New Video: The New Knack
I feel truly blessed that after all this time I’m still able to do what I do with so much love in my heart, and I’m still gettin’ love …
The Story Behind: On Top of The World
Today I released a new single entitled “On Top of the World”.
I chose my father’s birthday for the release date, as it also falls on my 4 year anniversary of …
New Video: No Pigeon
I just finished editing the second music video I’ve directed from Auto Reverse. The video is for “No Pigeon”.
This time out I filmed in the historic town of Locke, CA …
Fall Tour In The Works
I am currently in the planning stages of a Fall tour with my bros Mr. P Chill and Cleen. The tour will be called THE LIFE SENTENCE TOUR, and Chill …
9 to 5 Challenge!!! (8/25/17)
Once again I challenged myself to write and record a song based on the suggestion of a fan, in one 8hr work day. This time around I was hit with …
New Music Video: The Maze
Come take a trip throught The Maze with Mr. Hooper. This video features one of Sacramento’s most talented poets, NSAA and an amazing cast of Sacramento peeps who helped bring …
Missed Hooper on Good Day?
On August 2, 2017 Mr. Hooper made his daytime televison debut with an appearance on the hit Sacramento show Good Day Sacramento. Click here to watch video footage from Mr. …
GOOD DAY SACRAMENTO!
Sacramento!!!! Tune in to CW31 on Wednesday August 2nd to watch me and my band bring the noise on Good Day Sacramento.
Live outside of Sacramento? Don’t trip, the 9-1-6 is …
New Album: Auto Reverse
Don’t finalize your summer playlist just yet. On Friday June 16th, 2017 my new album AUTO REVERSE will be released worldwide. It’s been a while since my last release (All In …
Mr. Hooper’s Store
As I prepare to release a 7th studio album and 2nd EP, I’ve come to the realization that my current online store does not come close to representing all the various …
Be Original Tour (June 16 – 27)
It’s time to hit the road once again. Starting June 16th I will embark on the Be Original Tour with fellow Hip-Hop artist Mr. P Chill. I’m excited to see some …
Save The Arts
#TBT These photos were taken about 20 years ago at the FringeArts Festival (Sacramento, CA). What an amazing experience to be a part of this event amongst so many artistic innovators. …
New Music!
I asked you what you wanted to hear me rap about, and you responded. From all of the topics submitted, I chose five suggestions to base songs on. Each song …
Holiday Harmony!
My good friends, The Zoo Human Project, have put together a collection of great holiday recordings that you definitely need to check out! I’m honored that they asked me to …
“Black Widow” lands in new comedy series!
I am excited to announce that my song, “Black Widow”, will be featured in a new comedy series called The Side Chick. The adventurously provocative web series is set to …
1,000th Instagram Post!!!
So I was a little slow to join the InstaCraze, but once I did… it was on like Donkey Kong! I’ve posted #TBT’s, #FBF’s, #FOODPORN, #TOURLIFE PICS, and all kinds of …
1975: Year of the Rabbit
From what I’m told, I was born May 22, 1975 at about 5 o’clock in the afternoon at SF General Hospital in San Francisco, CA. This was nearly 40 years …
The Wanted Tour Begins March 24th!
Mr. Hooper is set to head out on The Wanted Tour along with Mr. P Chill, and Dj Uppercutz beginning March 24th. The tour will hit 7 states, and put …
City Slickers Tour: My Brothers
After an action filled 9 days on the road, I am back home in Sacramento. The City Slickers Tour was a big success. I had 5 amazing shows, met some …
City Slickers Tour: El Paso Was The Right Move
My tour mates and I didn’t know what to expect when we road into El Paso. We all quickly learned that Hip-Hop is alive and well in El Paso! LobesMatic …
City Slickers Tour: Deep In The Heart Of Texas
The City Slickers Tour was welcomed with opened arms in Denton, TX. The energy in the basement of J & J’s Pizza was definitely one of the highlights of the …
City Slickers Tour: Pronounced Mad-Rid
The City Slickers Tour hit Madrid, NM last night. The people of MADrid are MAD cool, but don’t you dare pronounce their town as muh-drid. They will quickly correct you, …
City Slickers Tour: Flag City Stand Up!
Last night the City Slickers Tour pulled into Flagstff, AZ for our second show. The show was at a real cool spot called The Hive. Flagstaff stood up! Shout out …
City Slickers Tour: Second Time Around
The City Slickers Tour touched down in Las Vegas last night, and the reception was mad lovely. Dj Uppercutz held it down like a champ on the tables for almost …
City Slickers Tour! 1/9- 1/17
So as I was sitting in my house yesterday thinking about what my next move would be, and I get a text message containing the answer… The homie Mr. P …
Best Sactown Anthem
Best Sactown anthem ‘Nine One Six’
This article was published on 09.11.14.
There are few things that get crowds pumped like local anthems. Remember Cake’s “Arco Arena” getting Sacramento Kings fans excited—even …
9 to 5 Challenge!!!
9 to 5 Challenge!!!
Mr. Hooper challenged himself to write, produce, record, and release songs based on topics suggested by a fans. Each song is made from scratch in a 9 …
Tour Diaries: 3 Emcees pt 4
What happened in Las Vegas will be be broadcast in this blog… Before the show started, Vegas PD attempted to reenact a famous seen from the Five Heartbeats by hemming …
Tour Diaries: 3 Emcees pt 3
Having breakfast at MartAnne’s Breakfast Palace in Flagstaff, AZ, and reflecting on last night’s show. The people of Flagstaff showed us a lot of love. Big thanks goes out to …
Tour Diaries: 3 Emcees pt 2
Escape from Los Angeles…
Show número uno was dope at the 5 Star Bar last night. The L.A. crowd showed a lot of love, especially when I had them chanting 9-1-6! …