YOUR SOURCE FOR MUSIC AND MORE!

Since its founding in 2021, "What Hoboken Sounds Like" has been the top destination for music and more with a fresh, original perspective, highlighting all the creatives in this square mile city.

Hoboken is home to the first known baseball games, the Stevens Institute of Technology, one of the oldest technological universities in the country, Frank Sinatra's birthplace, and hometown, and the start of What Hoboken Sounds Like.

"Hoboken is one of New Jersey's most underestimated places when it comes to music, and that's because we've never had a platform to adequately display our talent." - Victor Lopez Jr. / Young Emeljay

'IF YOU WANT TO SUCCEED YOU SHOULD STRIKE OUT ON NEW PATHS, RATHER THAN TRAVEL THE WORN PATHS OF ACCEPTED SUCCESS." - JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR

ABOUT WHAT HOBOKEN SOUNDS LIKE

What Hoboken Sounds Like is a nonprofit initiative founded by Victor Manuel Lopez Jr., a Hispanic American rap artist, songwriter, graphic designer, fashion designer, and filmmaker. As the visionary CEO and Founder, Victor has led the organization in its mission to spotlight overlooked talent in his hometown of Hoboken, New Jersey.

Since its anonymous launch in April 2021, What Hoboken Sounds Like has grown into a recognized entity. Initially focused on showcasing local musicians through a robust media platform, the organization expanded its reach in December 2021 to celebrate multifaceted talent within the region, including small businesses, clothing lines, athletes, and more.

Driven by a desire to inspire the younger generation, especially those in his neighborhood, Victor revealed his identity on a podcast, sharing his journey....

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OUR STAFF

  • Victor "Young Emeljay" Lopez

    CEO | Founder

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  • Amanda Dale-Lopez

    Vice President | Director Of Creative Culinary Content

  • Taina Dale

    Director Of Community Engagement

  • Ray "6 Borough" Maldonado

    Director Of Athletic Engagement

  • Mike "Vailstones" Singleton

    Director Of Fashion & Style

  • Kyle Chapman

    Director Of Musical Affairs

  • Tareek "OD Reek" Montague

    Director Of Cultural Affairs

  • Brianna "DJ Bripee" Peguero

    Official DJ

THE CLASS OF NOW!

Unleashing Creativity: Empowering artists to embrace excellence, collaboration, and personal growth. We reject competition and rankings, focusing instead on individual potential and collective synergy.

As the Class of Now, we challenge outdated systems, redefine the creative landscape, and celebrate uniqueness. Join us in shaping a brighter future where artists thrive, supporting one another and leaving a lasting impact through the power of our artistic vision.

“With the truth, all given facts harmonize; but with what is false, the truth soon hits a wrong note.” -Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics

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“Music is the literature of the heart, it commences where speech ends.” - Alphonse de Lamartine