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J-Hood pt 2 | Just 2 Black Brothers

podcast August 9, 2021

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Black Podcasting - J-Hood pt 2 | Just 2 Black Brothers
In this episode, we are rejoined by J-Hood.

Rapper J-Hood, born Joshua Hood, January 30th, 1984 in North Carolina and raised in NY. Followed the LOX and DMX with a grimey and gritty rap style coming out of Yonkers in the early 2000’s. He Co-Founded the notorious D-Block movement with Sheek Louch, Jadakiss and Styles P. They went on to take the mixtape circuit by storm flooding every dj with countless freestyles and songs to put the streets in a frenzy. In 2003 Hood appeared on “2 guns up” a record from Sheek Louch on Universal records that landed #65 on the top 200 bilboard. He was also featured on Ruff Ryder Vol 1 & 2 compilations, Alchemists solo project, Dj Envy, Dj Kay Slay, Styles P “Gangster & a Gentleman” Sheek “Walk witt me” among multiple other retail albums from well known artists. After deciding to leave his crew due to differences he and a few close friends started their own imprint called O.D.G. Entertainment which he signed himself to. After doing so he proceeded to distribute independent projects through his new company. He released a collaborative album with Bay Area Legend Yukmouth from the multiple platinum recording group “The Luniz” called “SAVAGES” via Empire Distribution in 2018. He also recently just released another collabo EP with the legendary Mobb Deep’s “Infamous Mobb” member Big Twins entitled “Infamous N The Hood”. J-Hood is a seasoned veteran and legend of the mixtape era. Be sure to stream the new album “PESCI 3” June 1st.

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