Idols & Role Models Series (Free Downloads)
Shouts to the homies over at aFam for putting together these two monsters. This first joint features Focus & Kida over this soulful, yet powerful production. The remix, or “Second Perspective” features HOJ artists, Rapper Big Pooh & Chaundon. Both of these joints are equally as potent, and will keep you looking more from this quartet of artists. So download both of these joints for FREE here….now!
Rapper Big Pooh – Fat Boy Fresh Vol.1 Mix (Free Mixtape)
Humongous shoutout to Rapper Big Pooh & the rest of the HOJ family on the release of Fat Boy Fresh Vol.1 Mix. This joint is a prelude to the album, which drops early next month. Just quick glance at the tracklisting, guest features, and producers on this project virtually certifies it as a classic offering from the former Little Brother member. On top of that, this joint is hosted by the world famous, Statik Selektah, and mixed by Justus League DJ, DJ Flash, So make sure you support the official release when it drops in April, but until then you can download this joint for FREE here…
Cover artwork done by BIG HOP, son…
Alternate Designs for the Value Menu Tour
When Dho initially hit me up about doing the flyer, we talked about a couple different ideas. His suggestion, which ended up being used, was the idea to replicate a McDonald’s menu. At first, I wanted to make an old school-looking drive thru menu, but I nixed that idea after not finding the appropriate imagery. But after creating Dho’s idea, I put together the paper bag joints. These were supposed to look like the McDonald’s to-go bags like the ones below…
Even though they didn’t pick either one of these, I thought they turned out dope & I really wanted to share them with the world. Most of the time, I save designs that don’t get picked, because they can easily be used again by changing the text or picture, but for some reason, I don’t see myself doing a lot of McDonalds-inspired flyers in the future. & if I do, I guess it’s back to the drawing board…
If you are on the west coast, make sure you check out one of these shows. They are guaranteed to be bonkers…
Rapper Big Pooh + Tanya Morgan + HOJ West Coast Tour
Check out some of the newest artwork I created. It’s the artwork for the Value Menu Tour featuring Tanya Morgan, Rapper Big Pooh, Young Americans(Pooh & Roc-C) & HOJ. It’s gonna be a crazy tour, so check the dates to see if they are headed your way. Here’s more info:
Vanguards of indie hip-hop, Tanya Morgan and Little Brother’s Rapper Big Pooh, are kicking off 2011 with The Value Menu Tour, serving up a 10-city run of concerts on the West Coast, starting in Seattle, WA at Habana Sodo on January 20th and ending in Los Angeles, CA at On the Rox on January 30th. The two artists have also recently been in the studio together and a collaboration is expected to leak soon. Check out all the tour dates below, more info available at TanyaMorgan.net.
Jan 20 – Seattle, WA @ Habana Sodo
Jan 21 – Portland, OR @ Backspace w/ Freeway & Jake1 (GET TICKETS)
Jan 22 – Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo (GET TICKETS)
Jan 23 – Bend, OR @ Mad Happy Lounge (FREE)
Jan 25 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley (GET TICKETS)
Jan 26 – San Francisco, CA @ 330 Ritch (GET TICKETS)
Jan 27 – Sacramento, CA @ Blue Lamp (GET TICKETS)
Jan 28 – Santa Ana, CA @ Malone’s (GET TICKETS)
Jan 29 – Phoenix, AZ @ Chaser’s (GET TICKETS)
Jan 30 – Los Angeles, CA @ On the Rox (GET TICKETS)
Ed E. Ruger – “Crush Careers” feat. Kaze & Chaundon
Here goes the first leak off of Ed E. Ruger’s upcoming project, Ziplocked & Loaded. “Crush Careers” features Ruger alongside of two of North Cack’s biggest stars, Kaze(SRC/Universal) & Chaundon(HOJ). I got the opportunity to put together the artwork for this project so check back, cuz I will post the full thing when it drops. For now, listen to “Crush Careers” here…
Jozeemo Smacks Internet Thug, Then Explains Why
The first time I caught the Jozeemo video on WSHH, it didn’t surprise me much, honestly. That dude is Durham, through & thru, so to see him smack some cat up seemed pretty customary. But after watching it cross 600k views, I realized that Jozee really is an internet sensation with this joint. Check out this video, filmed by the homie Kaze, highlighting the beatdown, it’s history, and what kinda new music Jozeemo has coming out soon…
Kida – Alliance feat. Chaundon, Sha Stimuli, Rapper Big Pooh, & Joe Scudda
Make sure you check out this banger right here. Focus & Kida came thru with yet another dope ass track, and this time they brought Sha Stimuli & HOJ with them. If you aren’t vibing with this joint, then something is wrong with ya eardrums. What is especially special about this jawn is I was there to see & hear it get recorded. So make sure you download this joint for FREE here…
Rapper Big Pooh – Zone Out (Free Download)
Shoutout to Rapper Big Pooh, who fresh off the boat from his long overdue honeymoon, releases the first leak, ” Zone Out,” produced by D.R., from his upcoming mixtape Fat Boy Fresh Vol.1, mixed by DJ Flash & hosted by Statik Selektah. This is prolly my favorite joint I have heard from Pooh over the last month or so, and it’s got me amped up for the new mixtape. On top of that, I was fortunate enough to provide the artwork for this single. Make sure you download it for FREE here…
J Pinder – Upside Down (Video)
Seattle native & Atlanta transplant has dropped this heater from his upcoming project, Code Red 2.0. The video is super dope, so make sure you check it out. I got to cut it up with Pinder at the A3C Fest this past October, as he recently secured a distribution deal with HOJ. I also got to put together the cover for his new project, will be released soon. Stay tuned for that…
So Motivational Tour (HOJ + Tanya Morgan)
Shoutout to the homies HOJ & Tanya Morgan for their So Motivational Tour that they currently are on. I had a last minute chance to roll with them, but it didn’t work out. I might still try to sneak up to NY next week to link up with them though. If you are in the cities that they are performing at, make sure you hit them up. Flyer by me…
Wednesday, December 1st – Philadelphia, PA @ Blockley Playhouse
Thursday, December 2nd – Pittsburgh, PA @ Shadow Lounge
Friday, December 3rd – Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
Saturday, December 4th – Rochester, NY @ Venu
Wednesday, December 8th – Brooklyn, NY @ Public Assembly
Friday, December 10th – Boston, MA @ Church
HOJ on Rap Is Out of Control
Last time HOJ was in New York, they hit up Torae’s radio show. Here is a video from what went down…
Chaundon – “Elm Street” (Free Download)
Check out this new joint from Reservoir Dogs. Chaundon is at it again. Get the download for free right here. Artwork by Big Hop…
Jozeemo – “72 Bars” (Free Download)
Here goes a new joint off of Reservoir Dogs 2 from Jozeemo. This cat is a beast. Get the free download here. Single cover by yours truly…
Rapper Big Pooh – “My Dissertation” (Free Download)
Big Pooh rocking over a Kanye Beat. Download it here. Artwork by me…
Joe Scudda – “Kelly In My Camaro” (Free DL)
HOJ released joints by Scudda, Pooh, Chaundon, & Jozeemo last week. I designed all of the artwork for it. This one was probably my favorite cover. Pick up the free song here.
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