![]() Lopes laments being in love with a girl who has been taken by another man, while simultaneously laughing about his desire just not to be alone. Like the millions of other people who watched that video, I was hooked. The song was called “Peach Scone”, and happens to be the song Lopes sang for the video contest. With a line of praise that probably went something like, “I literally can’t stop listening to this song.” I was convinced (or just had nothing else to do) and heeded her recommendation. On one of my many wasteful scrolling sprees, I swiped to see a screenshot she had posted of her Spotify. At some point in my history on Instagram, I followed her for a reason that remains a mystery to me. ![]() Much like you reading this, I do not know Clara. The person that started it all is Clara Brown. For each song I discuss, the person and experience I associate it with tell the story of my discovery, obsession and disconnect with his music. My experience with Lopes’ music is actually quite systematic. Song: “Peach Scone” – Person: Clara Brown ![]() So what’s the problem? If he’s so well liked, why shouldn’t I recommend him to you? Well dear reader, keep doing what you do best (reading, that is). Though he didn’t win the contest, the video he submitted currently sits at nearly 21 million views on Youtube. He gained traction almost instantly through his raw and unapologetically jarring writing style. Lopes’ music went viral after he submitted a video to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2018. His original album (since dissolved), “Hobo Johnson’s 94 Corolla”, was conceived and named after his first home. Refusing complacency in his circumstances, Lopes turned to ambition and began to write, perform and produce his own music. When he was 19, Lopes’ father kicked him out of the house, forcing him into a job at a pizza restaurant and a homeless lifestyle. Though the rapper’s real name is Frank Lopes Jr., he chose to go by the stage name “Hobo Johnson” indicative to his rocky past. There are very few people in the music industry who have done what Hobo Johnson has done to the level he’s done it. What you choose to do from there isn’t up to me. There’s a thin line between endorsement and appreciation, and I’m aiming to focus on the latter. You can track Hobo Johnson tour dates, find out about presales and get ticket price alerts! Finding the cheapest tickets is quick and easy at Stereoboard - we search the major ticket agencies and resellers, to find you the cheapest prices, even if the event is sold out.If you’ve ever read a Music Monday piece before, you’ll probably notice that this one is a little different because I’m not going to persuade you to listen to an artist that I like. Catch them live by checking out the tour dates and ticket information below on Stereoboard. Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers have cancelled their 2022 tour of the UK and Ireland. He put out two LPs in 2021: 'The Revenge of Hobo Johnson' and 'Hobo Johnson Alienates His Fanbase'. He followed it up with 'The Rise of Hobo Johnson' the next year and 'The Fall of Hobo Johnson' in 2019. ![]() His debut album, 'Hobo Johnsons 94 Corolla', arrived in 2015. He came up with the stage name "Homeless Johnson", but soon changed it to “Hobo Johnson“ while living in his car, basing his music on his experiences. Hobo Johnson, real name Frank Lopes, is a vocalist and rapper from Sacramento that fronts the band Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers.Īfter being kicked out of his house as a teenager, Lopes was forced to live in his car, and his homelessness inspired him to start writing music.
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