Exploring the merge between grooves and jazz, RADIOHOP is an Amsterdam based fusion/hip-hop group with members Johnny Biner (Guitar), Joshua Lutz (Keys), Joel F Svedberg (Bass) and Euan Jenkins (Drums). We look to push and explore new sonic areas whilst maintaining the legacy and feel of the greats, gaining inspiration across the spectrum from Herbie Hancock to Kaidi Tatham to Azymuth.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we had all moved to Amsterdam for Jazz studies. After quickly finding each other through jamming and recognising similar tastes, we began to rehearse regularly, delving into the intricacies of J Dilla and the art of hip-hop, whilst exploring our own sound and shaping compositions from influences of jazz, fusion and soul. Since then we have maintained a steady presence in the scene with own shows, collaborations (including an album with producer Kid Sublime), and performing as the rhythm section for other artists such as JuJu Rogers, Maydien, Halfpastseven, Duimalot, Helena Casella and Sydney Lowell. We have also worked together with communities and event creators, such as Steppin' into Tomorrow, Milieu Events and Super-Sonic Jazz.
Currently we are in the process of releasing our music. With our first single having debuted in June 2023, we have an extensive release schedule for the future, including two albums. To follow our journey, you can find all our info on this website, or stay up-to-date through our social media pages at the bottom of the page.
Although life is hyper-individualised, you rarely go about it alone. This rings especially for RADIOHOP, the 4-man band drawing in everything that derives from Jazz. Aptly titled, ‘All We Do’ sees the band culminating each member’s journey through life as a performer and music head, into one entity. It is a collection of various musical feelings; drawn from all of the widely diverse musical environments they are surrounded by. Their early explorations in Hip-Hop laid the foundation RADIOHOP jetted from. AllWe Do ventures into Soul, Funk, Jazz, Broken Beat, Brazilian harmony, Fusion and other genres that they see connections with. It engenders a journey through the peaks and troughs of a modern musical spectrum and is an undeniable act of successfully approaching a contemporary Jazz album.
Together, they drew on Jazz as a concept existing outside the walls of formality. In addition to sessions and gigs with like-minded musicians, they explored the Amsterdam nightlife and genre-bending concerts for inspiration. This 3.5-year exploration brought them unconventional writing, producing and performing experiences resulting in All We Do being as much a presentation of the people accompanying them on this exploration, as it is about the journey itself.
RADIOHOP are constantly surrounded by other musicians and creatives from all different genres, disciplines and spaces. The album is a celebration of the creative, and the ecosystem they operate in.The band likes to root that in the philosophy of Hip-Hop: spoken word, rap, vocals, lyrics, flute solos, photography, digital art, graphic design, tagging and poetry all congregate on the limited vinyl, as they truly believe art should not see any material boundaries. All We Do appreciates the art and the artist's creative endeavour. RADIOHOP gladly shares that with others in a holistic creation that is this album. (Text written by Mo Wrights and Euan Jenkins)
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