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Joaby ☭

@joaby___

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Rapper, Visual Artist, Producer, Sound Engineer, Promoter etc.
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Commie! (cover art)
March 14th

As many of my friends know, the process of making art is a deeply spiritual one that happens when it wants to and often when inconvenient. I work full time, have a life outside of music and am also witnessing/experiencing the craziness of our times.

I’m sure you can relate.

This record was such a fun challenge for me because I wanted to capture the feelings of my community that I hear on a daily basis. I wanted to tackle complicated emotions like on “The Parable of Martini” or “BOOMERANG”. I wanted to have fun in the face of a demonic empire. I loved making tracks like “Commie!” and “Wedding Ring (Where Ya From?)” because they got sick ass sounds and revolutionary optimism throughout. I also wanted to talk about my family’s experiences being immigrants in a hostile environment like on “Immigration Reform”. In my production, I wanted to capture my influences which included the Bolero, Reguetón, Cumbia, Dance and Hip Hop tracks that were the soundtrack of my childhood.

This is my most focused rapping and production yet.

This record is titled “Commie!” because of the main idea that drives it and because in my head I see some old MAGA guy listening to it, shaking his fist and saying to himself “Commie!”, hella mad and shit.

Let’s get active, we have nothing to lose but our chains, homie!

love to my collaborators!
@koffeethegreat
@jazzisdeadmusic
@isaac_plays_trumpet
@stephenesquivido
@miguelrecendez
@mundogotnostyle

#commie #hiphop #sacramento #communist #chicanoart taken in Sacramento, California by @joaby___

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7 months ago

COMMIE! by Joaby
(track list, not the cover art 😘)

MARCH 14th

Dropping on the anniversary of Marx’s death, this project is heavily inspired by my experiences living in Sacramento. I thought it was important to document the feelings that we’re all feeling right now and provide some sort of explanation from a leftist perspective. From using Martini, my chihuahua, as a metaphor for the struggles of forming and maintaining relationships while dealing with trauma on ‘The Parable of Martini’ to the revolutionary optimism on ‘Commie!’ this project aims to start a conversation within our city about what we can do and the role Hip Hop can play.

Big shout out to my collaborators @koffeethegreat @jazzisdeadmusic @mundogotnostyle @miguelrecendez @stephenesquivido @isaac_plays_trumpet

#commie #sacbase #hiphop #joaby #sacramento taken in Sacramento, California by @joaby___

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8 months ago

CAN ANYONE BEAT GIGS510’S 65%? 👑🔥

@joaby___, @amarri.wav, and @terudafunkjester step into the LOOK Cypher, and the crown is still up for grabs.

@therealgigs510 65% fan vote is the score to beat — so now it’s on YOU.

Who had your favorite verse? 👀 Vote in the poll and help decide who moves up the leaderboard.

🎤 @joaby___ 🎤 @amarri.wav 🎤 @terudafunkjester

🚨 A LOOK CYPHER FIRST 🚨 @terudafunkjest didn’t just step up as a featured MC — he also PRODUCED the beat for the very Cypher he’s competing on. 🔥🎹🎤

Producer AND contender. That’s different.

🎬 Post-Production: @unlabeledcreatives  🎬 Video Edit: @joshuajorrin  🎧 Audio Edit: @cheatcodeproductions_

Watch the full Cypher on YouTube and cast your vote.

#LOOKCypher #WhoHoldsTheCrown #SacramentoHipHop #HipHopCypher #UndergroundHipHop taken in Sacramento, California by @joaby___

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11 days ago

THREE ARTISTS WALK IN. ONLY ONE VERSE WILL HAVE EVERYBODY TALKING. 👀🔥

@joaby___  @amarri.wav @terudafunkjester

Three different styles step into the LOOK Cypher tomorrow. Who’s about to have the verse everybody talks about? 👀🔥

Watch the hype. Pick your favorite. Then come back tomorrow when the full Cypher drops.

🎬 Video @svintatlas 🔊 Audio @svintatlas @stayhumble_drew

Follow @look.cypher and @lookstudios.hq so you don’t miss the drop.

#LOOKCypher #SacramentoHipHop #HipHopCypher #UndergroundHipHop #NewMusic taken in Sacramento, California by @joaby___

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12 days ago

overstimulated coming soon

#deflock #sacramento taken in The Flamingo House by @joaby___

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25 days ago

The Players @tupi_coffee next event is Sept. 19, from 6pm - 10pm!

This months featured artist is @k3pha

Join us on the rooftop for a night of #livemusic challenges & our featured guest of the evening! Drinks & food are available to purchase. Local artists and musicians are encouraged to join for the challenge/open mic portion of the night. Hosted by @joaby___ & the band!

poster by @joaby___ taken in Tupi Coffee by @joaby___

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2 months ago

overstimulated coming soon

#flock #hiphop #sacramento by @joaby___

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2 months ago

we had to evacuate the building for a couple minutes lol taken in Tupi Coffee by @joaby___

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2 months ago

Tomorrow The Players @tupi_coffee kicks off its first event of the year! LINK IN BIO

Hosted by yours truly 😉

Join us for an evening of music, community & fun!

#sacramento #nightout #rooftopbar #hiphop #livemusic taken in Tupi Coffee by @joaby___

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2 months ago

In today’s edition of my steak too buttery,

I got to have a fine dining experience with my beautiful gf after exploring SF for our anniversary. I’ve been enjoying the river often and spending time with my friends.

I’m grateful for all the opportunities and joy life has granted me. I also appreciate the loss and pain for its lessons.

¡Gracias por todo! by @joaby___

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4 months ago

@joaby___ is hosting a very special night for y’all. 8.15 6pm $10 door // Poster Art by Joaby by @joaby___

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4 months ago

DELIRIUM HIPHOPAHOLICS SHOW

mucho amor to @hiphopaholicssf @deliriumcocktails & @therealrezin8 for having me! Shout out to the other performers as well!

#hiphop #sacramento #sanfrancisco #commie taken in Delirium by @joaby___

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5 months ago