MUSICIAN. ARTIST. PROFESSOR. WITCH. Curator. ADVOCATE. MOM.

40-YEAR OLD WOMEN SHOULDN'T RAP. YEAH RIGHT.

A fan once described HollyHood as a “cross between Missy Elliott and Cardi B,” creating songs that evoke modern hip hop with an old school sensibility. Writing her first song in sixth grade detention, Holly’s lyrics depict life experiences, express extreme emotions, and create musical stories that can best be described as hardcore and gritty but also light-hearted and whimsical. Audiences find her intriguing but at the same time relatable, drawing her fans close to her in a way that can be consider endearing. Having earned five college degrees, including two doctorates, Holly is often referred to as Dr. Hood. Her longevity and reputation as one of the most well-known and respected women MCs in the city has also earned her the title “mom of Pittsburgh hip hop.”

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This 16-minute concept album feature a combination of hip hop and spoken word, and outlines the beginning, middle, and end of a relationship that would typically be considered "taboo." The album is an expression of an experience that was both beautiful and extremely ugly at the same time.

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YellowJacket 2:12

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Like That 0:38

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Fuck Tito 2:43

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Canoodle (feat. OJ Macklin) 0:19

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Come-Pose-Her 0:54

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Mr. Big 2:24

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Small Teeth 1:18

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Elevator Cabs 1:45

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You Deserve (feat. OJ Macklin) 0:11

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[S] 2:34

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Shows

Dr. HollyHood Presents: The Hypothesis

Thursday, June 23 @ 10:00PM — Friday, June 24 @ 2:00AM (EDT, UTC-04)Thu, Jun 23 @ 10:00PM — Fri, Jun 24 @ 2:00AM (EDT, UTC-04)

MAD BAR PGH, 736 Bellefonte Street, Pittsburgh

21+ $5 Cover This event happens on the last Thursday of every other month starting in April 2022.

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“A Dr. HollyHood performance is at once surprising and approachable. She immediately draws the audience in with her talent and lyricism that is both familiar and revelatory. Her songs evoke modern hip-hop with an old school R&B sensibility and adds an endearing quality as she engages the audience to join in on the fun.” - Hugh Twyman, Deutschtown Music Festival