Hobo Johnson
Hobo Johnson plays what he describes as a kind of "Sad Boi Hip Hop", which is an accurate descriptor. From his slam-poet-rapped vocals, emo influences, hip-hop production, minimal and ambient instrumentation, overly dramatic themes, and bluntly honest ly
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Don't Miss Rising Star Hobo Johnson on His Upcoming Tour
Alternative hip-hop artist Hobo Johnson began performing music at the young age of 15. Since then, he has enlisted the help of his band titled 'The Lovemakers' and released five studio albums, with the fifth 'Hobo Johnson Alienates His Fanbase' being released in 2021. Johnson has received four Sacramento Area Music Awards including Artist of the Year, Best Hip-Hop/Rap, Best Emcee and Best New Artist.
Johnson's latest album has been described as "a mixed bag of broken hearts, bizarre tales and awkwardly relatable moments" by NME and an "odd combination of emo, indie rock and sad-boy trap-rap" by Riff Magazine.
On select dates, Californian rock band Mom Jeans will be joining as an opening act.
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1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Tim Crosby
Hobo Goes All In
Hobo Johnson’s performance presented an angst-y preacher/psychologist who delivered auto-fiction slam-punk poetry with a humorous touch of emotional sadness. His frustration and anger at our broken leaks out through Shakespearean lyrics. He was a likable performer, crossing boundaries with rebellion but no physical hostility or violence. The show was dappled in rainbow lights and blasts of confetti, water, and rose petals. I believe Frank Lopes Jr. wants it all, not just a dog, and he speaks for a generation who does too. It’s a typical story of the emotional pain that accompanied both risking for success and settling for safety. Hobo went all in for it. And we are richer for it!! ... Read more
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