H.O.P.P

Hip Hops Own Personal PoliticianH.O.P.P. from childhood has recognized that there’s something obviously different about himself. Whether it was running around the house creating characters and radio personas or demanding that his family be an attentive audience to his one man plays, the kidd was certain he would eventually have all eyes on him. His parents, Larry Sr. and Rose Dorn, recognizing his natural charisma made no hesitation; they introduced H.O.P.P. to the stage. No turning back.After making a few guest starring roles on shows like the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and performing with several community theater groups, H.O.P.P’s ear leaned toward music. Initially his sights were set to become a producer and aspiring record label owner; he was definitely a creative thinker to be fifteen. H.O.P.P.’s focus quickly turned to artistry however after meeting Jayou of The Mighty (Gents), a then duo, mirrored after the likes of the 80’s hip hop phenomenon Run DMC. The kidd was adopted as the “prince” of The Mighty (Gents) and his in depth study of true Hip-Hop consciousness and the esthetic began.Since then, the now 22 yr old performer has defined his own road to hip hop; embedding rich texture, catchy melodies, conscious lyrics and a delivery that’s comparable to the precision of a skilled marksman. As a performer, H.O.P.P. has been known to trigger energetic sto rms when hitting thestage. A magnetic force, the kidd draws you into the heart of the story he’s lyrically conveying. Because of his humble and poised demeanor most consider it a complete 180 contrary to the solemn guy you meet on sight.An artistic visionary, his music reflects a true lyrical essence, something most feel is missing from hip hop today. H.O.P.P’s spitfire delivery paired with words and melodies that reflect integrity and strong beliefs, immediately separate him from lyrical mediocrity. His energy packed performances send a strong message that his “becoming” is his “calling” and not just a bright Idea. He calls his performances the living testimonies to his music.Whether it be stories related to his parents rocky road to marriage, the struggles of day to day living or anecdotes about finding the right girl, songs like, “Deny That” which celebrates his love for God even as a hip hop artist and “I Aint” a tune that’s graduated the kidd onto the “main stage” of hip hop as a valid voice captures a candid and honest view of H.O.P.P.’s life.H.O.P.P.’s music is an all ears affair. From the campus kid anthem, “Swagga” to the riled jump off “Just Shake”, the kidd is a guaranteed answer to the most soluble hip hop pallet. And if that weren’t enough, his R&B gene kicks in heavy when crooning the soulful “Rain Drops” and whispering lush of “God Only Knows”.It’s safe to say; H.O.P.P.’s heart is rooted in music, his thoughts are clear, his passion is deep and he was definitely, Born to Do This-