SUPAJOINT PRESS ARTICLES
You'd be hard pressed to find a more vocal and charismatic cannabis cheerleader in Phoenx than HotRock SupaJoint. The Flamboyant character is hard to miss at 6-foot-5 and adorned in tight ass leggings, shirt unbuttoned a la 1970s, a ridiculous amount of jewelry, a fake tattoo sleeve, and a wig that would make Weird Al Yankovic proud. Since medical marijuana was legalized in 2010, the entertainer has make weed his muse.
CELEBRATING WEED WITH HOTROCK SUPAJOINT (July 1st, 2021)
Courtesy of Proven Media, 710 Guide - Phoenix New Times
No one could have predicted everything that happened in 2020. Projections for 2021 might be moot, too, but in the anything-can-happen spirit of last year, here are some tongue-in-cheek visions for the Valley’s music future...
...Playboy Manbaby and HotRock SupaJoint collaborate on a concept album. After spending most of 2020 in lockdown, local bizarro indie rockers Playboy Manbaby and comedy hip-hop pothead HotRock SupaJoint reveal their pot-rock and out-of-tune saxophone opera, Mermaid Pterodactyl Smokin’ Weed, Yo, recorded entirely via Zoom.
MUSIC NOTES: FIVE LOCAL MUSIC PREDICTIONS FOR 2021 (Jan 19th, 2021)
By Niki D'Andrea - Phoenix Magazine
Phoenix, Arizona’s SupaJoint has evolved from the mascot of marijuana to the patron saint of leafy greens. The cartoonish weed-based character made the step-up official by producing his own line of prayer candles. With his huge hair, tights, and bright colors, SupaJoint was already a one of a kind persona. But the inclusion of the prayer candles in his shtick has made the joke simply divine.
STEP UP TO THE CONCERT MERCH TABLE (Mar 28th, 2020)
By J. S. Moses - Culture Sonar
We literally set the smoke alarms off in this very special 4/20 Episode with the Phoenix Rapper, Comedian, and Weed Legend Hotrock Supajoint!!! We talk and smoke all things Cannabis! Everything from the many benefits, the ignorant laws, the Reefer Madness generation, edibles, dispensaries, plus his amazing #greenfored story that got shared on FOX News plus much, much more!
THE BOGCAST EPISODE 12 - HOTROCK SUPAJOINT (Apr 20th, 2019)
Hosted by Keith and Bryan
The 4/20 festivities at Bud’s Roosevelt Row location on Saturday, April 20, will involve live music, a free raffle, live art sessions, and a variety of amazing vendors. Local bands like Jerusafunk, Snailmate, and Whstle will perform, as will weed-loving comedy rapper HotRock SupaJoint, who will also celebrate the release of his new book, The Art of the MemeHack. And he’ll probably be celebrating with a smoke-out session or three.
YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST 4/20 PARTIES AND EVENTS IN PHOENIX IN 2019 (Apr 19th, 2019)
By Benjamin Leatherman - Phoenix New Times
Growing With Fishes Podcast welcome guest HotRock SupaJoint to discuss growing aquaponic & cannabis.
GROWING WITH FISHES PODCAST, EPISODE 134 (Apr 19th, 2019)
Hosted by Steve Dread
Brian and Shelly welcome their friend Hotrock Supajoint to discuss their favorite stoner movies including Grandmas Boy, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Chakra Kahn.
BS MOVIES PODCAST (Apr 19th, 2019)
Hosted by Brian and Shelly
HotRock's "SupaJoint SupaToonz", an animated series following the make believe life of the infamous weed rapper, was pitched to Adult Swim's Development Meeting broadcast by the show's co-creator Ralph Michael Brekan. Watch the pitch Adult Swim said "YES" to yo!
ADULT SWIM DEVELOPMENT MEETING BROADCAST (Nov 29th, 2018)
Development Meeting broadcast - AdultSwim.com
Tune in to The Loco Rundown Sept 6th, 2018 for Episode 11 of Season 2 where Mr. "HotRock SupaJoint" will be our special guest for the evening. Get your joints and questions ready and join The Loco Rundown's Facebook Live feed when the show is on and rocking!!!
THE LOCO RUNDOWN RADIO SHOW (Sept 5th, 2018)
Hosted by DieNasty - Icon Radio Broadcast and Podcast
"A Phoenix comedian found himself in the spotlight after a #GreenForEd logo he created went viral after being shared by local Fox 10 news anchor Kari Lake. Lake's tweet caused controversy Tuesday after she suggested the #RedForEd teacher movement is nothing more than a push to legalize marijuana, linking to a green T-shirt with the hashtag #GreenForEd. Lake later apologized for drawing an 'incorrect conclusion.'"
PHOENIX COMEDIAN GOES VIRAL WITH #GREENFORED AFTER FOX 10 ANCHOR TWEET (Apr 26, 2018)
By Lorraine Longhi - The Republic azcentral.com
"HotRock SupaJoint doesn't freestyle. His music is rehearsed. And he's definitely proud to hold the title of Phoenix's fakest rapper. SupaJoint has an unorthodox way of laying down his rhymes, and everything, and we do mean everything, is about weed. His rhymes, his beats, his life — you name it."
HOTROCK SUPAJOINT WANTS TO BE THE 'LARRY THE CABLE GUY OF WEED (Apr 20, 2018)
By Henri Benard - phoenixnewtimes.com
"6. Hotrock SupaJoint. Lyrically this might not be the best Marked Up Challenge on this list. Although, I will say it’s one of the most creative and entertaining. HotRock SupaJoint is somewhat of an enigma to Arizona Hip Hop. His weed crazy antics and comedy style rap videos make for great entertainment and he definitely knows how to draw in the spotlight. His hilarious video and awesome editing skills grabs SupaJoint the #6 spot on my list."
BEN'S TOP 10: THE MARKED UP CHALLENGE (Feb 5, 2018)
By Ben Steezy - Beensteezy.com
"I like to finish my video round ups with a Supajoint, because if you save it to the end you can more shit done with your day. Also, Supajoint keeps making these hilarious fucking videos that I always try to watch at work so I’m spitting my coffee on monitors I don’t have to pay to replace. This is another number from the recently released “Bitchez Love Mixtapes”, which everyone reading should own by now. If not, please go check that shit out immediately. Here Supajoint very nearly approaches sensitive Drake like shit, but mostly it’s about light up with a woman. There are so many brilliant comedic moments in the video, whether it’s Supajoint fully dressed in a bubble bath or every time Blaze appears. The point is, this is all for fun and you don’t need to be StressN unless you want to go way out of your to do so. In the words of Supajoint, “Stay high homies.”"
VIDEO ROUND UP: PLAYBOY MANBABY, JANE N' THE JUNGLE, FORESTEATER AND MORE (May 23. 2017)
By Mitchell Hillman - soundsaroundtown.net
"If I wanted to, I’m pretty sure I could make an entire writing career out of covering everything HotRock SupaJoint releases, and I’d probably have a pretty great time doing it. If you haven’t checked out the self help video he released late last year, please do so now. Just search for Chakra Kahn (A Stoner’s Guided Meditation…) and you’ll find your guide to inner peace. Never one to rest on his laurels Supajoint celebrated this year’s 420 by releasing his own take on a mix tape, called, subtly enough Bitchez Love Mixtapez. If you weren’t aware, Hotrock Supajoint loves weed, not like, not like like, not affectionate about it, none of that sensitive Drake type shit, SupaJoint fucking loves weed and a distant second seems to be rapping about how much he loves it. This mixtape is amazing and I’m going to slip most of it into this blog over the coming months until you all download it. Enjoy HotRock SupaJoint with DJ Swamp and the hilarity that is “I Love Weed.”"
VIDEO ROUND UP: THE SINK OR SWIM, STEFF AND THE ARTICLES, WESLYNN AND MORE! (May 9, 2017)
By MItchell Hillman - soundsaroundtown.net
"There’s one thing local rapper HotRock SupaJoint likes more than sick beats and skin-tight pants, and that’s the sweet leaf. You can find the local legend on stage taking stoner rock to a “higher” level, slinging beats and spitting rhymes, rocking bell bottoms, a handlebar mustache, a giant, curly wig and his favorite accessory — the devil’s lettuce."
THE RIGHT TRACK: A PEEK INSIDE THE PLAYLIST OF PHOENIX'S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE - HOTROCK SUPAJOINT (Apr 21, 2017)
By Madison Rutherford - College Times
"The Legendary HotRock SupaJoint from Phoenix, AZ stops by the show for a very special 420 episode. We cover everything from weed to marijuana and a whole lot more!!"
EYL RADIO - EPISODE 15 (Apr 20, 2017)
By EYL Radio - eylradio.com
Paul Goebel takes HotRock SupaJoint to Krispy Kreme
COMEDIANS SHAME EATING IN DRIVE THRUS PODCAST (Apr 20, 2017)
By Paul Goebel - paulgoebelfriend.podcast.com
"Just like many of his fellow pot-lovers, Supajoint will be celebrating in a big way on Thursday, April 20. He’s got a new mixtape/album, Bitchez Love Mixtapez, dropping that day, as well as a new music video for the single, “The Nite ‘Fo 420” where he stars as “Sativa Claus.” He’ll also perform at the 420 Flame of Thrones party at the Lost Leaf and also hit up a few local dispensaries and smoke shops."
THE 20 BEST 420 PARTIES AND EVENTS IN PHOENIX IN 2017 (Apr 18, 2017)
By Benjamin Leatherman - Phoenix New Times
"HotRock SupaJoint has produced another amazing music video, this time celebrating The Nite Before 4/20! This one is a lot of fun, but it is probably the most Not Safe For Work thing I've ever posted; with drug use, partial nudity, and illustrated sex acts. Some of these lyrics are quite funny though!"
TOP STORY (Apr 13, 2017)
By Tim Webb - Discchord.com
"HotRock SupaJoint is a rapper, comedian, businessman, producer and Phoenix legend and I am so happy to have been able to have him on the show! His new release, "Chakra Khan" is an absolute blast! Check it out!"
HOUR LONG PODCAST INTERVIEW (Feb 28, 2017)
By Matt Slusser - Getting Stoked Podcast
"All you SupaJoint fans, get ready to get centered because your favorite stoner just expanded from humorous HipHop into some serious shit. That’s right, folks. The performer known as HotRock SupaJoint who made his name on the Phoenix scene with his #weed antics gets downright spiritual in his latest film enterprise: Chakra Khan (A Stoner’s Guided Meditation…)."
SUPAJOINT'S CHAKRA KHAN LEADS LISTENERS IN SOME GUIDED MEDICATION (Feb 9, 2017)
By Carly Schorman, - Yab Yum Music & Arts
"This is the podcast of Phoenix-area emcee and entertainer Hotrock Supajoint's live performance and interview on Rise, originally broadcast on February 1, 2017."
HOUR LONG PODCAST INTERVIEW (Feb 2, 2017)
Kaja Brown and DJ Hockey Chuck - Rise Radio Phoenix
"28. SupaJoint, “Chakra Kahn” - This is epic, a nearly 25-minute dose of animated stoner wisdom – or, as the subtitle puts it, “A Stoner's Guided Meditation fo like Cleanin Up ya Chakras an S—t” – from the cult of personality that is HotRock SupaJoint. And yet, it somehow doesn’t make you wish he’d edited it down to a more reasonable length. He’s good at rambling, backed by trippy, trance-inducing soundscapes and beats from Beemaster J. SupaJoint himself appears in animated form, inviting you to “close yo eyes and buckle up, homies, ‘cause Hotrock got the keys to the spaceship, yo, and we blastin’ off into that universe.” It would hard to overstate how cool the animation is. And SupaJoint did it himself, which only makes it that much more impressive when he does achieve “the realization, yo… the fulcrum, the manifestation of the awesomeness, yo.””
BEST MUSIC VIDEOS BY PHOENIX ARTISTS IN 2016 (Jan 21, 2017)
By Ed Masley - AZCentral.com
“W.A.S.H. with HotRock SupaJoint - "Light Em Up" It seem like this was a match made in heaven, and certainly the sensible fusion between W.A.S.H. and HotRock SupaJoint seems like it was a long time coming. It's a mad dance number courtesy of Ducky and Puddles with the comedic weed genius of HotRock, who admits in his flow that he's never before recorded a dance number. It's awkward and brilliantly hilarious, as is the video, where the trio hit Castles & Coasters after getting blazed in their ride. They romp through mini-golf and the arcade, get a little improvised fencing in, as well as some air hockey. At least by the time they get to the second drop HotRock is on top of it, and by then the song has embedded itself permanently in your mind. It's a pretty awesome combination, and it's yet another example of W.A.S.H. being the mischievous masters at their brand of over-the-top debaucherous EDM. 2017 better hold a W.A.S.H. album or EP at the very least in its future. This ducky duo has been putting single after single out for a year and a half, I just want them collected in one place, one slab of total W.A.S.H. dance party. This ducky duo has been putting single after single out for a year and a half, I just want them collected in one place, one slab of total W.A.S.H. dance party.”
NEW MUSIC FROM... (Nov 10, 2016)
By MItchell Hillman - Phoenix New Times
“HotRock has performed all over the southwest US, delighting crowds with his tales from the dankside, keeping crowds lit up, along with helping countless bands as a producer and video editor. HotRock is also working on hosting a live weekly video potcast called "The HotRock SupaJoint Supashow", incorporating many genres of music and comedy, which should begin in early November... If he doesn't get too high and forget he's working on it before then.”
By Alt Bella Magazine (Sep 30, 2016)
The super-high, glamorous HotRock SupaJoint (@Supajoint, Fakest: A Hip Hopera Mockumentary, The Supajoint Manifesto) watched an episode of the Golden Girls with us through a cannabis smokescreen. We watched the one where Dorothy goes on a blind date which evolves into just a sexual relationship and no one can handle it. Also, Rose and Blanche decide to mentor two girls. We talked about Potion #9, the movie To Kill A Sunrise and being motherless.
HOUR LONG PODCAST INTERVIEW (June 15th, 2016)
Genevieve Rice and Anthony Desamito - Thank You For Being a Podcast
“HotRock SupaJoint sits down an bowls out with the two Michaels in this potcast episode from Bird City Radio. From the desert metropolis of the American Southwest, promoting all things cool that make up our beloved Bird City. Hosted by two guys named Michael (Michael Paul Kohn and Michael Palladino). The official podcast of the Bird City Comedy Festival."
HOUR LONG PODCAST INTERVIEW (May 20, 2016)
Michael Paul Kohn and Michael Palladino - Bird City Radio
"If Slow Moses are indica, HotRock is all sativa, baby. He’s the spiraling, THC-infused giggles you get from putting a little too much Durban Poison in your gravity bong. You’d be hard pressed to find a bigger ganja lover than SupaJoint. The dude was even born on 4/20 (allegedly), and he rarely raps about anything other than God’s green herb. Whether it’s “Weed Weed Mothafucka,” “#Weed,” or “Just Another Weed Song (JAWS)” SupaJoint’s vibes will leave your jaws aching the next day from too much grinning. His self-directed B-movie, Fakest, is the local equivalent of Cheech and Chong, a movie that if you’re not watching high as fuck, you’re not watching right."
THE 9 TRIPPIEST BANDS IN PHOENIX (May 2, 2016)
By Troy Farah - Phoenix New Times
"5. HotRock SupaJoint, "Sensitive Drake Type S**t (High)" NSFW - In which Supa Joint plays a producer recording a studio full of Supa Joints, all played by Supa Joint. It worked for Paul McCartney and it’s just as silly here, which is exactly what the song deserves. As Supa Joint, whose performance here, in all three or four roles, explains the inspiration in the YouTube notes: “So Kendrick Lamar's new album drop an the earth like totally freak the f out, so I wrote a song about how much I love weed. This video be pretty much how that recordin session went yo. Yeah. Enjoy homies. Stay high foreva yo. #weed.” Oh yeah, also, do not watch this video at work, around children (yours or especially other people’s) or anywhere near your parole officer should you have one."
BEST MUSIC VIDEOS MADE BY PHOENIX ARTISTS IN 2015 (Jan 29, 2016)
By Ed Masley, The Repbulic - azcentral.com
"As the only other rapper to grace the cover the New Times in 2015, HotRock Supajoint drove in his own lane with his comical weed theme raps and outrageous outfits and hairstyles. His short film "FAKEST: A Hip Hopera Mockumentary" sold out FilmBar on multiple nights. His lighthearted approach to the music makes him one of the most well liked and approachable dudes in Arizona hip-hop, and with legalization on the ballot in 2016, SupaJoint has managed to find the perfect niche.”
THE 2015 PHOENIX HIP-HOP POWER LIST (Jan 11, 2016)
By Jason Ikner - Phoenix New Times
"Other than Ray Reeves, HotRock SupaJoint is the only musician in town that has released an entire full-length movie this year."
11 BEST MUSIC VIDEOS MADE BY PHOENIX BANDS: 2015 EDITION (Dec 10, 2015)
By David Accomazzo and Troy Farah - Phoenix New Times
"The fakest rapper in all the land is also easily one of the most entertaining acts Phoenix has going right now. With his wig, his tattoo sleeves, and his ski- tight outfits, the king of weed rap presides over his fant kingdom looking down upon the peasants from a “high” up place. Then he hits the stage and it’s nothing but weed jokes and fun. HotRock isn’t about much except for weed and having a good time, and the fact that he is willing to wear pants tighter than any skinny jeans we’ve ever seen at every performance only highlights his dedication to his character."
THE 8 BEST COSTUMED BANDS IN ARIZONA (Oct 26, 2015)
By Jeff Moses - Phoenix New Times
“SupaJoint rocks two iPads and a microphone, but sometimes, like tonight, he substitutes his iPhone for his drum machine. He builds his beats using apps like Audiobus and ThumbJab, but he never stays near his setup for long — most of the time he raps while weaving through the crowd, getting as close as people will let him. And people seem to love it, even if they can only return nervous smiles to his hot breath.”
COVER STORY - HOTROCK SUPAJOINT IS PROUD TO BE PHOENIX'S FAKEST RAPPER (Jul 1, 2015)
By Troy Farah - Phoenix New Times
“Kohn says he and Palladino are committed to finding new talent - “not just booking our friends, which happens at a lot of places.” They may have caught a rising star in HotRock SupaJoint, the self-proclaimed “Fakest Rapper of All Time.” Something of a cross between Ali G and Weird Al, the towering HotRock draws a crowd with rap spoofs that make up for in hilarity what they lack in political correctness.”
LAUGH LOCAL: TAFFY ROOM STRETCHES VALLEY COMEDY SCENE (May 1, 2015)
By Tom Scanlon - Imagesaz.com
"HotRock SupaJoint is many things. He is a musician, a comedian, a staunch advocate for weed, the head of joint rolling at 56th Street Records, and so much more. He is probably best known for his music. His songs seem to have a common theme amongst them with titles like "Rollin Stoned," "Weed Weed Mothafucka," "Who Loves The Weed," and "Yeah I'll Smoke That Shit." He tends to have a keen focus on all things marijuana related throughout his canon. A couple weeks ago, as it was inevitable, he finally dropped a love song, and in true form it's a love song about weed. Granted, "Sensitive Drake Type Sh!t (High)" also gives a shout out to his personal stylist and fluffer Baby K, it's largely about his love for weed. The song, released as many of his are, came out through a brilliantly hilarious video that you can watch above. All kidding aside and as funny as it is, it also happens to be a damn fine song. SupaJoint is like the Weird Al of Weed--clearly talented and clearly obsessed. He references Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Marvin Gay in one pop culture swoop with a sweet soulful delivery. Just make sure that no one in the Marvin Gaye camp hear this either yo, alright."
RIGHT HEAR, RIGHT NOW: 5 SONGS BY PHOENIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD HEAR (Apr 16, 2015)
By Mitchell Hillman - Phoenix New Times
If you're a fan of "The Parent Trap" and "The Patty Duke Show" in their expert use of the split screen, you'll flip at the seamless sight of HotRock SupaJoint overdubbing with himself at Insuna Recording Studios in Phoenix. SupaJoint confided that he edited the following video himself over a 36-hour period where, oh yes, massive amounts of medicinal herb were consumed. Although the song is named "Sensitive Drake Type Sh** " a more fitting title might be: "What would Kendrick Lamar do?"
PLUGGING INTO PHOENIX: THE HILL IN MIND, GHETTO COWGIRL - VIDEO OF THE WEEK (Apr 9, 2015)
By Serene Dominic - Special for the Republic azcentral.com
"Reader SupaJoint put together an extremely professional looking video, for the least professional music. This funny take on some "sensitive Drake type shit" had me cracking up throughout. If you're going to do comedy songs you've got to be musical and genuinely funny; both of which he nailed here! I especially liked his creative use of Thumbjam throughout."
TOP STORY (Apr 8, 2015)
By Tim Webb - Discchord.com
"OK, technically this was released in late 2013, but we were all so stoned we forgot about it last year. Either way, it was 2014 that HotRock SupaJoint's video for "Happy Birthday (Stoner)" really made waves. In certain circles, the mantra "hell yeah smoke weed" became akin to a meme. You'd hear it, feigned in HotRock's baked cadence, in response to almost anytime anyone offered to smoke you out. Or, if it was someone's birthday, it wasn't uncommon to see the video (now sitting on 12,000 views and counting) posted to someone's Facebook wall. Directed by Mike Gustie, "Happy Birthday" features HotRock playing air guitar with a bong, smoking a joint with a (fake) baby, and, of course, a plethora of toking up. The bright, fuzzy colors and pot leaf motifs just add to the charm of this video that people will be watching for years to come."
10 BEST MUSIC VIDEOS FROM PHOENIX MUSICIANS IN 2014 (Dec 22, 2014)
By David Accomazzo and Troy Farah - Phoenix New Times
"For todaze #SmokeBreak we’re checking out episode 16 of That Weed Show brought to you by our dank budz Soy Sauce Boss & HotRock SupaJoint! Supa & Soy are still rollin’ strong and producing one the hottest weed-friendly radio broadcasts on the planet earth! Episode 16 is packed tight with ganja-gracious jams and bong loads of laughs! So, break it up, pack it up, light it up and bong along with The 420 Times and That Weed Show for your 4:20! Toke on and take it lite! “I love weed, yo!” so says SupaJoint."
THE 420 SMOKE BREAK: THAT WEED SHOW EPISODE 16 (Aug 1, 2014)
By The 420 Times Staff - The420Times.com
"HotRock SupaJoint joined us on the air back in July to play some music and talk weed and 56th Street Records. We have the podcast available for you and the complete playlist down below! Enjoy!!"
HOUR LONG PODCAST INTERVIEW (July 2nd, 2014)
Carly and Mark of Yab Yum Music & Arts - Radio Phoenix
“He's six feet, seven inches tall, counting the cowboy boots and afro, and in his trademark skin-tight fashion, HotRock SupaJoint sticks out at any show like a smoking bong at the Republican National Convention. The act is half hip-hop show, half stand-up comedy, but 100 percent entertaining, and the guy knows how to get weird. At his live shows he can be found stalking the stage and gyrating for the crowd; in his videos he finds ways to incorporate weed, and hilarity into all sorts of situations, including a birthday party and gardening. With a catalog full of nothing but songs about weed HotRock is one of the one of the few artists keeping the genre of weed hip-hop fresh.”
9 ODDEST BANDS IN PHOENIX (May 13, 2014)
By Jeff Moses - Phoenix New Times
“Valley stoner rap guru HotRock SupaJoint took some time out of his busy day to answer some pressing questions in honor of 4/20, which apparently is some sort of weed holiday. You really have to spend some time in HotRock's presence to get a true feel for this man, and perhaps a contact high, but his humor, his honesty, and his high-ness is definitely for real and, as the kids say, dope as _______ (insert your favorite expletive). Sit back, spark one up (if you are so inclined), and enjoy the ride. HotRock SupaJoint definitely does. Hot Rock is one of the hardest working musicians, videographers, and emcees in town. Catch him at his birthday party on Sunday, April 20, at the Lost Leaf with a veritable bong load of killer bands. Up On The Sun: Why weed? HotRock SupaJoint: Cause weed is awesome. Cause weed is the shit. Cause one a my homies said to me somethin' like (while passin' that fatty) "Yo Hot Rock. Ya jus' gotta write about what ya love an' what's in ya heart mang."”
FOUR AND 20 (OR SO) QUESTIONS WITH HOTROCK SUPAJOINT (Apr 10, 2014)
By Tom Reardon - The Phoenix New Times
"Part rapper, part comedy act, Phoenix’s Supa Joint dedicates nearly every minute of his time on the mic talking about getting high. His record “Rollin Stoned,” is so packed with odes to weed that it might make Wiz Khalifa doubt his devotion, and Supa Joint’s outragous onstage personality always makes for a great show."
LOCAL SHOWS TO SEE IN MARCH: VIVA PHX,, TRUNKSPACE (Mar 3, 2014)
By Joe Golfen - The Republic - AzCentral.com
It’s common conception that musicians get high. No, let us restate, it’s a fact. And whilst a very high percentage (see what we did there?) of artists use artificial means for inspiration, here in our musical community there is one musician we have a sneaky suspicion it’s less hobby and more career: HotRock SupaJoint.
MUSICIAN MOST LIKELY HIGH RIGHT NOW: HOTROCK SUPAJOINT (Jan 4, 2014)
YabYum Awards - Yab Yum Music & Arts
"The SAN is back from high-atus with the one and only Hotrock Supajoint! We talk about... wait, what did we talk about? I'm totally spacing. But it's cool, just give it a listen. We play four tracks from the man himself, and you'll get to hear my lukewarm stand-up set from Long Wong's on 12/1, in which I was asked the "Inside the Actor's Studio" questions by Page the Village Idiot! It's a show so big, we had to use three rolling papers!"
THE SOCIAL ANIMAL NETWORK PODCAST #8 (Dec 6, 2013)
Michael Palladino - The Social Animal Network Podcast
"HotRock of Supa Joint is an interesting looking guy. Standing about six feet six inches tall he already stuck out in a crowd without his trademark wig and tattoos. But when he brings himself out in costume it’s like a super funky, stoned alien is walking the streets of Phoenix. When asked how much of his act is satire on hip-hop weed culture and how much is for real, his response was, “my mustache is real.” But his totally weed-based, hip-hop/comedy schtick is resonating with Valley crowds as he has found himself playing big time shows like the Medical Marijuana Growers Cup. On July 27 at The Lo Cash Ninja’s punk rock show he stuck out that much more. He sat down — never leaving the character he created or sharing his birth-name — to talk Supa Joint, weedlife, and everything else ‘HotRock.’"
HOT ROCK: THE WEED, SATIRE AND HIP-HOP KING OF PHOENIX (Q&A interview, Aug 5, 2013)
By Jeff Moses - Modern Times Magazine
"Seriously, just listening to Supa Joint’s new album Rollin Stoned makes you want to smoke weed. I know, that’s not you, right? No? It will be. If you truly listen to this album, and I mean zoned out tuned in headphones kind of listening, you’ll undoubtedly want to hit something sticky. I’m not saying you will. I’m merely saying that by the time track four comes along, “Damn I Wanna Smoke Some Weed,” you’ll be nodding your head in mutual agreement. You can’t help it! Trying to count the marijuana references on Rollin Stoned could be a holy mission for some devout followers of Supa Joint: they are continuous and gratuitous."
MORE ARIZONA HIP HOP (Jul 20, 2013)
Yab Yum Music - Yab Yum Music
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CELEBRATING WEED WITH HOTROCK SUPAJOINT (July 1st, 2021)
Courtesy of Proven Media, 710 Guide - Phoenix New Times
No one could have predicted everything that happened in 2020. Projections for 2021 might be moot, too, but in the anything-can-happen spirit of last year, here are some tongue-in-cheek visions for the Valley’s music future...
...Playboy Manbaby and HotRock SupaJoint collaborate on a concept album. After spending most of 2020 in lockdown, local bizarro indie rockers Playboy Manbaby and comedy hip-hop pothead HotRock SupaJoint reveal their pot-rock and out-of-tune saxophone opera, Mermaid Pterodactyl Smokin’ Weed, Yo, recorded entirely via Zoom.
MUSIC NOTES: FIVE LOCAL MUSIC PREDICTIONS FOR 2021 (Jan 19th, 2021)
By Niki D'Andrea - Phoenix Magazine
Phoenix, Arizona’s SupaJoint has evolved from the mascot of marijuana to the patron saint of leafy greens. The cartoonish weed-based character made the step-up official by producing his own line of prayer candles. With his huge hair, tights, and bright colors, SupaJoint was already a one of a kind persona. But the inclusion of the prayer candles in his shtick has made the joke simply divine.
STEP UP TO THE CONCERT MERCH TABLE (Mar 28th, 2020)
By J. S. Moses - Culture Sonar
We literally set the smoke alarms off in this very special 4/20 Episode with the Phoenix Rapper, Comedian, and Weed Legend Hotrock Supajoint!!! We talk and smoke all things Cannabis! Everything from the many benefits, the ignorant laws, the Reefer Madness generation, edibles, dispensaries, plus his amazing #greenfored story that got shared on FOX News plus much, much more!
THE BOGCAST EPISODE 12 - HOTROCK SUPAJOINT (Apr 20th, 2019)
Hosted by Keith and Bryan
The 4/20 festivities at Bud’s Roosevelt Row location on Saturday, April 20, will involve live music, a free raffle, live art sessions, and a variety of amazing vendors. Local bands like Jerusafunk, Snailmate, and Whstle will perform, as will weed-loving comedy rapper HotRock SupaJoint, who will also celebrate the release of his new book, The Art of the MemeHack. And he’ll probably be celebrating with a smoke-out session or three.
YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST 4/20 PARTIES AND EVENTS IN PHOENIX IN 2019 (Apr 19th, 2019)
By Benjamin Leatherman - Phoenix New Times
Growing With Fishes Podcast welcome guest HotRock SupaJoint to discuss growing aquaponic & cannabis.
GROWING WITH FISHES PODCAST, EPISODE 134 (Apr 19th, 2019)
Hosted by Steve Dread
Brian and Shelly welcome their friend Hotrock Supajoint to discuss their favorite stoner movies including Grandmas Boy, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Chakra Kahn.
BS MOVIES PODCAST (Apr 19th, 2019)
Hosted by Brian and Shelly
HotRock's "SupaJoint SupaToonz", an animated series following the make believe life of the infamous weed rapper, was pitched to Adult Swim's Development Meeting broadcast by the show's co-creator Ralph Michael Brekan. Watch the pitch Adult Swim said "YES" to yo!
ADULT SWIM DEVELOPMENT MEETING BROADCAST (Nov 29th, 2018)
Development Meeting broadcast - AdultSwim.com
Tune in to The Loco Rundown Sept 6th, 2018 for Episode 11 of Season 2 where Mr. "HotRock SupaJoint" will be our special guest for the evening. Get your joints and questions ready and join The Loco Rundown's Facebook Live feed when the show is on and rocking!!!
THE LOCO RUNDOWN RADIO SHOW (Sept 5th, 2018)
Hosted by DieNasty - Icon Radio Broadcast and Podcast
"A Phoenix comedian found himself in the spotlight after a #GreenForEd logo he created went viral after being shared by local Fox 10 news anchor Kari Lake. Lake's tweet caused controversy Tuesday after she suggested the #RedForEd teacher movement is nothing more than a push to legalize marijuana, linking to a green T-shirt with the hashtag #GreenForEd. Lake later apologized for drawing an 'incorrect conclusion.'"
PHOENIX COMEDIAN GOES VIRAL WITH #GREENFORED AFTER FOX 10 ANCHOR TWEET (Apr 26, 2018)
By Lorraine Longhi - The Republic azcentral.com
"HotRock SupaJoint doesn't freestyle. His music is rehearsed. And he's definitely proud to hold the title of Phoenix's fakest rapper. SupaJoint has an unorthodox way of laying down his rhymes, and everything, and we do mean everything, is about weed. His rhymes, his beats, his life — you name it."
HOTROCK SUPAJOINT WANTS TO BE THE 'LARRY THE CABLE GUY OF WEED (Apr 20, 2018)
By Henri Benard - phoenixnewtimes.com
"6. Hotrock SupaJoint. Lyrically this might not be the best Marked Up Challenge on this list. Although, I will say it’s one of the most creative and entertaining. HotRock SupaJoint is somewhat of an enigma to Arizona Hip Hop. His weed crazy antics and comedy style rap videos make for great entertainment and he definitely knows how to draw in the spotlight. His hilarious video and awesome editing skills grabs SupaJoint the #6 spot on my list."
BEN'S TOP 10: THE MARKED UP CHALLENGE (Feb 5, 2018)
By Ben Steezy - Beensteezy.com
"I like to finish my video round ups with a Supajoint, because if you save it to the end you can more shit done with your day. Also, Supajoint keeps making these hilarious fucking videos that I always try to watch at work so I’m spitting my coffee on monitors I don’t have to pay to replace. This is another number from the recently released “Bitchez Love Mixtapes”, which everyone reading should own by now. If not, please go check that shit out immediately. Here Supajoint very nearly approaches sensitive Drake like shit, but mostly it’s about light up with a woman. There are so many brilliant comedic moments in the video, whether it’s Supajoint fully dressed in a bubble bath or every time Blaze appears. The point is, this is all for fun and you don’t need to be StressN unless you want to go way out of your to do so. In the words of Supajoint, “Stay high homies.”"
VIDEO ROUND UP: PLAYBOY MANBABY, JANE N' THE JUNGLE, FORESTEATER AND MORE (May 23. 2017)
By Mitchell Hillman - soundsaroundtown.net
"If I wanted to, I’m pretty sure I could make an entire writing career out of covering everything HotRock SupaJoint releases, and I’d probably have a pretty great time doing it. If you haven’t checked out the self help video he released late last year, please do so now. Just search for Chakra Kahn (A Stoner’s Guided Meditation…) and you’ll find your guide to inner peace. Never one to rest on his laurels Supajoint celebrated this year’s 420 by releasing his own take on a mix tape, called, subtly enough Bitchez Love Mixtapez. If you weren’t aware, Hotrock Supajoint loves weed, not like, not like like, not affectionate about it, none of that sensitive Drake type shit, SupaJoint fucking loves weed and a distant second seems to be rapping about how much he loves it. This mixtape is amazing and I’m going to slip most of it into this blog over the coming months until you all download it. Enjoy HotRock SupaJoint with DJ Swamp and the hilarity that is “I Love Weed.”"
VIDEO ROUND UP: THE SINK OR SWIM, STEFF AND THE ARTICLES, WESLYNN AND MORE! (May 9, 2017)
By MItchell Hillman - soundsaroundtown.net
"There’s one thing local rapper HotRock SupaJoint likes more than sick beats and skin-tight pants, and that’s the sweet leaf. You can find the local legend on stage taking stoner rock to a “higher” level, slinging beats and spitting rhymes, rocking bell bottoms, a handlebar mustache, a giant, curly wig and his favorite accessory — the devil’s lettuce."
THE RIGHT TRACK: A PEEK INSIDE THE PLAYLIST OF PHOENIX'S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE - HOTROCK SUPAJOINT (Apr 21, 2017)
By Madison Rutherford - College Times
"The Legendary HotRock SupaJoint from Phoenix, AZ stops by the show for a very special 420 episode. We cover everything from weed to marijuana and a whole lot more!!"
EYL RADIO - EPISODE 15 (Apr 20, 2017)
By EYL Radio - eylradio.com
Paul Goebel takes HotRock SupaJoint to Krispy Kreme
COMEDIANS SHAME EATING IN DRIVE THRUS PODCAST (Apr 20, 2017)
By Paul Goebel - paulgoebelfriend.podcast.com
"Just like many of his fellow pot-lovers, Supajoint will be celebrating in a big way on Thursday, April 20. He’s got a new mixtape/album, Bitchez Love Mixtapez, dropping that day, as well as a new music video for the single, “The Nite ‘Fo 420” where he stars as “Sativa Claus.” He’ll also perform at the 420 Flame of Thrones party at the Lost Leaf and also hit up a few local dispensaries and smoke shops."
THE 20 BEST 420 PARTIES AND EVENTS IN PHOENIX IN 2017 (Apr 18, 2017)
By Benjamin Leatherman - Phoenix New Times
"HotRock SupaJoint has produced another amazing music video, this time celebrating The Nite Before 4/20! This one is a lot of fun, but it is probably the most Not Safe For Work thing I've ever posted; with drug use, partial nudity, and illustrated sex acts. Some of these lyrics are quite funny though!"
TOP STORY (Apr 13, 2017)
By Tim Webb - Discchord.com
"HotRock SupaJoint is a rapper, comedian, businessman, producer and Phoenix legend and I am so happy to have been able to have him on the show! His new release, "Chakra Khan" is an absolute blast! Check it out!"
HOUR LONG PODCAST INTERVIEW (Feb 28, 2017)
By Matt Slusser - Getting Stoked Podcast
"All you SupaJoint fans, get ready to get centered because your favorite stoner just expanded from humorous HipHop into some serious shit. That’s right, folks. The performer known as HotRock SupaJoint who made his name on the Phoenix scene with his #weed antics gets downright spiritual in his latest film enterprise: Chakra Khan (A Stoner’s Guided Meditation…)."
SUPAJOINT'S CHAKRA KHAN LEADS LISTENERS IN SOME GUIDED MEDICATION (Feb 9, 2017)
By Carly Schorman, - Yab Yum Music & Arts
"This is the podcast of Phoenix-area emcee and entertainer Hotrock Supajoint's live performance and interview on Rise, originally broadcast on February 1, 2017."
HOUR LONG PODCAST INTERVIEW (Feb 2, 2017)
Kaja Brown and DJ Hockey Chuck - Rise Radio Phoenix
"28. SupaJoint, “Chakra Kahn” - This is epic, a nearly 25-minute dose of animated stoner wisdom – or, as the subtitle puts it, “A Stoner's Guided Meditation fo like Cleanin Up ya Chakras an S—t” – from the cult of personality that is HotRock SupaJoint. And yet, it somehow doesn’t make you wish he’d edited it down to a more reasonable length. He’s good at rambling, backed by trippy, trance-inducing soundscapes and beats from Beemaster J. SupaJoint himself appears in animated form, inviting you to “close yo eyes and buckle up, homies, ‘cause Hotrock got the keys to the spaceship, yo, and we blastin’ off into that universe.” It would hard to overstate how cool the animation is. And SupaJoint did it himself, which only makes it that much more impressive when he does achieve “the realization, yo… the fulcrum, the manifestation of the awesomeness, yo.””
BEST MUSIC VIDEOS BY PHOENIX ARTISTS IN 2016 (Jan 21, 2017)
By Ed Masley - AZCentral.com
“W.A.S.H. with HotRock SupaJoint - "Light Em Up" It seem like this was a match made in heaven, and certainly the sensible fusion between W.A.S.H. and HotRock SupaJoint seems like it was a long time coming. It's a mad dance number courtesy of Ducky and Puddles with the comedic weed genius of HotRock, who admits in his flow that he's never before recorded a dance number. It's awkward and brilliantly hilarious, as is the video, where the trio hit Castles & Coasters after getting blazed in their ride. They romp through mini-golf and the arcade, get a little improvised fencing in, as well as some air hockey. At least by the time they get to the second drop HotRock is on top of it, and by then the song has embedded itself permanently in your mind. It's a pretty awesome combination, and it's yet another example of W.A.S.H. being the mischievous masters at their brand of over-the-top debaucherous EDM. 2017 better hold a W.A.S.H. album or EP at the very least in its future. This ducky duo has been putting single after single out for a year and a half, I just want them collected in one place, one slab of total W.A.S.H. dance party. This ducky duo has been putting single after single out for a year and a half, I just want them collected in one place, one slab of total W.A.S.H. dance party.”
NEW MUSIC FROM... (Nov 10, 2016)
By MItchell Hillman - Phoenix New Times
“HotRock has performed all over the southwest US, delighting crowds with his tales from the dankside, keeping crowds lit up, along with helping countless bands as a producer and video editor. HotRock is also working on hosting a live weekly video potcast called "The HotRock SupaJoint Supashow", incorporating many genres of music and comedy, which should begin in early November... If he doesn't get too high and forget he's working on it before then.”
By Alt Bella Magazine (Sep 30, 2016)
The super-high, glamorous HotRock SupaJoint (@Supajoint, Fakest: A Hip Hopera Mockumentary, The Supajoint Manifesto) watched an episode of the Golden Girls with us through a cannabis smokescreen. We watched the one where Dorothy goes on a blind date which evolves into just a sexual relationship and no one can handle it. Also, Rose and Blanche decide to mentor two girls. We talked about Potion #9, the movie To Kill A Sunrise and being motherless.
HOUR LONG PODCAST INTERVIEW (June 15th, 2016)
Genevieve Rice and Anthony Desamito - Thank You For Being a Podcast
“HotRock SupaJoint sits down an bowls out with the two Michaels in this potcast episode from Bird City Radio. From the desert metropolis of the American Southwest, promoting all things cool that make up our beloved Bird City. Hosted by two guys named Michael (Michael Paul Kohn and Michael Palladino). The official podcast of the Bird City Comedy Festival."
HOUR LONG PODCAST INTERVIEW (May 20, 2016)
Michael Paul Kohn and Michael Palladino - Bird City Radio
"If Slow Moses are indica, HotRock is all sativa, baby. He’s the spiraling, THC-infused giggles you get from putting a little too much Durban Poison in your gravity bong. You’d be hard pressed to find a bigger ganja lover than SupaJoint. The dude was even born on 4/20 (allegedly), and he rarely raps about anything other than God’s green herb. Whether it’s “Weed Weed Mothafucka,” “#Weed,” or “Just Another Weed Song (JAWS)” SupaJoint’s vibes will leave your jaws aching the next day from too much grinning. His self-directed B-movie, Fakest, is the local equivalent of Cheech and Chong, a movie that if you’re not watching high as fuck, you’re not watching right."
THE 9 TRIPPIEST BANDS IN PHOENIX (May 2, 2016)
By Troy Farah - Phoenix New Times
"5. HotRock SupaJoint, "Sensitive Drake Type S**t (High)" NSFW - In which Supa Joint plays a producer recording a studio full of Supa Joints, all played by Supa Joint. It worked for Paul McCartney and it’s just as silly here, which is exactly what the song deserves. As Supa Joint, whose performance here, in all three or four roles, explains the inspiration in the YouTube notes: “So Kendrick Lamar's new album drop an the earth like totally freak the f out, so I wrote a song about how much I love weed. This video be pretty much how that recordin session went yo. Yeah. Enjoy homies. Stay high foreva yo. #weed.” Oh yeah, also, do not watch this video at work, around children (yours or especially other people’s) or anywhere near your parole officer should you have one."
BEST MUSIC VIDEOS MADE BY PHOENIX ARTISTS IN 2015 (Jan 29, 2016)
By Ed Masley, The Repbulic - azcentral.com
"As the only other rapper to grace the cover the New Times in 2015, HotRock Supajoint drove in his own lane with his comical weed theme raps and outrageous outfits and hairstyles. His short film "FAKEST: A Hip Hopera Mockumentary" sold out FilmBar on multiple nights. His lighthearted approach to the music makes him one of the most well liked and approachable dudes in Arizona hip-hop, and with legalization on the ballot in 2016, SupaJoint has managed to find the perfect niche.”
THE 2015 PHOENIX HIP-HOP POWER LIST (Jan 11, 2016)
By Jason Ikner - Phoenix New Times
"Other than Ray Reeves, HotRock SupaJoint is the only musician in town that has released an entire full-length movie this year."
11 BEST MUSIC VIDEOS MADE BY PHOENIX BANDS: 2015 EDITION (Dec 10, 2015)
By David Accomazzo and Troy Farah - Phoenix New Times
"The fakest rapper in all the land is also easily one of the most entertaining acts Phoenix has going right now. With his wig, his tattoo sleeves, and his ski- tight outfits, the king of weed rap presides over his fant kingdom looking down upon the peasants from a “high” up place. Then he hits the stage and it’s nothing but weed jokes and fun. HotRock isn’t about much except for weed and having a good time, and the fact that he is willing to wear pants tighter than any skinny jeans we’ve ever seen at every performance only highlights his dedication to his character."
THE 8 BEST COSTUMED BANDS IN ARIZONA (Oct 26, 2015)
By Jeff Moses - Phoenix New Times
“SupaJoint rocks two iPads and a microphone, but sometimes, like tonight, he substitutes his iPhone for his drum machine. He builds his beats using apps like Audiobus and ThumbJab, but he never stays near his setup for long — most of the time he raps while weaving through the crowd, getting as close as people will let him. And people seem to love it, even if they can only return nervous smiles to his hot breath.”
COVER STORY - HOTROCK SUPAJOINT IS PROUD TO BE PHOENIX'S FAKEST RAPPER (Jul 1, 2015)
By Troy Farah - Phoenix New Times
“Kohn says he and Palladino are committed to finding new talent - “not just booking our friends, which happens at a lot of places.” They may have caught a rising star in HotRock SupaJoint, the self-proclaimed “Fakest Rapper of All Time.” Something of a cross between Ali G and Weird Al, the towering HotRock draws a crowd with rap spoofs that make up for in hilarity what they lack in political correctness.”
LAUGH LOCAL: TAFFY ROOM STRETCHES VALLEY COMEDY SCENE (May 1, 2015)
By Tom Scanlon - Imagesaz.com
"HotRock SupaJoint is many things. He is a musician, a comedian, a staunch advocate for weed, the head of joint rolling at 56th Street Records, and so much more. He is probably best known for his music. His songs seem to have a common theme amongst them with titles like "Rollin Stoned," "Weed Weed Mothafucka," "Who Loves The Weed," and "Yeah I'll Smoke That Shit." He tends to have a keen focus on all things marijuana related throughout his canon. A couple weeks ago, as it was inevitable, he finally dropped a love song, and in true form it's a love song about weed. Granted, "Sensitive Drake Type Sh!t (High)" also gives a shout out to his personal stylist and fluffer Baby K, it's largely about his love for weed. The song, released as many of his are, came out through a brilliantly hilarious video that you can watch above. All kidding aside and as funny as it is, it also happens to be a damn fine song. SupaJoint is like the Weird Al of Weed--clearly talented and clearly obsessed. He references Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Marvin Gay in one pop culture swoop with a sweet soulful delivery. Just make sure that no one in the Marvin Gaye camp hear this either yo, alright."
RIGHT HEAR, RIGHT NOW: 5 SONGS BY PHOENIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD HEAR (Apr 16, 2015)
By Mitchell Hillman - Phoenix New Times
If you're a fan of "The Parent Trap" and "The Patty Duke Show" in their expert use of the split screen, you'll flip at the seamless sight of HotRock SupaJoint overdubbing with himself at Insuna Recording Studios in Phoenix. SupaJoint confided that he edited the following video himself over a 36-hour period where, oh yes, massive amounts of medicinal herb were consumed. Although the song is named "Sensitive Drake Type Sh** " a more fitting title might be: "What would Kendrick Lamar do?"
PLUGGING INTO PHOENIX: THE HILL IN MIND, GHETTO COWGIRL - VIDEO OF THE WEEK (Apr 9, 2015)
By Serene Dominic - Special for the Republic azcentral.com
"Reader SupaJoint put together an extremely professional looking video, for the least professional music. This funny take on some "sensitive Drake type shit" had me cracking up throughout. If you're going to do comedy songs you've got to be musical and genuinely funny; both of which he nailed here! I especially liked his creative use of Thumbjam throughout."
TOP STORY (Apr 8, 2015)
By Tim Webb - Discchord.com
"OK, technically this was released in late 2013, but we were all so stoned we forgot about it last year. Either way, it was 2014 that HotRock SupaJoint's video for "Happy Birthday (Stoner)" really made waves. In certain circles, the mantra "hell yeah smoke weed" became akin to a meme. You'd hear it, feigned in HotRock's baked cadence, in response to almost anytime anyone offered to smoke you out. Or, if it was someone's birthday, it wasn't uncommon to see the video (now sitting on 12,000 views and counting) posted to someone's Facebook wall. Directed by Mike Gustie, "Happy Birthday" features HotRock playing air guitar with a bong, smoking a joint with a (fake) baby, and, of course, a plethora of toking up. The bright, fuzzy colors and pot leaf motifs just add to the charm of this video that people will be watching for years to come."
10 BEST MUSIC VIDEOS FROM PHOENIX MUSICIANS IN 2014 (Dec 22, 2014)
By David Accomazzo and Troy Farah - Phoenix New Times
"For todaze #SmokeBreak we’re checking out episode 16 of That Weed Show brought to you by our dank budz Soy Sauce Boss & HotRock SupaJoint! Supa & Soy are still rollin’ strong and producing one the hottest weed-friendly radio broadcasts on the planet earth! Episode 16 is packed tight with ganja-gracious jams and bong loads of laughs! So, break it up, pack it up, light it up and bong along with The 420 Times and That Weed Show for your 4:20! Toke on and take it lite! “I love weed, yo!” so says SupaJoint."
THE 420 SMOKE BREAK: THAT WEED SHOW EPISODE 16 (Aug 1, 2014)
By The 420 Times Staff - The420Times.com
"HotRock SupaJoint joined us on the air back in July to play some music and talk weed and 56th Street Records. We have the podcast available for you and the complete playlist down below! Enjoy!!"
HOUR LONG PODCAST INTERVIEW (July 2nd, 2014)
Carly and Mark of Yab Yum Music & Arts - Radio Phoenix
“He's six feet, seven inches tall, counting the cowboy boots and afro, and in his trademark skin-tight fashion, HotRock SupaJoint sticks out at any show like a smoking bong at the Republican National Convention. The act is half hip-hop show, half stand-up comedy, but 100 percent entertaining, and the guy knows how to get weird. At his live shows he can be found stalking the stage and gyrating for the crowd; in his videos he finds ways to incorporate weed, and hilarity into all sorts of situations, including a birthday party and gardening. With a catalog full of nothing but songs about weed HotRock is one of the one of the few artists keeping the genre of weed hip-hop fresh.”
9 ODDEST BANDS IN PHOENIX (May 13, 2014)
By Jeff Moses - Phoenix New Times
“Valley stoner rap guru HotRock SupaJoint took some time out of his busy day to answer some pressing questions in honor of 4/20, which apparently is some sort of weed holiday. You really have to spend some time in HotRock's presence to get a true feel for this man, and perhaps a contact high, but his humor, his honesty, and his high-ness is definitely for real and, as the kids say, dope as _______ (insert your favorite expletive). Sit back, spark one up (if you are so inclined), and enjoy the ride. HotRock SupaJoint definitely does. Hot Rock is one of the hardest working musicians, videographers, and emcees in town. Catch him at his birthday party on Sunday, April 20, at the Lost Leaf with a veritable bong load of killer bands. Up On The Sun: Why weed? HotRock SupaJoint: Cause weed is awesome. Cause weed is the shit. Cause one a my homies said to me somethin' like (while passin' that fatty) "Yo Hot Rock. Ya jus' gotta write about what ya love an' what's in ya heart mang."”
FOUR AND 20 (OR SO) QUESTIONS WITH HOTROCK SUPAJOINT (Apr 10, 2014)
By Tom Reardon - The Phoenix New Times
"Part rapper, part comedy act, Phoenix’s Supa Joint dedicates nearly every minute of his time on the mic talking about getting high. His record “Rollin Stoned,” is so packed with odes to weed that it might make Wiz Khalifa doubt his devotion, and Supa Joint’s outragous onstage personality always makes for a great show."
LOCAL SHOWS TO SEE IN MARCH: VIVA PHX,, TRUNKSPACE (Mar 3, 2014)
By Joe Golfen - The Republic - AzCentral.com
It’s common conception that musicians get high. No, let us restate, it’s a fact. And whilst a very high percentage (see what we did there?) of artists use artificial means for inspiration, here in our musical community there is one musician we have a sneaky suspicion it’s less hobby and more career: HotRock SupaJoint.
MUSICIAN MOST LIKELY HIGH RIGHT NOW: HOTROCK SUPAJOINT (Jan 4, 2014)
YabYum Awards - Yab Yum Music & Arts
"The SAN is back from high-atus with the one and only Hotrock Supajoint! We talk about... wait, what did we talk about? I'm totally spacing. But it's cool, just give it a listen. We play four tracks from the man himself, and you'll get to hear my lukewarm stand-up set from Long Wong's on 12/1, in which I was asked the "Inside the Actor's Studio" questions by Page the Village Idiot! It's a show so big, we had to use three rolling papers!"
THE SOCIAL ANIMAL NETWORK PODCAST #8 (Dec 6, 2013)
Michael Palladino - The Social Animal Network Podcast
"HotRock of Supa Joint is an interesting looking guy. Standing about six feet six inches tall he already stuck out in a crowd without his trademark wig and tattoos. But when he brings himself out in costume it’s like a super funky, stoned alien is walking the streets of Phoenix. When asked how much of his act is satire on hip-hop weed culture and how much is for real, his response was, “my mustache is real.” But his totally weed-based, hip-hop/comedy schtick is resonating with Valley crowds as he has found himself playing big time shows like the Medical Marijuana Growers Cup. On July 27 at The Lo Cash Ninja’s punk rock show he stuck out that much more. He sat down — never leaving the character he created or sharing his birth-name — to talk Supa Joint, weedlife, and everything else ‘HotRock.’"
HOT ROCK: THE WEED, SATIRE AND HIP-HOP KING OF PHOENIX (Q&A interview, Aug 5, 2013)
By Jeff Moses - Modern Times Magazine
"Seriously, just listening to Supa Joint’s new album Rollin Stoned makes you want to smoke weed. I know, that’s not you, right? No? It will be. If you truly listen to this album, and I mean zoned out tuned in headphones kind of listening, you’ll undoubtedly want to hit something sticky. I’m not saying you will. I’m merely saying that by the time track four comes along, “Damn I Wanna Smoke Some Weed,” you’ll be nodding your head in mutual agreement. You can’t help it! Trying to count the marijuana references on Rollin Stoned could be a holy mission for some devout followers of Supa Joint: they are continuous and gratuitous."
MORE ARIZONA HIP HOP (Jul 20, 2013)
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