Jon Hope

Good artistry will always stand the test of time and the same can be said about Jon Hope. Award-winning artist Jon Hope has continued to evolve and forge new paths in his growing career. Jon has released six 6 independent projects and has written/produced over 30 visuals and short films. Hope has successfully leveraged his musical success into multiple endeavors one which includes the launching of his multimedia company Zayn Butler.

Throughout his career, Hope has collaborated with a number of artists including Statik Selektah, Nas, and Bongo By The Way. With thought provoking bars which have proven to stand the test of time Jon Hope continues to make an impact in New England while creating deep connections with his supporters and peers.

Jon’s strong belief in community advocacy has led to the launch of the Hope Scholars Initiative which provides Hip Hop focused programing in and out of the classroom. Hope, a Providence native, strongly believes in youth engagement through the arts. Within this realm Jon has also guest lectured at conferences and institutions, most recently speaking at Harvard University. In 2018, Black Enterprise Magazine featured Jon Hope as part of their ‘Be Modern Man’ campaign which highlights 100 black men for their contributions and innovative approach to their craft.

For Jon, 2019 has been a year of firsts with a newfound source of inspiration via the birth of his first child aptly named Hope. In preparation for his upcoming project titled Hope All Is Well Jon looks to 2020 as a year of transformation, and inspiration as a first-time dad, his love for the craft, and his new perspective on life.