About

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Make every word count. This has long been the mantra of Hoodie Allen, the 21-year old New York based rapper and songwriter. With a penchant for candid storytelling and witty punchlines, Hoodie has always been an emcee who understood the importance of connecting with the audience through his lyrics. A purveyor of summertime anthems, Hoodie Allen has gained notable buzz on the internet for his unique genre-blending style, unafraid to sample from the unconventional norms of hip hop.

His most recent work samples a diverse array of artists and sounds from UK pop singers (Marina & The Diamonds) to indie rock staples and upstarts (Two Door Cinema Club). The idiosyncrasy of the music is very fitting as Hoodie Allen is not your typical rapper. A self-described, college educated music nerd, Hoodie Allen embraces his individuality and promotes it as the main message in his hype-machine breakout “You Are Not A Robot” (2010). In August 2010, Hoodie followed up the success of “Robot” with “Words of Wisdom”, the second single off his upcoming Pep Rally mixtape, which was featured on over 65 music blogs and reached #1 on The Hype Machine, making it Hoodie’s third consecutive #1 song. The future is bright for Hoodie Allen. With the anticipated September 21st release of Pep Rally, he plans to continue providing the masses with feel-good music for a long time.