Derrick Hodge

Sincere THANK YOU to my brother @jeezy for speaking life to the idea of a 101 Piece COLOR OF NOIZE ORCHESTRA sharing the stage with you! You’re one of a kind, real as they come. This Residency experience is now in the history books!!!! Thank you @guinnessworldrecords for this incredible acknowledgement of largest orchestra ever for a hip hop performance! Thank you to Jeezy’s entire team for spearheading this amazing moment with us and for believing in this every step of the way! To my brother @adamblackstone , it’s simply a WONDER to create art with you man. Thank you for constantly inspiring me! To @colorofnoize Orchestra - yall did that! Thanks for putting your heart into every note and for the positive energy! Some of my favorite musicians in the world took the time to be a part of this and i won’t ever forget it!!! Thank yall!!! To my incredible management team @secondsonproductions , you are exceptional. Special thank you to @rebeccanez for your amazing spirit and work ethic in contracting this amazing orchestra. God is Great. #guinnessworldrecord #tm101 #colorofnoizeorchestra #jeezy #adamblackstone #bbe #derrickhodge #colorofnoize

Thank you @abc @abcnews @washnews and Rocsi Diaz for the beautiful spotlight on @jeezy “Legend Of The Snowman” Vegas Residency ft. @colorofnoize Orchestra! Color of Noize has always been a space where musicians can unapologetically be themselves while giving high art to the world. To align with a genuine brother, friend, and artist in Jeezy who was willing to make the necessary sacrifices to realize this collaborative dream with me and the GREAT @adamblackstone is something I will always hold dear! Salute to Color of Noize Orchestra, @1500ornothin @iamnaeema @chanelxgreen and every member of Jeezy’s team along with the Color of Noize management team! Y’all pull up to @phvegas this summer! It’s snowin’ outside!

VEGAS, yall ready!!!???? @jeezy X @colorofnoize Orchestra #LegendOfTheSnowman @phvegas residency begins MAY 1st!! REPOST from @jeezy • Orchestra, you ready? Thaw out them instruments it’s time to sweat out them tuxedos and gowns for the black tie experience of the year. ⛄️🎲 Pull up to Vegas opening weekend for a chance to meet me in person. Only two more chances left. Tap in ‼️ Details on how to win below and link in bio for tickets. —— HOW TO ENTER + TERMS To enter you must have done the following: (1) Join Jeezy’s iPhone on Instagram (2) Already have a ticket to the May 1 or May 2 Las Vegas show (3) Share a screenshot of your purchase in the channel as instructed. Don’t include barcode, QR code or confirmation # in screen shot. My team will verify that if chosen. If you already have a ticket to May 1 or May 2, no additional purchase necessary to enter or win. Entry window: Opens at time of posting, closes 24 hours later. Winners: 1 winner will be selected at random each day and notified via Instagram DM. Prize: Meet & Greet with Jeezy during opening weekend in Las Vegas (date based on show attended). Transportation and accommodations not included. Rules: (1) Must be 18+ (2) Must have ticket for May 1 or May 2. Valid tickets only (3) One entry per person per day By entering, you agree to allow use of your handle/likeness for promotional purposes. This promotion is not sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram.

Thank you @giveon for having @colorofnoize Orchestra for your @coachella performance! And of course, thank you @adamblackstone for the invite as well! Special thank you to the incredible Queens who gave their ALL representing Color Of Noize on that stage. You sounded amazing and are appreciated! To the incredible @drepinckney , @yospank , @a_drape30 , @dennardwatson , @natefoleyguitar , @raiiandwhitney , @parrisbowens4ever you are phenomenal! Felt like true family beyond music! To the DOPE string arrangers who’s art I got to hear and paint along with for this show @jaylonblackviolinist @dennardwatson @peterleejohnson and more, it was an honor! Love always to my amazing team for holding it down!@rebeccanez @secondsonproductions @elle.epiphany @joshbritt @cslaughta !!

Sincere gratitude @angeliquekidjo ! Thank you, @pagny_officiel , and your team for entrusting me with this musical moment. “MALAIKA” ft. Angelique Kidjo and Florent Pagny out now! Repost from @angeliquekidjo • Pour finir mon album HOPE!! dédié à ma mère qui nous a quittés il y a cinq ans, j’ai voulu interpréter “Malaika”. C’était sa chanson préférée, celle qu’elle me demandait tout le temps de lui chanter. ❤️ Je suis très heureuse d’avoir pu créer cette nouvelle version avec @pagny_officiel dont j’aime profondément la voix. C’est un morceau qui me tient tellement à coeur ! Quand nous l’avons enregistré au studio, le temps s’est arrêté et j’ai ressenti la présence de ma mère à nos côtés. J’ai tout de suite dit à Florent : “Je crois que cette version lui plaît.” “Malaika” est disponible aujourd’hui partout et j’espère qu’elle saura vous toucher autant qu’elle nous a touchés : le lien est dans la bio ! Arrangement: @dhodgeworld #angeliquekidjo #florentpagny #malaika #newmusic

Back at the Hollywood Bowl with my brothers! We’ll see you Saturday June 13 for @bluenotejazzfestival

Happy Birthday to our Color Of Noize Orchestra Director Of Operations, Rebecca Martinez @rebeccanez ! Becca, we love and appreciate you for all of your HARD WORK, kindness, and unbelievable professionalism! Continued blessings to you! Show her love y’all! 🎉🎉🎂🎂🎊🎊🖤♥️

Catch Color Of Noize this Sunday performing Lift Every Voice and National Anthem at Super Bowl LX Pregame! Thank you @nfl @cocojones @charlieputh and @adamblackstone for the invite! Tune in 2:45PM PT / 5:45PM ET on @nbc and @peacock

Beauty. Strength. Dignity. We will continually honor and uplift you. We will not be silent.

Experience the full Season 8 finale of Mind of a Dreamer, now live on YouTube. Groove-driven, colorful, and full of feeling, this Derrick Hodge suite moves between close-up intimacy and big, orchestral scale. Watch the full performance at the link in bio.

Mind of a Dreamer, by Derrick Hodge, is available now on all streaming platforms. Written for Nu Deco Ensemble, this recording explores how a modern orchestra can transform an artist’s inner world into luminous sound, moving seamlessly between intimacy and bold, creative expansiveness. Listen to the full project via the link in bio.

This trumpet solo by @theomarlateef blew our minds 🤯 From ‘Mind of a Dreamer’ releasing everywhere this Friday. Pre-save at the link in bio