Hunnypot Live #460, a Pagan spring holiday.
Special/Sexy/Sleazy performed live music with Easter eggs of musical influences.
ibeshocker sprung into hip hop action (with guest vocals by Lauren and A-G Lexi's)
Kevvie3TM may have died in a motorcycle crash and resurrected himself a few days later to perform solid hip hop and rap for the masses. DEDUXION dropped tracks and hyped the traveled all the way from Modesto fans.
+ AFTERPARTY w. HOT TUB JOHNNIE
Photos & recap - Jeffrey Gray
We are special/sexy/sleazy, we live in Los Angeles, and we make loud, aggressive, feedback-drenched indie rock. Influenced by the heartfelt shrieks and squeals of bands like Modest Mouse and Pavement, the energetic guitar-powered pop of bands like Everclear and Third Eye Blind, the dense compositions and non-stop energy of bands like Bomb the Music Industry and Prince Daddy, and the guitar wizardry and showmanship of classic rock and hair metal, special/sexy/sleazy blend joy with sadness, introspection with exuberance, and invite you to have as much fun as you can stomach.
Led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Jake Medeiros, special/sexy/sleazy also includes Brie Goldsobel (vocals/keys), Brandon Ferguson (guitar/keys), Summer Wetmore (bass), Katie Wong (keys), and Joey D’Alfonso (drums). We just finished our debut self-titled record, special/sexy/sleazy. The record was produced by Ryan Pollie (Los Angeles Police Department, Ryan Pollie, Teddy Grossman), mixed by Chris Baglivo (Spirit of the Beehive, Mannequin Pussy, Hop Along), and mastered by Mark Chalecki (Tokyo Police Club, Islands, Joyce Manor). The album has not been released yet, but will be soon
Nevin Shoker, better by his stage name ibeshocker, is an Indian-American rising hip-hop artist, audio engineer, and songwriter originating from Modesto, California. Now based in West Hollywood, ibeshocker gives a refreshing taste and sound to hip-hop through his story-telling lyricism. Shocker’s journey through music began with his mother and the inspiration he drew from watching her sing. As he grew older, he found a hobby in writing poems which later developed into head-turning lyrics. Inspired by nostalgia and romance, ibeshocker delivers music that will transfix and transport listeners to different time periods in their lives, allowing them to reflect on their past, present, and future relationships.
Kevvie3TM is a recording artist/ song writer from Northern California, currently based out of West Hollywood. Since deciding to come out to Los Angeles he has started working on his debut album “S.P.L.I.T.” which will be announced in early 2022. He works with a independent musical collective of artists, producers, and engineers called “Open Studios”. This has led to more networking opportunities, meeting and collaborating with other creatives such as videographers, photographers etc.
In the course of 2021 Kevvie3TM has landed a song featured with rapper ibeshocker titled “Melrose Blues” in a full-length feature film Pride Jewel. He has recently been covered in the Voyager magazine here in LA and has his lyrics cited in Rap Genius. His main single out now is titled “Memories”. Memories has been play-listed on various Spotify lists and accumulated 30k views on YouTube. Kevvie3TM stated “Memories opened the door to many opportunities and has been a large reason I’m privileged to perform for places such as the HUNNYPOT LIVE at The Mint. I am focusing on performing and going on tour soon”. You can find him on any platform under the handle Kevvie3TM
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Hunnypot Live #459 was more serious than a big baby twitter shareholder.
Brian J. Miller hit the hot tub with his music supervision success story with the NFL and a wave of synth playlist.
It was a night of the return of the living dead ass sick live performances.
Indica lit up the stage again with his brand of hip-hop pop futurism.
Mystical Joyride took us back to higher consciousness beats for body moves.
J. Character and guests hit back with party rap and roll.
Hot Tub Johnnie filled in with new and classic sounds on the decks and everyone danced themselves dirty.
Brian J. Miller is a LA-based music supervisor with a piece of his heart in his native New York. Currently at the NFL Network, his resume boasts storied outlets such as Channel 1 News, Current TV and MTV. A lifelong pianist, during the pandemic, he took up electric bass, and he counts Bob Babbitt, Norwood Fisher and Este Haim among influences. He dreams of bringing back the wedding band, and is seeking co-conspirators.
In addition to music, he loves being a dad, puzzling for sport, hitting the Peloton and crushing breakfast tacos (in that order). Follow his weekly playlists on Spotify @oldschoolbrian.
In 2016 Indica debuted his single 'She So Crazy' on The FADER gaining underground recognition. Soon after he released his debut self titled project, Indica. Singles 'Kumbaya' and 'Ahead/ Level Up' display his relaxed, melodic flow patterns that are not limited to one genre, as he can cross into Latin Reggaeton flows effortlessly for example, his single 'Jugamos'.
Experimenting with sonics Indica released a second project RETROMODERN in 2019, a 1980's themed album produced by Andrew Luce; Inspired by Daft Punk and Tame Impala. Indica is currently independent.
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Mystical Joyride is the cosmic duo and genre-fluid Psychedelic World Pop band hailing from Los Angeles. This married couple Leah and Joel fly their musical spaceship in between the ratchet and the spiritual.
Their live sets are an energetic and immersive experience of meditation and straight up shaking that ass with electronics and live instrumentation as well guest vocalist, Bengali sensation, Arzeen Kamal. Get ready to dance and let your soul play as Mystical Joyride delivers a unique and unforgettable experience.
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Jordan Character a/k/a J. Character a global jet-setter, has traveled from the USA to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul Korea, Chengdu and other Asian cities. Mashing up all of his cultural and diverse relationships and experiences which comes through his music, Character has created his own lane as a Bilingual Artist, while majoring in International Studies/Chinese at Norwich Military Academy and graduating Magna Cum Laude with an excellence in Chinese language proficiency
At the age of 3 months, Jordan Character’s ears were being developed as he accompanied his mother, a singer, who carried him alongside her to band rehearsals, theater productions and creative writing classes. Character by the age of 8, was reading treble and bass clef together, while playing upright bass and trumpet.
Born in the colorful City of New Orleans, LA, Character was accustomed to seeing Marching Bands, hearing Gospel, Jazz, Hip-Hop and seeing Second-line Bands, which passed in front of his home before Hurricane Katrina whisked his family away to.
His songs, “Part To (Butter Up), Insides, and Charlie Sheen" are inspired through his travels as he seldom resides in Los Angeles, CA, a place he finds full of inspiration. Inspired by Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Tupac, Biggie Smalls, LL Cool J and A$AP Rock, J. Character represents the new age Rapper and Songwriter bringing forth the Culture of New Orleans and a history of musicians who are home grown from the South.
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Hunnypot Live #458 was no brakes and expensive gas.
Hot Tub Johnnie filled up the room with high octane hits from the deck.
Winachi converted liters to gallons of fun Manchester dance/funk/rock
Zeus Rebel Waters returned with his premium, high octane, Hip Hop-Pop-n-Roll sound and a convoy of superstar artists; A road trip on one stage.
Guest music sets from Comp Da Great, Calice Boyz, J Loc, ZAY$TACKZ, Keke Nova, Yerrty G, Verifyd, WiLO D, Indigo Child, and more, kept us running on Full.
Photos: J. Gray
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Swaggering Mancunian tenacity spliced with smooth Californian G Funk soul is what makes up the foundation of northern groove machine WINACHI. Since they gravitated towards one another in 2015, the diverse musical background of each band member has helped push WINACHI’s sound into something bone meltingly, ass shakingly unique. Made up by Liam Croker (Vocals & Lyrics) and Antony Egerton (Keys & Programming), and joined by Andy Mckay (Guitar), Richard Ritchie (Bass), Paul Lawrence (Drums) and Inder Goldfinger (Tabla & Percussion).
While WINACHI’s songs cover all the usual topics: heartbreak, pain, mental health and politics – love and positivity is always the outcome. The WINACHI guarantee is that you’ll leave their live show, take off your headphones or switch off the Soundsystem and find the world a little brighter. Their commitment to joy is radical and you can hear that alongside elements of Funk, Hip Hop, Soul, House, Rock and Psychedelia within their music. WINACHI have toured worldwide with The Charlatans, Happy Mondays, The Sugarhill Gang & The Furious Five and have enjoyed worldwide airplay and press in publications such as L.A Times, L.A Record, Manchester Evening News, KCRW, Billboard China, BBC 6 Music to name a few.
2022 will see the release of WINACHI’s long awaited and much anticipated debut album, with the band splitting their time between their own HQ studio in Warrington and Los Angeles with producer John X at the Earthstar Creation Center. In the leadup to their album release, WINACHI are teasing a collaborative remix E.P featuring a number of exciting international artists and producers such as I Kong, Howie B, Paolo Baldini, Jim Spencer, and young upcoming dub electronica producer, Impey.
Zeus is an American Hip hop artist/songwriter/performer with a unique musical identity. Zeus builds his fanbase, called “The Rebels”, 1 fan at a time. Zeus got in to music early by singing and dancing in youth talent shows. In middle school Zeus formed the rap group P.O.G (Pimped Out Gangsters). The group tasted success by winning talent shows and touring on their hit single “Wobble”. Formerly and casually known as Rukapuff, his first solo single, “Angry”, immediately went in to full rotation on Q95.5(Radio one) in St Louis.
Zeus signed with Mack 10's Hoo Bangin Records. Mack 10 promoted a Rukapuff track, “Like this” featuring Nate Dogg. The song was used in TV commercials, NFL football games movies like Waist Deep, and various TV shows including The Sopranos.
In addition to recording and touring under his O.G. name, Zeus has his own indie record label, Born Ready Records, a clothing line called the Rebel Waters Collection, a film company called Trinity Films, and helps run a non for profit organization for young inner city youth called Rock the Community. Zeus Rebel Waters has arrived.
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Yerrty G is an American artist out of North St. Louis with intricate wordplay. On top of his “one of a kind” style of music, he’s known as the underground hip hop boogeyman .
Isaiah Lamar Pierce (born December 15, 1990), better known as ZAY$TACKZ, is an independent American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor.
He released his debut mixtape, Face Facts, in 2011, and started his own label We Own It, Entertainment with older brother Scumlife Shotty mid 2011. His Trap-influenced single, "Face Facts", received heavy underground urban attention followed by “Ridin’ Round da City”, setting the streets of Philly on fire in 2012, becoming his first minor hits. Read more. ~ https://www.scumlife.io/
Recent Queerties Award-nominated duo The FMs released their latest slice of thought-provoking Alterna-pop in the form of the track “T/riangle.” Incredibly personal and based on band member Matte Namer’s own polyamorous relationship, “T/riangle” is a groundbreaking look at dismantling the traditionally passed-down and rigid interpretations of romantic attachment and embracing the beauty of alternative ways of thinking and loving.
The "T/riangle" video (directed by Matt Mahurin) is a dreamy, hypnotic visual experience that is beautifully poignant in its simplicity echoing the nature of the source material.
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Hunnypot Live #457 was a very successful convoy of music and entertainment.
Hot Tub Johnnie hit the gas early with top hits and whips.
TWO guest hosts, Kristin Engineer & Adam Ehrlich, protested mediocrity with their origin stories and new endeavors in music.
Sophie Gold trucked in a Fort Knox sized pop performance.
Honest Family Outlaws returned to our stage hauling hip, hopped, country jams.
We got the 10-4 from Nadia Vaeh's 4 on the floor rock/pop heavy load.
Hot Tub navigated the rest of Hunnypot highway with hits to keep on trucking to.
Photos/Recap: J. Gray Audio mastering: James Coffman
Adam Ehrlich is a music industry veteran who has been in the music department at Paramount Pictures for the last 15 years. After graduating Berklee College of Music, he played with various acts as a live performer in all genres all over. He has worked at record labels, radio stations, studios, and publishers. He has been composing and producing music for over 20 years and has been a composer/producer with networks including HBO, MTV, Nickelodeon and many others. He developed a children's app called Sing N' Send that taught children how to sing and record and share that went to #1 worldwide in multiple territories and had millions of downloads.
Now Adam enjoys his family band Honest Family Outlaws that is taking over the world by storm.
MotoGirl’s boots on the ground: a deep knowledge of music, road-tested production skills and writing chops for miles. What pumps pistons of MotoGirl’s heart: producing driving pop that puts the wheels under brands … and lighting up the road ahead for up-and-coming artists.
MotoGirl Music LLC is a creative collaborative, producing kinetic original music for brand advertising, TV and film, trailers and promos. It is also a non-exclusive music licensing representative for artists and an artist management company. Kristin Engineer/MotoGirl (owner and founder of MotoGirl Music LLC) is a top liner, songwriter, project manager, and top track executive producer based in Los Angeles, CA who specializes in dance pop, indie pop, and electro pop genres. A lifelong musician, Kristin’s ride has taken her from orchestral work and classical training, to performing as lead singer and songwriter in three bands (including a stint as a chanteuse named Velvet), to the launch of MotoGirl Music. Motogirl collaborates with creators in the music industry who identify as women, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC. The vision: build a talent foundry and drive transformative change in the industry, where these groups are historically underrepresented.
MotoGirl LLC is in motion and launching new music, projects, and artists in 2022. The sign on the company garage is turned to Open…. for collaboration and custom work for your project or brand.
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Sophie Gold is the bad-ass brainchild of MotoGirl Music and Ava King. Sophie combines a boisterous attitude with a side of dark pop and leaves the niceties at home where they belong. Proud to be among MotoGirl’s projects, in the short few months that she has materialized, Sophie is already featured on some of Netflix’s hottest shows. Previously, She had her music featured in Red Bull Commercials and the Ellen Degeneres Show. Recently, with MotoGirl Music, she placed in Twenty Something’s Austin in two episodes featuring her vocals and Ava King’s amazing track.
Sophie Gold is the child of a Gucci bag and a London pub, she makes music that children are not welcome to listen to, and spends her spare time staring out of the window moodily onlooking the Hollywood sign. She’s unhappy, but has her life figured out. Check out her new singles Something From Nothing, Stellarlike, and No Paradise produced by MotoGirl Music and engineered by Ava King. Sophie guarantees you’ll find her music to be just what you were missing.
Formed in the Spring of 2021, Honest Family Outlaws is a trap country family band from Tujunga, California. Veterans of the stage, studio and music business, each member brings their own unique personality and skill set to the table forming a super-group with great crossover multi genre potential.
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Atlanta native and IMA “Vox Pop” winner, Nadia Vaeh, found her way into artistry through modeling and an unexpected stint with a local Atlanta circus. She started singing in their productions, but began writing her own poetry and music at a young age. Her mother was a poet who passed on her love of words, which later fueled Nadia’s talent as a lyricist. Nadia’s life took an unexpected turn at the age of 17 when she lost her mother to suicide. After this tragic loss, she strayed from songwriting and singing for years and went down a path of self-destruction to ignore her pain. When she decided to begin again with artistry, she struggled deeply to deal with her heartbreak. “I made a lot of missteps when I first began my career; had to learn a lot of things the hard way and spent time reflecting to get to a place where I could create hope from the pain that life can bring via my music.”
With her endless resilience, Nadia has grown into a deeply connected and engaging performer. Her music has been played on U.S. and international radio and has been praised by Wonderland Magazine, Pop Wrapped, Music Connection Magazine, Dark Beauty Magazine, AudioFemme, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and more.
Vaeh loves to pull inspiration for her music through many genres and sounds from all over the world and has been heavily influenced by island sounds from her time spent in the Netherland Antilles island, Curaçao. She also draws from the roots of her father's homeland of Lebanon and has an affinity for middle eastern music. The conscious-pop singer also makes it a point to give back whenever she can. Through her music, she has donated proceeds to a number of nonprofits including the Human Rights Campaign, The Trevor Project, among many others.
Having written in several genres, Nadia’s fascination lies with pop because as she puts it, “I love the vast playground that is pop music and how it can transcend and connect people through all cultures. It’s a powerful healer. So many pop songs have helped me feel seen and understood!”
Nadia Vaeh is managed by Kristin Engineer of MotoGirl Music and will be sharing some of her classics as well as a sneak peek from her upcoming debut album, “My Face Hurts” which drops in July 2022.
The first in person audience for 2022, Hunnypot #456, did not disappoint. Erez Safar (Bancs Media) joined us as a co-host and returned to the stage with his eclectic collective, h2the. There were musical bowls, tap dances, familiar and fresh tunes, typewriters and more. MO debuted at Hunnypot with his first live performance of his first of many hip hop pop unreleased tracks. LATECH mashed multiple genres for an upbeat, super danceable, organic flowing set.
A packed house of birthday celebrations (Mikelyn turns 22!), music fans and party people made it one for the books.
Check out the rebroadcast.
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Bancs Media Founder and CEO, Erez Safar a.k.a. Diwon (pronounced dee-wan) is an LA-based creative machine producing video, music and art that pops in a world where popular styles have been left in a state of static. Safar has been featured in countless publications and TV programs including the New York Times, BBC and CBS. His businesses have been item--team-memberd in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Business Week, Time Magazine, and on NBC. Safar is the producer of the extremely successful annual Sephardic Music Festival, devoted to producing and developing dynamic multicultural artists and interactive media, in New York City and Los Angeles and the co-founder of Gallery 38 a creative art space and art gallery in Los Angeles which he curates with Badir McCleary of ArtAboveReality.
As a producer, Safar has been dubbed a "buzzmaking beatsmith" by The DJ Booth, URB noted that "Diwon is something else...in a profound kind of way". Safar is "producer as auteur as every track takes you through the emotional space of the artist, like Kanye or Godard."
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When Mo was 17 years old, his father was incarcerated, forcing a new but conflict-ridden outlook on life. Pushing through the obstacles, Mo found music to be his truest form of self-expression. His ability to relate his emotions into song began far before his need for it. At the age of 12, he had already begun learning the guitar and using songwriting as a therapeutic outlet.
After leaving Orthodox Judaism and navigating an uncertain reality, Mo’s talents led him to the musical prodigy, Benzo Lombardo, and Eugene Sky Compton, a talented visual artist, and creative director. Over a two-year period, the three cultivated Mo’s sound and image, bringing a rebellious new perspective to the music industry. “Over that time we worked a lot, but having the support of those two kept me grounded and focused on my goals,” the young artist said reflecting on the formative period. “I had music and friends. That was all I needed.” Mo’s songs focus on his struggles within himself and his relationship with love, loss, and loneliness. Soon to be releasing his debut single “High,” Mo’s journey is just beginning and he’s excited to bring you along for the ride. @mightbemoses
h2the is an LA based producer and artist who merges 80s synths and layered beats, brought to life through dynamic visuals and sound. The h2the live band brings the songs to life with some of h2the’s favorite musicians, including Buwi (bass), Tal Vaknine (harp), Calireiki (reiki bowl), Sounten (op1 & vox) and generally a few guest vocalists.
“Brilliantly blending 80’s synths with an new cutting edge sampling style, rising hip hop/experimental producer h2the released his debut single titled “Taste Of The“, a teaser/cut-up off his new beat tape exclusively available on cassette!” – UGHH URB Magazine wrote that “[h2the] is something else…in a profound kind of way,” calling his sound titillating and “juicy for the ears,” while The Village Voice described his productions as “adventurous and banging.”
2DOPEBOYZ and Vibe Magazine’s allhiphop.com have also noted h2the’s rap flips of 80?s inspired sonics. It’s the producer as auteur as every track takes you through the emotional space of the artist, like Kanye or Godard.
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John Anderson aka DJ Hot Tub Johnnie has been spinning parties and throwing epic events for over 20 years. His DJ moniker "Hot Tub Johnnie" began with his infamous pool party events that began at Coachella, Sundance, and SXSW. When Hot Tub is behind the decks, he delivers a crowd pleasing collection of party treasures, crossing many decades and genres across the board. He's known for his strong ability to read the room, and understand the mindset of an event. Satisfying participants with an eclectic musical blend is his expertise. Whether your needs are big or small, Hot Tub Johnnie is here to help. Give him a call to discuss availability and pricing for your next Special Event, Wedding, or Corporate Gathering.
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Continuing our 20 year tradition of identifying and sharing the hottest and most meaningful new single releases. Check out and follow Hot Tub Johnnie's favorite singles released this year. Updated weekly, Hunnypot Approved!
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Covid claimed another live audience Hunnypot Live but we're a podcast so we recorded the show from the office again.
Show #454 happened and Holland Izz came through to get on the interview and performance microphones, and we were not disappointed.
Also joining us were music producer AntDawg, Sean and Maddie to make the night intimate and special. #WhereMusicLoversGoToPlay
Holland Izz is a recording artist & record producer from Compton, California that is culturally reinventing the sound of contemporary Hip-Hop. Effortlessly gaining traction with his energy fueled delivery & clever bars, he has been co-signed by some of the most notable hip-hop blogs including Zane Lowe, XXL, Lyrical Lemonade, and No Jumper.
Helping guide the next wave of LA sound, Holland Izz sets himself apart with cadence-driven bars and animated beats that highlight his sonic personality. A style that is hard to imitate, and impossible to replicate.
Hello friends, happy to still be able to serve you all as a boutique publisher. It's been a full 2 years since I've shared a compilation of the artists I'm currently working with and thought is would be a great time to catch you up. That said, Hunnypot is proud to offer up these fantastic artists for your listening and licensing pleasure.
Please support what we do here at Hunnypot and give a listen, hope to see you in person at a HUNNYPOT LIVE event soon.
-John "Hot Tub" Anderson
SKY CRIES MARY - L TRAIN
RORA WILDE - ABOUT YOU
SEAN THE STAR EMPERIOR - PARADISE
XHAANIA - PULL UP
ZEUS REBEL WATERS - LUV
LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS - THEY WON'T LET ME FORGET (ALL THE THINGS I CAN'T RECALL)
THE ROYAL HOUNDS - PICKIN' IN THE GRAVEYARD
SHY & DRS ft. JOSH SETTERFIELD - FLEX
INDICA - INTOXICATED
THE BELLRAYS - LOVE AND HARD TIMES
Location: Seattle, WA
Genre: Historic Seattle Psych rock band, Sky Cries Mary, releases their 13th studio album, “Wandering In the Vastness”.
Location: The Rio Grande Valley to Los Angeles
Genre: Powerhouse vocals soar over Alternative Pop/R&B sounds with moody & introspective lyrics
Location: Sirius Prime/Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Hip-Poppy earworm perfect for a kiki, a party, a drive and pretty much any situation that could stand for an extra dose of sunshine.
Location: Jamaica to Los Angeles
Genre: (Pronounced ZA-NEE-AH) Pop/Dancehall, saucy lyrics and fresh new approach to R&B
Location: St. Louis, MO
Genre: Gumbo/Hip Hop by an American artist/songwriter, entrepreneur, single-dad, community leader and philanthropist.
Location: Paducah, KY
Genre: Blues Roots Punk Band featuring frontman/author/artist J.D. Wilkes
Location: Nashville, TN
Genre: Fiery Honky Tonk With A Rock And Roll Edge
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Genre: Old Town Road Hip Hop/Country
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Electro-Pop/Hip-Hop Club anthem
Location: Riverside, CA
Genre: The BellRays is an all-original, high energy, Punk, Funk, Rock and Soul band fronted by Lisa Kekaula (Basement Jaxx).