"Hobo Johnson has genital herpes," a now-private user alleged in a tweet. The Lovemakers lead guitarist, who lives in Oak Park, was born in Seattle before his family moved to Sacramento when he was 9. When I released my last album [The Rise Of Hobo Johnson, 2017], no one cared really at all. Yet, as Lopeswhose last name rhymes with hopesgets ready for The Falls mid-Septemberrelease and a summer tour that includes a hometown appearance at Concerts in the Park and performances at Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, the stress of finishing up his inaugural major-label album may very well pale in comparison with the emotional changes that surround him buying his own home. It was quite mind-blowing.. But the kind of message Hobo Johnson is sending is problematic. (Photo by Cam Evans), For Lopes, that something else isnt merely music. The group will return to the CIP stage at Cesar Chavez Plaza this June before appearing at other summer music festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. Newsletter: DoorDash driver confronts bad tippers, We would always have to say no: Former Chipotle worker speaks out about nacho hack, I wont deliver somewhere else because I wont get paid: DoorDash driver says customer used fake address to skirt Pizza Huts delivery radius, Ive never been a server. My eventual goal is to be like him, says Lopes, like direct, maybe act. There was drama i saw about a month ago or so with hobo johnson, apparently he gave a girl stds and supposedly raped her or something along those lines? Those videos are still available on the Hobo Johnson Facebook page as of Tuesday morning. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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There is also a single large desk holding the MacBook Pro with which Lopes is putting the finishing touches on his new album, plus two large Yamaha monitors sporting bright white woofers that rest horizontally on pedestals at ear level and emanate some of the in-progressFall of Hobo Johnsontracks. Lopes' group, Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers, posted music videos subtitled "live from Oak Park" starting in December 2016. There seem to be two groups of people that don't like Hobo Johnson that I've come across. Electric Vehicles Arent Good Enough To Be the Future, Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University, Meet Hobo Johnson, the 23-Year-Old Homeless Kid Turned Viral Musician, Jesse James West Age, Wiki, Net Worth, Height, Girlfriend, The Best and Worst Places to Shop for Plus-Sized Clothing, Hygge: The Danish Practice That Keeps You Cozy. I met the guy and he's one of the most geniune good hearted people I've ever met. Life has changed a lot over the past few years for Frank Lopes Jr. A lot of the other songs dont, but yeahtheres one song, Sorry, My Dear, that is really, really sad and talking about suicide and dying. While singing about the divorce of his parents in Romeo & Juliet, hes smiling and even laughing at the line, Dear Shakespeare, could you write a happy ending please? This gesture shows another aspect of Hobo Johnsons personality; he adds some brightness to the dark. These two songs speak to the ultimate theme of the overall album, deep but humorous. Carruth not only directed Primer and its follow-up, Upstream Color, but starred in them, wrote them, scored them, filmed them and produced them as well. Once I got a little bit older, I would drive or ride a bike or take the bus over here just to go hang out in midtown or go on K Street, he says. Im in charge of a legit million-dollar business. Alvarez speaks in detail about her favorite songs and seems happy that Sorry, My Dear, has finally been recorded and will appear onThe Fall of Hobo Johnson. The artist was formerly signed to Reprise and Warner Records but has since decided to go it alone, with plans to start a non-profit record label. Ive never felt so justified for relentlessly expressing fixations towards my BFF. Hobo Johnson is back with new music listen to I Want To See The World below. Starting in the U.S. and ending in Australia, you can see them live and watch Hobo Johnson shout the lyrics of your favorite song. [18], In 2018, the band toured North America and Europe and appeared at Australia's Falls Music & Arts Festival. Hobo Johnson is otherwise known as Frank Lopes Jr. His new album, out now on Warner Records, is The Fall of Hobo Johnson. Last night's crowd more than made up for its size by shouting along to every idiosyncratic word that came out of his mouth, gamely cheering on an impromptu (and terrible) cover of Kelly Clarkson's. It shows off my personality., His personality certainly does come through in the song, and this has much to do with his tone. . [11], Hobo Johnson and the LoveMakers released a music video on Facebook as part of NPR's Tiny Desk Contest on March 7, 2018. Personally, I wish this song was a bit longer, but hey, sometimes you only need a few words to get your point across. 1 1y thefinschise199 63 Being a headliner may have its privileges, among them creative license, but it also means a whole new slate of responsibilities, something Lopes is all too conscious of. He began performing music and hip-hop at the age of 15. He keeps getting Death threats, his apartment was broken into and his mom possibly being doxxed are majority of what I keep seeing. [6][7] He came up with his stage name "Homeless Johnson" but soon made it "Hobo Johnson" while living in his car, a 1994 Toyota Corolla, and named his 2015 debut album in honor of his car. More video and audio effects were added to this one, making it a bit more entertaining to watch than Peach Scone, but dont worry, Lopes Jr.s personality still shines through. But, as he says, at the top of his Tiny Desk Contest entry, he doesn't care about rules. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. The cops would come and wake you up and tell you to move, but sometimes theyll just search your sh-t. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, I use the internet too much not to think I know. In an interview with Anthony Fantano, Lopes Jr. mentioned that the bands next album is already in the making, and it will feature Alone Forever, another viral song. Hobo Johnson is different than myselfits like me on the internet and me in real life are two very separate things.. The first of his chosen names, Hobo, comes from severe life circumstances at the time of his self-anointment. It doesnt sink in, adds the musician of his sudden success and fame. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We just try to figure it out amongst ourselves and make sure that everyone feels appreciated and respected. He came up with his stage name "Homeless Johnson" which can be linked with his real-life situation after being kicked out of his own house. The family relocated to Loomis when he was in kindergarten and then the parents divorced when he was in the third grade. It depends on what mood theyre in. Lopes Jr. said that the next album will be darker than the last one, but the songs will be in the same style, which will be great because he will continue to talk about his sad experiences, like being friend zoned and watching his family fall apart. However, some other songs on the album tell intricate stories telling us of real-world issues such as: I Want to See The World, which tells the story of a man wishing to see the world but only seeing the bad things that have happened there. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hobo_Johnson&oldid=1133731629, Wikipedia pending changes protected pages, Short description is different from Wikidata, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Frank Lopes Jr. lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, production, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 07:06. My son told me he wanted to be a part of that, so were kind of making it a family project., Alvarez comes across as Lopes No. In addition to Peach Scone, this concert may have brought more fans to Lopes Jr.s unique vibe. What I should have done in that moment was say something, but I just didnt. He describes it as a learning experience: I have to understand that I have a public perception. Hobo has signed labels with several recording studios and his band has an impressive fan base. It's a far cry from the record Frank made alone when he was living in his car and recording on a laptop. "This is nothing to be ashamed of, except he took off the condom while having sex with my friend, without her knowing, after one of his meet and greets. In 2017, a local entertainment magazine put Hobo Johnson on its cover, dubbing him The Pride of Oak Park. Soon after the Peach Scone clipwhich was shot in Lynchs backyard in February 2018went viral, the Sacramento chapter of Black Lives Matter publicly accused the artist (who is half Portuguese, a quarter Mexican and a quarter Native American) of cultural appropriation and called him on his short-lived association with the historically African-American neighborhood, where he was based for three years, demanding that the rapper delete his Live from Oak Park videos and publicly inform his fans and all future fans and publications, that he is not from Oak Park.. Me and my friends were like, This is fking insane, he says of the magazine sobriquet. This sadboi shit has gotta end, I can't stand weak, pussy singers who get turned down once and act like they have it worse than the Rwandan Genocide. Lopes and his stepmother argued about financial liability: She said that she would get sued if I got into an accident, due to him living under her roof. Press J to jump to the feed. On Wednesday evening, the accuser, under the handle @VenusRoseBaby, attempted to clarify things in a series of tweets, stating that Hobo Johnson is not a rapist and that the sex was consensual. She apologized and added that she miscommunicated to a friend because Im sick and scared and wasnt trying to hurt anyone., Lopes responded on Instagram, stating: I struggled with how to address these untrue allegations about me without causing harm to A or any victim of sexual assault. Hes really not so used to all the attention, all the limelight, Alvarez says. [19], In 2019 he released the singles "Typical Story" and "UglyKid" from the album The Fall of Hobo Johnson, which was released by Warner Records on September 13, 2019. The theme of the album could be described as a joyful sadness. Im like, Wow, this is my son that is making this music. , The only time her cheer diminishes is when she is asked about Lopes struggles with alcohol and his time in juvenile hall. hobo johnson - peach scone (OFFICIAL real professional music video) Hobo Johnson 2.3M views4 years ago Peach Scone Play all The song is (finally) available everywhere, ya fishes:. I went to juvenile hall cause I got a DUI when I was 17, he says. In a recent video put up on his YouTube channel he actually talked about how he thinks hes on the spectrum with his friends and they were making jokes but he did express that he has noticed a lot of signs that could point to him being on the spectrum but it didnt seem like he was diagnosed he just thinks that he could be, I think its catchy and weird and cool and I appreciate the art because he really represents us manic lonely people. I understand that its not the best music but personally I see it as a form of rhythmic spoken word and it is so raw/honest, the way it connects with me is beyond what most artists do. On this cool day in early April, wearing an oversize red hoodie emblazoned with the word Portugala call-out to a facet of his ethnic heritageand sporting the black wisp of mustache that contributes to his man-child presence in so many Hobo Johnson videos, the musician finds himself smack in between completing two of the biggest transitions of his adult life. While publicly known as Hobo Johnson, his actual name is Frank Lopes Jr. Johnson is a California native whos been making music since 2015. My parents still do a lot on their own, but theyre older and their health is starting to deteriorate. He announced that the album The Revenge of Hobo Johnson would follow later that month. OOne year and one month since Frank Lopes Jr.better known by his stage name, Hobo Johnsonuploaded his Peach Scone video to YouTube in response to an open call from NPRs Tiny Desk Concert series, the local poet-rapper is sitting on a large, well-worn couch amid the under-decorated ground floor of his apartment-cum-recording studio in downtown Sacramento at 10th and T streets, just a block from Old Ironsides, where he regularly performs. "Peach Scone" is still on YouTube. The new release is due to be titled, courtesy of Lopes characteristic mix of mopey self-mockery and BMOC self-assurance, The Fall of Hobo Johnson. Well, thats your opinion. I had a job, and I slept outside of a 24 Hour Fitness in Roseville. Ive always wanted to move here.. The term originated in the Westernprobably NorthwesternUnited States around 1890. 429k Followers, 170 Following, 2 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Frank (@hobojohnson) I keep seeing his name on Facebook but I have no idea who he is and why he's getting so much negative attention. He and his band The Lovemakers just released The Fall of Hobo Johnson, their first major-label album. Like, there's billions of women on the planet and he's always hung up on one who doesn't like him. A native of Loomis, Lopes lived in Oak Park for three years, a period in which he says he was "broke as (expletive).". His mom said he is working on new music though, so ", "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (2/2)", "Hobo Johnson | full Official Chart history", "Hobo Johnson Alienates His Fanbase by Hobo Johnson", "Why Hobo Johnson Didn't Try to Cash In on His 'Subaru Crosstrek' Song, Even Though It's 'Kind of Already an Ad', "NEWS: Hobo Johnson drops new song, 'I Want You Back'! Case in point, this past April, the artist was named Best Local Musician in the annual Best of Sac State poll, but just a year earlier, an editorial in the schools student newspaper, The State Hornet, asserted that Sacramentos most popular rapper really cant rap. A few months after the op-ed was published, the Chicago Tribune praised the utter cacophony of a Hobo Johnson concert thusly: Everything was held together by this feeling of unbridled joy, the truly satisfying kind that happens when a person has created and executed their vision of their craft exactlyno matter what anyone else thinks of it., And as 2018 was coming to an end, no less than New York magazine took it upon itself to question Hobo Johnsons lyrical focus on unrequited female attraction. All of which said, the criticism didnt keep the publication from making a firm prediction in the form of the articles headline: Hobo Johnson Is About to Be Huge., People just dont like me for some reason, Lopes says. As a piece of art this is possibly totally amazing, because it's making me feel such a profound and specific reaction. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. A note is added near the end of the video acknowledging that it could have been better and that it didnt really work out; however, the song is about not working out, so it technically fits. Required fields are marked *. The first time I heard it two years ago, I thought it was so powerful, she says. Lopes references BLM's post in his recent apology, in addition to his perception as a "cultural appropriator.". Notify me of follow-up comments by email. And the whole impostor syndrome is the weird one, where its like I dont deserve any of this. In the past, well-known artists like Macklemore and Hozier have performed these live concerts, so Hobo Johnson and his band getting this opportunity was a big step for their music career. At age 15, Lopes began performing music and hip-hop. Frank Lopes inside his Southside Park home, which doubles as a recording studio, on April 4 (Photo by Max Whittaker). At first, it might just seem like a trivial second of pleasantry, but just a little over one year later a similar mindset was carried over into the production of his sophomore album, The Fall of Hobo Johnson, which was released on September 13th via Reprise Records. The worlds defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking whats new and whats next since 1952. I wonder what will happen now, is this the end of Hobo Johnson? What happened to the drug bust case with Kai Wachi? Thats my goal this summerto make all of my life right now sink in and really appreciate it., The short answer is yes, though he is uncomfortable with the idea that saying so might come across as bragging. Anyways, I need to look up an interview of him to see if hes like that day to day, or just when he performs. I don't know who you are but if you've never taken the time to try to write a truly unique song and have also performed it in front of an audience then you don't really have a leg to stand on. The video starts with Lopes Jr. explaining the songs meaning, and then, all of a sudden, he walks onto a stage and starts dancing with some stormtroopers. [24][25], A 24-second sample of a live rendition of the single "Peach Scone." So Im going to build a studio in the garage and double-wall it, Lopes says of his plans for his just-purchased house in Elmhurst. 6 1y AusLeFleur 10 yeah idk i guess fall of hobo johnson was just a fluke cause jesus christ. The lyrics, just like in Peach Scone, are deep and explore his experiences, and the ending of the video still leaves you wondering, What the?. It splits up a lot of bands., Particularly key among the group is Lynch. Yeah, Lopes says. :/, I LOVE HOBO JOHNSON but i have to admit, the first time i saw the peach scone live video on facebook it did some off as like a creepy stalker vibe, and for some reason that feeling was intensified by his band members howling. The net worth of Hobo Johnson is mentioned to be $212 thousand as of 2022. like OH there's this group called the plants or something and they did a spoof of the peach scone live video totally just making a mockery of him and it's makes me want to K I L L them like its not even funny it's just gross that they made fun of him like that man. I tried googling the drama but I couldnt find anything from it, almost like it got erased from the internet. If the dead sea makes people float because of the concentration of salt, if you put a bunch of salt in a pool could you make your own little dead sea? Hobo Johnson, whose real name is Frank Lopes, explains in his post that Oak Park is going through the "horrible, disgusting process" of gentrification. The Revenge of Hobo Johnson was subsequently released on June 23, 2021. Heres the latest rain forecast for the capital, Endangered whales severely injured body washes ashore in Oregon, video shows, See the moment toddler runs to firefighter dad in Arizona. Maybe in this album, hell sing more about his depression and thoughts, which would make his songs even more relatable to fans. And just a note: When Frank sings, the words often violate FCC rules. Thats my goal this summerto make all of my life right now sink in and really appreciate it., As for whats further ahead in the world of Hobo Johnson, Lopes has the next three albums plotted out. past trending events). Hes looking bigger and broader. The romantic subject matter is like poison to music snobs that recommend Death Grips and then feel superior when you don't like it. 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