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THE STORY
The umbrella for everything not part of a band or specific tour. 87+ confirmed solo shows 2009 → today.
Boiler Room, Fool's Gold Day Off, Sónar, Moogfest, MoMA PS1, NTS Radio, The Lot, Hopscotch, Pitchfork Festival — every club night in between.
Brooklyn → Medellín, Berlin, Tokyo, anywhere there's a system loud enough.
PRESS ARCHIVE · 92 · 92 PIECES
press archive
every outlet that covered this era. click any card to read.
Nick Hook
“6–7pm ET”
— The Lot Radio · 2025
Nick Hook (live)
“9–10pm”
— The Lot Radio · 2023
Nick Hook (live)
“Pre-recorded live set in Paris. 1-hour show, 2-hour studio block. Contacts: Luis, Maxime at Rinse France.”
— Rinse France · 2023
Nick Hook
“Live radio set on The Lot Radio, Brooklyn, NY.”
— The Lot Radio · 2022
FACT Mix 722: Nick Hook
“NYC producer Nick Hook handles FACT Mix 722 — pulled from his work with Father, Hudson Mohawke, Novelist, Chino Moreno (Deftones), and his debut LP Relationships.”
— FACT Magazine · 2019· read →

There's an unreleased Flatbush Zombies and Nick Cave collaboration out there
“FACT covers the Flatbush Zombies × Nick Cave 'Nephilim' collaboration — Hook engineered.”
— FACT Magazine · 2019· read →

There's an unreleased Flatbush Zombies and Nick Cave collaboration out there
“FADER covers the Flatbush Zombies × Nick Cave T-Rex collaboration — Hook engineered.”
— The FADER · 2019· read →
Ableton Spaces with Tristan Arp, Nick Hook, Stud1nt — The Lot Radio
“Live radio session at The Lot Radio Brooklyn — Ableton Spaces showcase with Tristan Arp + Stud1nt.”
— Ableton · 2019· read →

Nick Hook | Boiler Room: Shenzhen
“Boiler Room set in Shenzhen.”
— Boiler Room · 2019· read →
Nick Hook with guests Lao & Tee Lerrone
“40th birthday”
— The Lot Radio · 2019· read →
Nick Hook
“Visual confirmed week of December 10”
— Rinse France · 2018
Nick Hook
“Closing set on the station's launch night. Contact: André Granada (ag@ill-pitched.com)”
— East Side Radio · 2018
Nick Hook
“Visual confirmed week of June 8”
— Rinse France · 2018
AIAIAI x The Lot Radio — 16 Hours Battery Session
“16-hour marathon set, 10am–2am. Tied to AIAIAI TMA-2 Bluetooth headband launch.”
— The Lot Radio · 2017
Nick Hook
“Recording archived”
— The Lot Radio · 2017
Nick Hook on “Head (DJ Earl Remix)”
“THUMP Q&A on the “Head” DJ Earl remix.”
— THUMP / VICE · 2017
Nick Hook streaming new LP Relationships
“BrooklynVegan album-stream post for Relationships.”
— BrooklynVegan · 2016· read →
“Super producer Nick Hook has released his debut full-length Relationships today via Fool's Gold… What makes Relationships particularly special is that the opener and closer are collaborations Hook did with footwork luminary DJ Rashad before his untimely passing in 2014.”
— FACT Magazine · 2016

Listen To Nick Hook's Debut Full-Length Album, Relationships
“FADER stream-out for the Relationships LP.”
— The FADER · 2016· read →
Nick Hook Announces New Album Relationships
“Pitchfork breaks the announce of Nick Hook's debut LP Relationships, ft. 21 Savage, iLoveMakonnen, Hudson Mohawke, DJ Rashad, Novelist & more.”
— Pitchfork · 2016· read →

21 Savage, iLoveMakonnen on Nick Hook's Relationships Album
“XXL preview of the Relationships LP.”
— XXL · J. Ivey · 2016· read →
Nick Hook — 'CTMN' single
“Track played ~8pm GMT. Coordinated via Nocturne Music UK / Fool's Gold”
— Specialist Radio (UK) · 2016
Nick Hook, Karizma, DJ Spinn, Novelist, Recloose
“WFUV event listing — Nick Hook on a bill with Karizma, DJ Spinn, Novelist, Recloose.”
— WFUV · 2015· read →

Young Thug, Freddie Gibbs And A$AP Ferg's "Old English" Video Gives Us Basquiat Vibes
“Like a lyric video, but better — Ruffmercy renders each rapper and their corresponding bars in colorful chalk outlines.”
— The FADER · Zara Golden · 2015· read →

Young Thug, Freddie Gibbs & A$AP Ferg – "Old English" Video
“Nick Hook and Salva create a strong combination of high-end twinkle and booming bass — Young Thug's slurring, Ziggy-Stardust delivery flies in the face of rugged rap orthodoxy.”
— Stereogum · Chris DeVille · 2015· read →

Young Thug, Freddie Gibbs and A$AP Ferg's "Old English" gets dope visual
“EARMILK covers the 'Old English' music video.”
— EARMILK · 2015· read →

HudMo + S-Type + 30 Rappers = "The Rap Monument"
“Run The Trap covers the Rap Monument release.”
— Run The Trap · 2014· read →

"Old English" ft. Young Thug, A$AP Ferg, and Freddie Gibbs (prod. Salva & Nick Hook)
“Young Thug, A$AP Ferg, and Freddie Gibbs are freaking fire on this thing — and producers Salva and Nick Hook turn out a top-notch, banging beat.”
— The Needle Drop · Anthony Fantano · 2014· read →

Producers Salva & Nick Hook Discuss "Old English" Feat. Young Thug, Freddie Gibbs & A$AP Ferg
“It's all based on friendship and art. I think a lot of people think 'they must have paid these fools for their verses.' — Nick Hook”
— AllHipHop · Yohance Kyles · 2014· read →
★ BEST NEW TRACK

Freddie Gibbs / Young Thug / A$AP Ferg: "Old English"
“Best New Track — Pitchfork's editorial seal on the 2014 Salva + Nick Hook single.”
— Pitchfork · 2014· read →
“Nick Hook Talks DIY Production, Baauer, and Working With Young Thug”
— Spin · 2014· read →

Listen to "Old English", a new song from A$AP Ferg, Young Thug, and Freddie Gibbs
“Each of the three emcees are somewhat dichotomous — producers Salva and Nick Hook unite them under one beat of dense bass and jarring piano samples.”
— Consequence of Sound · Chris Coplan · 2014· read →

Young Thug, A$AP Ferg & Freddie Gibbs Poured Out "Old English" Over A Salva Beat
“With the help of Salva and Nick Hook who handle the trap-heavy production, Thug, Ferg, and Gibbs swag oozes on the track with their contrasting flows — but there's a darker undertone underneath it all.”
— HotNewHipHop · Aron A. · 2014· read →

Young Thug ft. Freddie Gibbs & A$AP Ferg — "Old English"
“Today, Young Thug, Freddie Gibbs and A$AP Ferg released new material titled "Old English." While the collaboration may strike listeners as peculiar, it definitely comes together rather well. As usual Thugger's energy shines on the record, combined with Ferg's style and Gibbs' delivery as all three artists showcase their flows over the Salva & Nick Hook-produced banger. This song will serve as the ”
— The Come Up Show · 2014· read →
Download Azealia Banks' Fantasea Mixtape
“FADER covers the Fantasea Mixtape (includes Hook-produced 'Jumanji').”
— The FADER · 2012· read →

Azealia Banks — "Jumanji" (Prod. Hudson Mohawke & Nick Hook)
“The Astral Plane premieres 'Jumanji.'”
— The Astral Plane · 2012· read →
DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: Azealia Banks, "Jumanji"
“self-titled premieres 'Jumanji' produced by Hudson Mohawke + Nick Hook.”
— self-titled · 2012· read →

Stream Azealia Banks' 'Jumanji', produced by Hudson Mohawke and Nick Hook - Fact Magazine
“Azealia Banks’ new song, ‘Jumanji’, has just dropped online. Banks promised the track earlier this week, as a precursor to…”
— FACT Magazine · 2012· read →
“Producers Salva and Nick Hook discuss old english feat. Young Thug, Freddie Gibbs and ASAP Ferg + other projects.”
— All Hip Hop
“Nick Hook on his first label rollout: 50 backwoods is the best album of the entire year.”
— Billboard
“Nick Hook takes DJ production from the New York apartment up to its biggest, most heart-wrenching new york relationships on september 11.”
— Fader Mix
“Producers Salva & Nick Hook discuss old english feat. Young Thug, Freddie Gibbs & MAPS Ferg + other projects.”
— Hot New Hip Hop
“Nick Hook + DJ Earl break down 50 backwoods, talking music and friends.”
— Passion of the Weiss
“Hook's collaborations span the worlds of Run The Jewels, Azealia Banks, Young Thug, Mr Wonderful and more — to name a few.”
— Sound on Sound
“Nick Hook · DJ Producer / Bauer and Working with Young Thug.”
— SPIN
“Meet XLR8R's new advice columnist: Nick Hook.”
— XLR8R

Junglepussy Drops Off New Album 'Jp4'
“Complex covers Junglepussy's Jp4 — Hook produced 'Spiders.'”
— Complex · 2020· read →

Nick Hook — "Sirens" feat. El-P and Rood
“UGSMAG premieres 'Sirens.'”
— UGSMAG· read →
DJ Earl and Nick Hook recorded '50 Backwoods' in a week-long whirlwind
“Mixmag long-feature on the 50 Backwoods week-long recording session.”
— Mixmag· read →
HudMo, Nick Hook, & S-Type Produce 42-Minute Project "The Rap Monument"
“NEST HQ feature on The Rap Monument production.”
— NEST HQ· read →

Flatbush Zombies Record "The Rap Monument" Verses
“OnSMASH covers Flatbush Zombies' Rap Monument session.”
— OnSMASH· read →
On Azealia Banks' "212"
“a jaw-slackening demo reel”
— Pitchfork · 2011
Nick Hook — RA biography
“RA biography page.”
— Resident Advisor· read →
On Azealia Banks' "212"
“3 minutes and 25 seconds of pure filth-pop.”
— NME · 2011
Junglepussy announces new album 'Jp4' on Jagjaguwar, shares "Main Attraction"
“BrooklynVegan covers the Junglepussy Jp4 announce — Hook production credit.”
— BrooklynVegan· read →
Nick Hook (NYC) — RA artist page
“RA's evergreen Nick Hook NYC artist page.”
— Resident Advisor· read →

Rhythm Roundup: Five Inspired Sample Flips
“Ableton blog roundup featuring Nick Hook's sample flip work.”
— Ableton· read →
Nick Hook — Fool's Gold artist page
“Fool's Gold's evergreen artist hub for Nick Hook.”
— Fool's Gold· read →

Nick Hook: Sounds from the Spacepit
“Splice editorial sample pack page — Sounds from the Spacepit.”
— Splice· read →

Hi, Doctor Nick! — author archive
“XLR8R landing page for Nick Hook's recurring 'Hi, Doctor Nick!' advice column.”
— XLR8R· read →

Hudson Mohawke FINALLY Releases Dirty Version Of Noisey's "Rap Monument"
“Hudson Mohawke finally liberates the dirty version of Noisey’s “Rap Monument” -- by Duke”
— Elevator Mag· read →
Mixmag full feature on Nick Hook + DJ Earl
“Full Mixmag feature — interviews with both Nick and DJ Earl, plus a photoshoot at the show by Erez Avissar.”
— Mixmag · Sean Griffiths · 2018
Video: Nick Hook — "Sirens (with El-P and Rood)"
“By now, we’re guessing that most XLR8R readers are familiar with our resident street shaman […]”
— XLR8R· read →
DJ Earl × Nick Hook present 50 Backwoods Tour
“First Avenue event listing for the 50 Backwoods Tour stop.”
— First Avenue · 2017· read →
![[Electronic] Nick Hook — Relationships (Album)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/7vj6i0c4/production/2673960c3080e0ea7d02efaddee829d4b5c7765f-999x999.jpg?rect=0,219,999,562&w=800&h=450&fit=crop)
[Electronic] Nick Hook — Relationships (Album)
“The Music Ninja review of the Relationships LP.”
— The Music Ninja· read →

Pusha T, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Flatbush Zombies & More Black Out On "The Rap Monument"
“Okayplayer's coverage of The Rap Monument.”
— Okayplayer· read →

Nick Hook & DJ Earl drop new album '50 Backwoods'
“Brooklyn producer Nick Hook and Teklife's DJ Earl have released their collaborative album '50 Backwoods.'”
— Dancing Astronaut · 2017· read →

Ableton Artist Showcase during NAMM
“Ableton's NAMM artist showcase featuring Nick Hook + Beats Antique, Nosaj Thing, Archie Pelago.”
— Ableton· read →

Noisey Is Proud to Introduce The Rap Monument
“Noisey announces The Rap Monument — Hudson Mohawke + Nick Hook + S-Type co-produced 42-min epic.”
— Noisey / VICE· read →
Nick Hook — artist page
“Nick Hook on The FADER”
— The FADER· read →
Nick Hook & DJ Earl releasing collab LP next week, share new song ft. Wiki
“BrooklynVegan covers the 50 Backwoods release news + 'Hook Chop' premiere.”
— BrooklynVegan· read →

“Nick Hook & DJ Earl Say 50 Blunts in Seven Days Led to the Best Album of Their Lives”
— Billboard · 2017· read →
DJ Earl & Nick Hook hook up for tour and new album 50 Backwoods on Fool's Gold
“Tiny Mix Tapes covers the tour + 50 Backwoods release news.”
— Tiny Mix Tapes· read →
On Azealia Banks' "212"
“a dancefloor-ready jam”
— Fader · 2011

Azealia Banks — "Jumanji"
“Nialler9 premieres 'Jumanji.'”
— Nialler9· read →

Recording Studio Sweet Spot: thespacepit (Greenpoint, Brooklyn)
“SonicScoop's full studio walkthrough — gear, room design, philosophy, history.”
— SonicScoop· read →
Nick Hook — "Sirens" feat. El-P & Rood [Video]
“Potholes In My Blog premieres the 'Sirens' video.”
— Potholes In My Blog· read →

LISTEN: Azealia Banks' Mermaid Ball Mixtape (incl. Nick Hook tracks)
“self-titled covers the Mermaid Ball Mixtape — features Nick Hook production.”
— self-titled· read →

Vengeance Sound's Avenger in the Sonic Kitchen with Nick Hook
“Mix Online gear/process Q&A with Nick Hook on Vengeance Sound's Avenger.”
— Mix Online · 2018· read →

Nick Hook Studio Tour for Scion AV
“Brooklyn Radio's early Scion AV studio tour at thespacepit.”
— Brooklyn Radio· read →

New samples by Dhruv Goel, Nick Hook, MeLo-X & TĀLĀ at Splice Sounds
“Rekkerd covers the Splice 'Sounds from the Spacepit' pack drop.”
— Rekkerd· read →

Eventide releases free sample pack by Nick Hook
“Rekkerd covers the Eventide H3000 sample pack release.”
— Rekkerd· read →
Listen to the Third Episode of Jubilee's The Pre-Game Podcast with Fool's Gold's Nick Hook
“Jubilee's The Pre-Game podcast — Episode 3 with Nick Hook.”
— VICE / THUMP· read →
Azealia Banks — "Jumanji" (Prod. Hudson Mohawke & Nick Hook)
“HotNewHipHop premieres 'Jumanji.'”
— HotNewHipHop· read →

Nick Hook Presents: Hooke's Halloween
“2013 Boiler Room session — Nick Hook presents Hooke's Halloween.”
— Boiler Room · 2013· read →

Okayfuture Video: Nick Hook x El-P x Rood — "Sirens"
“Okayplayer posts the 'Sirens' video.”
— Okayplayer· read →

Nick Hook / Hookemon / The Red Mamba on the DDJ-SX & Serato DJ
“Serato's 2013 DJ tech feature with Nick Hook (aka Hookemon, The Red Mamba).”
— Serato · 2013· read →

Nick Hook Shares Debut Album Featuring HudMo, DJ Rashad, Novelist
“VICE's Relationships album-stream coverage.”
— VICE· read →
The E-mu SP-1200: How one sampler ushered in a revolution
“Dave Rossum, Easy Mo Bee, Nick Hook and Cookin Soul guide us through the influence of the E-Mu SP-1200 sampler and into the next chapter of Rossum Electro.”
— MusicTech· read →

Free Download: SP-1200 Sample Pack by Nick Hook at Reverb
“Rekkerd covers the Reverb SP-1200 sample pack release.”
— Rekkerd· read →

Azealia Banks — "Jumanji"
“Fast-rising Harlem dance-rapper Azealia Banks has just dropped the first track from her forthcoming mixtape Fantastic, and it’s easily the best thing she’s done since her “212” breakout. On the track, her bratty flow gets impressively twisty over a lightheartedly jittery, seesawing beat from producers Hudson Mohawke and Nick Hook. Download it below. Azealia Banks…”
— Stereogum · 2012· read →
Wiki Joins Forces With Nick Hook & DJ Earl on New Single, "Hook Chop"
“Hypebeast premieres 'Hook Chop' feat. Wiki.”
— Hypebeast · 2017· read →