Victoria singer Sachika had plenty to be grateful for last Thanksgiving, the next day however, she was sure she was about to die.

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The car was obliterated but Sachika and Cookson suffered no serious injuries.

After a trip to the hospital, she went directly to the recording studio and sang for four hours.

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She decided to take her ICBC settlement, and a leap of faith and head to MontrealB次元官网网址檚 Piccolo studio to record her single Not Gunna Play.

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Prior to the crash, Sachika, 32, was close to giving up on her dream. Her last CD was recorded nine years ago and B次元官网网址減aying the billsB次元官网网址� left her little time to concentrate on singing.

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Director Michael Worth, who produced the music video for Cole GrifterB次元官网网址檚 Habit, convinced her to make a video to go along with her single.

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Worth partnered with local artist/body painter Kristin Grant and choreographer Jessica Hickman to set the scene.

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The video is a stylish and avant-garde period piece. Cinevic, the artist-run cooperative, also loaned its support to the project.

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Many Canadian College of Performing Arts students provided assistance as extras during the shoot, and set materials were provided by the Belfry Theatre.

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So far, she is enthusiastic about the results and with the addition of editor Denver Jackson, she is sure it will be a success. B次元官网网址淔or me itB次元官网网址檚 an empowerment song,B次元官网网址� she said.