The Hobo Johnsons of the world are laying the groundwork for a really interesting rap landscape in the 2020s.
We can’t stop the culture from expanding, even when it occasionally swerves into directions we don’t like. The gatekeepers are gonna try to guard hip-hop culture with samurai swords and do everything they can to not let him in, but it won’t work. The audience is there, and he’s way too unique to ignore. Whether it’s tomorrow or in five years, Hobo Johnson is going to be huge. “Hobo Johnson is just an entitled white male” is the new “I would have voted for Obama a third time.” One could argue that he embodies white male entitlement, but most of those criticisms are coming from entitled white males who are trying too hard to show everyone how “woke” they are. Sure, it borders on sympathy porn for closeted misogynists and self-proclaimed “nice guys” who whine about the "friendzone," but nothing about Hobo’s music comes off as malicious or chauvinistic. If(window.matchMedia('(max-width: 40em)').Hobo's lyrics might read like they were stolen from a depressed white girl's Instagram caption, but when you hear them out loud in his peculiar voice, sounding like he’s on the brink of tears and/or severely constipated, it hits you on a guttural level. important, do not remove, site will break His lyrics have comforted and guided so many, and I hope he continues to produce more music and bring joy to so many. As a long-time fan, seeing Hobo Johnson and The Lovemakers was an experience that I’ll never forget, somehow making me love their music more. I cannot put into words how grateful I am to have the ability to see him live. Hobo Johnson and The Lovemakers really put on a fantastic show. His band really nailed the sound of the song with trumpets and the keyboard, sounding so close to the original that it was impressive. The ending of the show was “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire. Seeing this life presented a new perspective because Lopes added so much emotion to the song, causing me to tear up. The song itself is so personal and gives fans an inside of Lopes’s parents’ divorce, along with how he views love. My favorite song that he performed was “Romeo and Juliet”. Most of the crowd knew all of the words to the rap. He adds that we have been disrespectful, despicable, malicious, and “downright dirty” to Justin Bieber, creating laughter throughout the crowd. On his new album, Lopes includes a song regarding this, “Ode to Justin Bieber”. The best commentary by far was the apology everyone gave to Justin Bieber. Throughout the show, Lopes explained the meaning of his songs.
I could not believe I was seeing the man that has been playing on my Spotify, and that has appeared on my favorite Tiny Desk Concert by NPR.
When I saw him walking up on stage, a happy, positive energy grew inside of me. Playing over the speakers, Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” with Hobo and The Lovemakers walking out on stage, hyping the crowd. The lights darkened, and the stage lit up. Hobo Johnson is someone I have wanted to see for a while, and the concert did not disappoint. They speak on issues relating to mental illness and difficult situations that can cause people to feel lost and hopeless. His poetic lyrics have inspired many, myself included. Hobo Johnson and The Lovemakers is a group from Sacramento, California, with Frank Lopes (Hobo Johnson) being the frontman. That is a perfect way to sum up the Fall of Hobo Johnson Tour that came to Starland Ballroom on November 10th. Apologies to Justin Bieber, covers of popular songs, and stories of Frank’s nightmares.