'Ride' for CBC Music's First Play Live.

Haviah Mighty | Bag Up | First Play Live.

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Duration 2:38

Haviah Mighty performs 'Bag Up' for CBC Music's First Play Live.

Haviah Mighty | Kiss It | First Play Live

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Duration 2:47

Haviah Mighty performs 'Kiss It' for CBC Music's First Play Live.

Haviah Mighty | Vamonos | First Play Live

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Duration 3:15

Haviah Mighty performs 'Vamonos' for CBC Music's First Play Live.