Dutch Rebelle: This Is Bigger Than Me — And the City Deserves It
What does it feel like to watch your city finally shine the spotlight on its homegrown artists? If you’re Dutch Rebelle, it feels like a win for everyone who’s been grinding for years — and it’s only the beginning.
“When Mayor Wu tapped me to be part of the City of Boston Mixtape, I was like… wow. This is the third volume — I remember the first one dropping and just thinking, this is what we’ve needed. For me to be on it, and not just once but a few times? That’s major. It’s recognition for all the work we’ve put in.”
Dutch has always seen her music as bigger than just herself. From domino nights with her Dominican-Haitian family to freestyling at Penn State, she’s been carrying her culture, her stories, and her city on her back — and now, that hustle’s bearing new fruit.
Speaking of fruit, have you heard about her latest strain drop? If you haven’t, you’re late to the flight.
“CannaLive Genetics and I just launched this collaborative strain, and it feels organic — literally,” Dutch laughs. “Todd and Marco are like family. We’ve toured together, done events together. And they’re about the culture, the real cultivation side. I’ve been in there clipping flower, defoliating — it’s not just my name on a bag. I want people to know I’m your resident flight attendant. I got you on this ride.”
Dutch knows the cannabis industry is notorious for using the culture while forgetting the creators. Her goal? Flip that narrative.
“A lot of people want the vibe, but they skip the people who make it. Artists, creatives — we’re the reason this culture exists. This collab is about changing that. Giving artists real ownership, real residual income. I want people to feel educated, too — but not in a preachy way. Just aware.”
Between the mixtape and her new strain, Dutch is busy planting seeds for Boston’s music and cannabis scenes — and she wants the next generation to feel it’s possible, too.
“I always say, I’m just blessed — things line up how they’re supposed to. But it’s bigger than me. It’s about the city seeing what’s possible, about our kids seeing what’s possible. Boston deserves that.”
So the next time you light up, think of Dutch, Boston’s own flight attendant, making sure we all take off together.
