Hunnypot Live! knows who you are, knows what you want....and we do have a very particular set of skills....and we will find you and entertain you. Show #372 had the crowd "Taken". Hot Tub Johnnie practically kidnapped the live audience and "forced" everyone to dance, dance, dance with his party DJ sets from beginning to end. Emily Roman was bursting and enthusiastic to share her journey through the music industry & the music that influenced her along the way. Onefifteen skated in to the hot tub with quadruple axle hard rock n roll, The Grand Southern live up to their name onstage and performed...grand southern rock songs, G. Smith was meta and performed a soundtrack to their own production which is them and Just_Us rapped and rolled a conscience party playlist of their songs. 8-7-2017 Photos and Recap by J. Gray
Emily Roman is an LA native with music and the music industry engraved in her. Growing up Emily was constantly surrounded by musicians and inspiring influencers in the industry which lead her to a familiar career path. Studying in the U.K. and exploring as much of the London music scene as possible, Emily returned to graduate with a Bachelors from UCSB. Always staying true to her love of music, she started her career at AMOnly/Paradigm learning the agency side of the music business and supporting a roster of some of today's top EDM artists. Emily currently works with Justin Bumper Reeve at Hidden Track Music proudly representing a carefully hand-picked roster of music ranging from Skrillex’s label, OWSLA, to the Oasis catalogue, to indie artist like The Grand Southern.
Though five decades removed from its renaissance, Los Angeles duo The Grand Southern—Dash Hutton [vocals, drums] and Jesse Tyre Karp [vocals, guitar]—conjure the spirit of Laurel Canyon on their 2017 EP, Traded Heaven. It’s a rustic pastiche of Americana lyricism, heartland energy, pensive folk, and uplifting rock woven together by resounding piano chords, robust guitar, roots-y harmonica, sweeping synths, and heavenly harmony. The Grand Southern independently released tracks ‘Good Things’ and ‘Not My Time’ which landed placements on ABC’s Nashville, A&E’s Bates Motel, and more. Meanwhile, they appeared in an episode of FX’sMarried as the bar band with two of their songs featuring on the show. It all laid the groundwork for the creation EP Traded Heaven. The twosome recorded in 2016 with GRAMMY® Award-winning mixer Dave Way, keyboardist Tommy King, pedal steel hero Greg Leisz, bassist Johnny Flaugher, and singers Rachel Fannan and Renee Olstead. Now, their union not only continues that Laurel Canyon legacy but writes another chapter altogether.
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Riding the border of alternative pop and electronic music, G.Smith skillfully fuses genres with her new single "X". The grungy soundscape, juxtaposed with ethereal vocals, brings you to a place of contemplation, where the lyrics urge reflection.
G.Smith's new track, "X" is out now!
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Since meeting at Riverside Community College in 2014, Bianca and Juno have been musically connected and have been working together on their crafts. As they continued their education at the Musician's Institute of Contemporary Music, they intently created a unique sound that blends Electronic, Rap, and Hip Hop. Their music covers political topics with heavy elements of activism and empowerment. The intense design done by Juno is dripped in reverb making it atmospheric but hits hard when paired with booming 808s drums. Some have described them as Gorillaz meets Purity Ring. Currently, the duo is working on their first mix tape release while performing at venues all over Los Angeles including The Viper Room.
Bianca has performed at the Hollywood & Highland Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Lincoln Center throughout her career. She has been singing her entire life having been influenced by Selena and Celine Dion. Now her vocals are now hugely inspired by Alicia Keys and Jessie J. She has worked an incredible amount to develop a 5-octive range. In college, she experimented with rap and recently had her emcee debut in JustUs’ single “Adriana”. Her rap inspirations include J Cole, Immortal Technique, and Mike Shinoda.
?Juno started teaching himself guitar at the age of 12. His interest in producing started in high school and continued into college. He realized his love for in-depth sound design and goes into great detail when working to develop unique sounds. He also raps intricate and characteristic rhymes using words of empowerment and symbolism. His influences are Dave Mathews Band, Talib Kweli, and Atmosphere.
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It all began at a music royalties company in Woodland Hills, CA. When Chelsee Foster, renowned figure skater and vocalist met Griffin Siewert, gifted guitarist and songwriter, they knew they had something special. Also working at the company were Jordan McWethy, progressive drummer, and Jim Cotter, rock bassist. Since all the members are involved in the music licensing industry, they decided to name the band after something they had in common. As you may know, when a music provider wants to play your music they have to license it. They can either get a voluntary license or they can invoke a section 115 compulsory license -- hence the name OneFifteen.
Since its creation, OneFifteen has played a number of sold out shows in the LA area including the Troubadour, Boardner's in Hollywood and The Federal in Noho. In the beginning it was all about covers. With Chelsee's amazing ability to sing tunes traditionally done with male vocals, they slam out songs like System of the Down's 'Chop Suey' and Mars Volta's 'The Widow', yet they still jam songs like Tracy Chapman's 'Give Me One Reason' and Heart's 'Barracuda'.
OneFifteen is currently writing their own songs. Their first single 'Break The Wheel' was loved by fans at the Troubadour, where they debuted it. They'll be releasing two more hits this summer. The newest release 'A Little Bit' is bound to make an impact. Fans who have experienced it live say the song really embodies OneFifteen's original and dynamic style.
Big Boi drops the video to "Chocolate" today. Boomiverse, his third studio album is available now. Hot Tub Johnnie has been crushing with this single during the legendary Hunnypot Dance Parties. Party tested and approved!
After the release of "I Want 20 Inch D*ck", Princess Vitarah released her debut album Too Much Talent. This song "6 AM" is the first single off the record. In this song, she strays from the sexual content and speaks about self reliance and her aspiration to live the American dream by hustling and waking up early every morning. The reason for this hip hop Princess' hard work? To do better for her family by bringing them to the US, rapping "So I gotta make it gotta make it real fast so that I can buy them plane tickets don't gotta be first class. I do this for my fans and family and need me too..."
This simple yet sophisticated video is set in Venice Beach, CA on the famous boardwalk. Viewers can catch glimpses of iconic Venice community treasures such as the skatepark, sculptures, and art vendors. The powerful Princess Vitarah dances in pink shorts as she engages the camera with her humbling message in this California Vibe music video.
Princess Vitarah will be performing with Hunnypot Live at The Mint on October 2nd, 2017! You won't want to miss this thrilling event. She will be interviewed by Hot Tub Johnnie at the beginning of the show, then get ready for an incredible live experience!
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Back at it with their fifth studio album Why Love Now, Pissed Jeans doesn't disappoint. Their first single "The Bar Is Low" presents a comical music video where you can see the band at the gym unsuccessfully trying to use exercise machines. The imagery ties flawlessly into the symbolism for the real theme of the song in which they talk about men who have enough privilege to have a comfortable life without putting in the work for it. This is an amazing take on one of the issues dealing with gender relations and what drives men. Matt Korvette, the lead singer, has worked to create lyrical content that paints the picture of what society deems as a "decent" male explaining how the effort is minimal with the lyrics "I never steal, I never fight, My anger is locked up tight". This song has an amazing message that we love here at Hunnypot and this satirical music video is the icing on the cake!
Pissed Jeans is from Allentown, Pennsylvania where the goal was to create music focused "on dead ended carnal cravings, sexual depression...that sort of thing" according Korvette. They were hugely influenced by punk bands from the 80's which is an oasis to modern rock lover's ears. Now signed to Subpop, they have dedicated fans who love their content and continue to follow them.
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"Top to bottom, MINISTRY put on a spectacular show that highlighted why this band has withstood the test of time and still sits atop the throne of all-things metal. Al “Fucking” Jourgensen is still the man, and MINISTRY continues to rock harder than any band on the planet today."
Friday's sold out show in San Diego could not have come soon enough. I drove in from Long Beach (which to itself is no small feat), and had plenty of windshield time to listen to a wide-range of MINISTRY classics while reflecting on what is arguably the best industrial metal band of all-time. To see this band in such an intimate setting was going to be nothing short of amazing, and as a lifelong fan this show was even more special for me. As I walked up to pick up my press credentials, I couldn’t help by notice the line of die-hard fans wrapping around the block, waiting for their opportunity to enter the House of Blues to see a band that many had been following for well over 30 years. Fists were pumping, fans were screaming, and energy levels were off the charts. If this rabid excitement was any indication of how the MINISTRY’s overall performance would turn out, we were all in for a real treat that evening.
MINISTRY hit the stage around 9:00 pm, and this capacity crowd of over 1200 went absolutely nuts as Al Jourgensen and Company took the stage. Fans pushed towards the stage as the lights went black and the band ripped into their opening song, "Punch in the Face". If you were lucky enough to be in the pit, you were no-doubt lifted off the floor as the crowd pushed their way towards the front of the stage to be up-front and personal with their favorite band. Over the next hour and a half, fans were treated to a high octane show that never saw a break in energy or intensity. Fans were treated to amazing lighting, intense video backdrops, and loud music (what else would you expect at a MINISTRY show?)
Whether you were down with MINISTRY back in 1981 or a newer fan, there were songs for everyone. Classics like "N.W.O.", "Lies, Lies, Lies”, and “So What” laid groundwork for a 14-song set that far exceeded everyone's expectations. The highlight of the night for me personally was “Just One Fix” off 1992’s Psalm 69 and “Thieves” off from the 1989 standard, The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste. Both tracks were simply epic. MINISTRY then closed the show with a two-song encore consisting of "Psalm 69" and "Filth Pig". Talk about taking it up a notch – these guys went from a solid “10” in anyone’s book to “11” in mere seconds. Perfect choices to end an incredible night of metal in San Diego’s infamous Gas Lamp District.
Walking back to my car, I can honestly say that this may be one of the best MINISTRY shows I’ve been to in the last 20 years. Jason Christopher’s thundering Bass was nothing short of amazing. The guitar tandem of Sin Quirin and Cesar Soto literally blew the doors off the joint (my ears are still ringing!) And tying this crazy sound together was the keyboard prowess of John Bechdel and the wizardry of drummer Thomas Holtgreve. And then there’s Uncle Al. What can be said about a guy that has been there since day one and continues to electrify the masses with his “no-bullshit” approach to music (and life). Top to bottom, MINISTRY put on a spectacular show that highlighted why this band has withstood the test of time and still sits atop the throne of all-things metal. Al “Fucking” Jourgensen is still the man, and MINISTRY continues to rock harder than any band on the planet today.
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If you haven't heard Princess Vitarah yet, get ready for an earful! This Nigerian rapper/singer has been gaining serious momentum with her feminist and sexual lyrical content having gone viral for her YouTube video "Nigerian Pussy". With over 500,000 views, Princess Vitarah made an entrance into the music world unlike any other. In this video "I Want 20 Inch D*ck", she's sprawled on a bed surrounded by cucumbers. Behind her proudly is the Nigerian flag as she flows about her desires.
Originally Princess Vitarah was born in the US but her parents migrated back to Nigeria when she was still young. She then moved to Houston and eventually made her way to Los Angeles to be a west coast starlet. She's now known for her boldness in rapping about topics that normally aren't socially accepted for females. She released her debut album, Too Much Talent, this passed June of 2017.
Huge thanks to Michete for turning us on to Princess Vitarah!
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“Oh! That city music! Oh! That city sound!” Shed light on the melody, effortless lyrics!
Being brutally honest about urban life, this impressionistic track is all about remaking one day after another through repetition. It talks about those moments you spent in the apartment by yourself, and how the noise from the crowds outdoors makes your life lonelier and duller.
The L.A. based singer-songwriter romanticizes such circumstances into a whole new dimension; because when you go out there, you actually become part of the noise. As more and more people were characters were introduced in the music video, you discover the millions of stories that unfold upon your eyes, suggesting they’re a kind of “city music”. It just makes you feel like you’re lost in your own world while walking “through a photogenic part of a city alone… and surrounded by many”.
As Pitchfork writes, the track “City Music” and also the album itself, is a “lament for lost innocence, a pledge to maintain optimism and humanity at a time when those qualities don’t just feel like vestiges of youth, but of some better civilization that’s rapidly disappearing.“
Sometimes you just have to listen and watch to understand.
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Hunnypot Live! makes monday nights the best Jamborees in history and we know because our people say so. Hot Tub Johnnie started the night with a merit badge worthy DJ set, Darryl Swann got in the water to talk about his duckling days and more, Memento left us with something from his hip hop heart, NKRiot use cyborg powers to hive mind everyone in to a fan, CeCe Frey returned to our stage to rock & pop our senses and Anti-Hero made thrash metal great again. 7/24/2017
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A man of many talents - AKAI MPC 3000/VINYL-SAMPLING BEAT- BOY, PRODUCER, MIXER, MASTERING, VR DEVELOPER, SONGWRITER/MUSICIAN, 3D-AUDIO DEVELOPER/BETA-TESTER, UCLA INSTRUCTOR, COMPOSER, TOURING MUSIC-DIRECTOR.
Darryl ventured out to Los Angeles in 1986 as lead guitarist with his hair-metal band "Haven", then soon began working as a 2nd engineer at Silverlake Recording Studios. His first session was with famed production team LA and Babyface as they produced the hit song “Rock Steady” for R&B vocal group The Whispers. Within a month, he became night manager and first engineer at Silverlake Recording Studios, literally living at the studio while conducting round-the-clock sessions and learning the Trident Series 80B console.
After a break to earn his bachelor’s degree from UCLA, Darryl returned to engineering full time at Straight Arrow Studios in Van Nuys, where he wrote, produced, and engineered his first major label release with Motown group Pretty in Pink (featuring Chaka Kahn's daughter Melini Kahn ).
Then, Darryl's own group, Cultural Revolution, signed with Sony/Epic/New Deal Records and released the single “Nite & Day” on the soundtrack to the John Singleton-directed film Poetic Justice.
In 1997, Darryl began writing and producing with Macy Gray, resulting in the multi-platinum album Macy Gray "On How Life Is" as well as producing her follow-up album, "The Id". He also had the pleasure of working side by side with producer Rick Rubin who acted as Executive Producer on this record. Darryl has also worked closely in the past with Will-I-Am and the Black-Eyed-Peas, among many others.
Darryl composed the score for the feature film "From The Rough" featuring actors Michael Clarke Duncan, Tom Felton of Harry Potter fame, and Taraji P. Henson. He also was brought on board with Lionsgate Entertainment to score film and TV material for actor/comedian Kevin Hart. 2015, Darryl signed a world-wide book publishing deal with Hal Leonard Publishing International. First edition of "Essential Guide to Song-writing, Producing, and Recording" was released January, 2016. Darryl is also a partner in a Mixed-Reality technology venture developing music-based VR content, and 3D-Audio technology.
Combining the lush richness of a film score, the rhythm section of a rock band, and the introspective storytelling of underground rap, Memento is a hip-hop artist from the San Francisco Bay Area.
He loosely categorizes his music as “hip-hop with an indie rock sensibility” — meaning that he uses live instruments and records his vocals within a few takes to capture raw, genuine emotion. Memento avoids the use of studio trickery in order to achieve authenticity, and always believes that less is more.
He approaches his music with the mindset of a composer: he wants the instruments to say what the words are saying, without the words. In order to do this, he pays great attention to detail while crafting his melodies and rhythms. Once the instrumental can express the emotion on its own, Memento paints a picture through his stories, his emotions, and his observations, all while maintaining a brutal honesty.
NKRIOTNKRIOT is an electronic pioneer and founder of new genre art concept called Goji. NKRIOT involves a combination of synth, prog and electronic beats. Armed with a chromed out electric guitar,the full concept for the NKRIOT setup is a sound that sets itself apart all the while reminding you of the reasons why you hit the dance floor. NKRIOT features a full context set that includes a patented self constructed Holo-Display, and a customized hardware station that is sound designed from Scratch. It is in a full NKRIOT performance you see the uniqueness and brilliance that makes the half man-half robot a distinctive original artist.
Turning pages to a new chapter: NKRIOT drops single ‘Reality Pages ’ off highly anticipated debut full length album ‘RIOT’
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CeCe is a singer/songwriter originally from a small farm town in southern Illinois, and now residing in Los Angeles where she is gearing up for the release of her new material. CeCe delivers raw, timeless, pop energy with the southern rock flare she was raised on. Her undeniable voice fills a room and captures hearts across all demographics- if you didn't show up as a fan, you're sure to leave as one.
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Anti-Hero was originally formed in the bay area by guitarist and vocalist Calvin Adrian in 2014, although it did not have a stable line-up until 2017 when he re-located the band to Los Angeles. Almost immediately bassist and fellow metal maniac Justin Ellis was added to the roster, and was eventually joined by guitarist Neil Metcalf and drummer Ben Richardson. The first show they preformed was in competition at the battle of the bands to open at Ozzfest.
Anti-Hero has always brought a message of heavy metal pride and face-melting thrash metal riffs, and has not changed. In addition to its thrash metal roots Anti-Hero's sound has been in improved upon by Neil Metcalf's jazz fusion influenced guitar work, and NWOBHM and classic metal styled songs. You can find Anti-Hero playing in the local Los Angeles metal scene alongside other thrash metal bands. Anti-Hero has plans to continue playing shows in Los Angeles as well as to release an album in 2018.
Once again Hunnypot Live colluded with Russia to bring you the best entertainment on a Monday night in Los Angeles.
Hot Tub Johnnie kicked off his "G6 Summit" with the tunes to make you feel like the 1% of music lovers. Larry Butler brought us entertainment boot camp knowledge and a set list of musical history he was part of. Cobe Jones changed the climate to a full on hip hop platform, Špö brõ had the crowd twinning and winning with pop flavors, Headwaves dropped that new wave economic policy, The Pert Creatures showed a women's economic empowerment plan set to music, Rob Woods appealed to our emotions to have more inclusive growth with his rapper flow and the night ended with the globally famous Hunnypot Live! dance initiative. 7/10/2017
Recap by: J. Gray
Larry Butler has devoted his entire life to the music business, specializing in live performance and touring. We're thrilled to share a link to download Larry's great new book The Singer/Songwriter Boot Camp Rule Book: 101 Ways To Improve Your Chances Of Success for free. You'll also find his complete Hunnypot Guest DJ playlist and the stories behind his selections at the link above.
Larry played keyboards in Ohio bands during high school and college, also serving as band manager and lead singer. While still in college, he was a successful nightclub owner and local concert promoter in Cincinnati. Also during that time period, his band performed as the opening act for the Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys and the Byrds, among others. He even jammed with Jimi Hendrix once at a late night Northern Kentucky club following his Cincinnati show.
Larry moved to Los Angeles to begin working as a tour manager for such artists as Randy Newman and Ry Cooder. He then took on an international tour for Isaac Hayes, which included the first-ever performances for mixed race audiences in South Africa. Following the tour, he accompanied Isaac and his band into the studio for his post-Shaft comeback album.
In the late ‘70s, Larry began working with Warner Bros. Records as an in-house tour manager for brand new artists, bringing professionalism to their staging, performance techniques and touring logistics. Those efforts led to a full-time position at WBR, first as National College Manager, then West Coast Artist Development Director and finally as VP of Artist Relations.
Larry spent the next 20+ years touring with an unrivaled roster of talent, winning a couple of PollStar Artist Development Executive awards along the way. In addition to guiding a touring field staff, he devised, cleared, funded and settled all artist tour support budgets while overseeing the tour marketing and promotion tours for the Warner Bros. and Reprise promotion and sales teams.
From there, Larry joined Bill Silva Management as General Manager where he coordinated the projects of the firm’s managers and artists. He also organized and ran Jason Mraz’s publishing during the wild run of “I’m Yours.” Simultaneously, he served as day-to-day manager for Silva client Robert Francis through his Atlantic Records signing and subsequent #1 single and touring success in Europe.
Larry now heads up his own Did It Music from the relative security and serenity of the San Fernando Valley. He is also affiliated with ASCAP as a songwriter and music publisher.
In 2014, Larry concurrently took on the position of General Manager for The Artist Cooperative, an independent record label services company comprised of mostly former Warner Bros. and Reprise Records promotion and marketing executives.
Larry’s first book was one of advice and tips for songwriters, musicians and performers entitled The Twelve Lessons of Rock ‘N’ Roll (for Your Career and Your Life), which is available at Amazon/Kindle. The Lessons are based on experiences and events he witnessed while on the road with rock ‘n’ roll artists and bands. There’s even a chapter about being in the right place at the right time, with specifics about the Rolling Stones gig and the Jimi Hendrix jam.
His current book is THE SINGER/SONGWRITER BOOT CAMP RULE BOOK: 101 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF SUCCESS. The essence of the book is that nothing happens until you have created the music, learned the craft of performance, and mastered the art of live entertainment. That’s what this book is all about.
In a related endeavor, Larry has accumulated 365 Musical Tips of the Day from rock stars he has encountered along the way regarding songwriting, recording, and performing, and he posts one a day on Twitter.
Cobe Jones is an LA-based recording artist who brings a fresh approach to the R&B genre. Encompassing elements of west coast hip-hop and soul, his music transcends any one sound and instead creates its own unique atmosphere.
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Špö brõ is a soulful pop-funk-jazz band led by 16 yr old twins Milo and Julian, who bring their whirlwind identical twin magic to the ensemble. Their high energy vocals and ripping trumpet/sax combo are backed by Oriana the wicked girl guitarist, Sean Stampede on bass, David Knocks on drums and
Michael Leese Suave on Keys. Think Prince & Michael Jackson secretly meeting up in an alley with Miles Davis & Charlie Parker. Špö brõ provides the sound of individuality- each member brings their own originality and influences which set the backdrop of this rocking charismatic young group. Involvement with homeless teens, schools, and church charities provide inspiration and meaning. Oriana says, ”I like seeing the band as we get closer, it's more than music. We're a family and I think that's a very important part of what makes us Špö brõ.” Now is the time.
Headwaves is a four piece group, based out of Seattle, WA. The music is a mix of hazy dream pop, heady rhythms and lush synth rock.
Ryan Barber inherently writes folk songs about love, depression and desire, but he had the urge to make people move in a way folk songs simply couldn’t do. He had the need for his lyrics to smoothly float over a lush bed of instruments and heady dance driven rhythms. Teaming up with friend Larson Haakenstad and producer, Randall Dunn, the sound of Headwaves was created over the period of two years."
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One gangly, gentle guy on keys/FX and one sweet/sour girl-in-a-woman's-body on the mic - Dreamy creep pop you can drive your prom date off a bridge to. Straight of of Los Angeles California.
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Rob Woods, writer, producer & rapper, finesses his way over soulful beats like a tightrope walker crosses a thin wire – precise and thought provoking, effortlessly killing every beat. One listen to Woods’ music will have you eagerly wanting more.
Where are you from? I Am from Sacramento California. Born and raised! City of Trees and Land of Kings. That is my home. My love for music and my journey began there.
When did you first start rapping? I first started rapping at the early age of 11. I used to rap to my friends on the back of the public bus on my way to school in the mornings. It was one of the things that I realized I was good at and people wanted to hear me flow. Haha. I remember kids asking me to rhyme before they got to their stop. It was entertainment to them, but much more for me.
Who or what inspired you to be a musician? I love the fact that I can connect with others through the art of music. During my time in prison, I had a lot of time to think and reflect on life. I realized that God gave me this gift and it was not to be wasted or mishandled. I knew that once I got home I had to take things seriously and make it happen not only for me, but also for my family. More specifically, my father, who was the singer in the family as well as a guitar, harmonica and piano player - just an all around musically gifted individual. My dad had every record that you could think of, which he played frequently through his large speakers in the living room. I heard a lot of different music growing up. I had no choice but to love it. He also encouraged my siblings and I to learn how to play instruments. This experience had a major affect on the way I pursue my passion and dreams.
Hunnypot alumni Liinks release a hot new single/video "Raise Up" and we're feelin' this one. In 2014, singer/songwriter Georgia and producer DWhiz joined forces to create the duo LiiNKS. Hailing from Canada presently living in LA, they combine Georgia’s haunting vocals with DWhiz’s cinematic beats and often create musical magic. Hunnypot Approved!