George Ragan and Jorel Decker of Hollywood Undead are far from the first musicians to credit cannabis with helping their songwriting. But while countless rockers since the Beatles have used marijuana creatively and recreationally, few are as connected to the business side of the plant as the artists known as Johnny 3 Tears and J-Dog. Having technically launched their cannabis-growing careers more than a decade ago Ragan and Decker have seen their business grow alongside the industry. From illegal house grows to a premium (and legal) cannabis brand called Dove and Grenade, the duo have spent nearly as much time in the greenhouse as they have on the stage over the years. SPIN spoke with Ragan via Zoom about his dual careers, the growing industry, and where Hollywood Undead and Dove and Grena...
Name Johnny 3 Tears Best known for D list celebrity status (I knew Tom from MySpace). Current city L.A. Really want to be in Prague. I would be walking the streets and enjoying antiquity. Excited about New album dropping, our best yet in my opinion. My current music collection has a lot of Folk, been on a weird folk journey lately. John Prine and Gordon Lightfoot in particular. And a little bit of Hip hop always. You wouldn’t expect me to listen to I love Enya and Portishead. Preferred format I prefer vinyl for sound quality, but streaming is just awesome. Think of a random song and play it, pretty awesome. [embedded content][embedded content] 5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: 1Green River, Creedence Clearwater Revival It’s just so perfectly...
Imanbek has returned with one of the most unexpected collaborations of the year, bringing a slew of new faces into the dance music fold in the process. Teaming up with California-based rap-rock group Hollywood Undead, Imanbek brings a new energy to the production side of “Runaway,” a track that represents something of a departure from his previous work. The hit-making, 20-year-old Grammy winner has come out on top in meteoric fashion over the last year on the back of numerous club-killing singles. With Hollywood Undead, Imanbek channels a new trap-inspired energy complimentary of the band’s no-holds-barred attitude. Recommended Articles A rallying cry for deriving strength even in the darkest times, “Runaway” is an energizing anthem that incorporates bot...