Draft:Matt Hobbs

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Declined by TheChineseGroundnut 7 months ago. Last edited by Kahtar 3 months ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: Fails WP:NSINGER. @T.C.G. [talk] 07:41, 22 March 2024 (UTC)

Matt Hobbs is an Atlanta-based songwriter, producer, and content creator. He has been the musical director and musical improvisor at Dad's Garage since 2012. In 2019, he created Puppy Songs with the song "I'm a Little Pup" but had a meteoric rise with "Cheese Tax" in 2023.

"Puppy Songs" quickly amassed nearly 900,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok. With over 157 original compositions, the project captures the quirks and joys of being a dog owner through catchy tunes like "Big Stretch," "Stuck on my Teef," and the viral sensation "Cheese Tax.".^[1]

Hobbs was inspired by his upbringing in New Orleans with everyone playing, singing, and participating in musical activities which influenced his love for music and his eventual success in creating catchy tunes for Puppy Songs.^[2]

Hobbs found inspiration in his wife's two Chihuahua/Pomeranian mixes, Leni and Marley (aka Mar Pup), who served as his muses for Puppy Songs. Their distinct personalities and expressive behaviors, along with Hobbs' propensity for singing about everyday moments, fueled the creation of the project. Hobbs notes that giving pets a voice and endowing them with unique characters is a common practice among pet owners, further contributing to the relatability and appeal of Puppy Songs.

The success of "Cheese Tax," opened the door for many opportunities for Matt and Puppy songs. Kraft released a "Cheese Tax Pack" promotion,^[3] The Best Friends Animal Society worked with Matt on a full length song "If I Were Your Pup" that tackles the issue of overcrowding in animal shelters^[4], and has led to many occasions to perform Puppy Songs live in concert such as the one at the historic Franklin Theatre in September of 2023^[5]

References

^ ""Puppy Songs" Is the Dog-Inspired Musical You've Always Wanted". www.thewildest.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
^ "The story behind 'Cheese Tax,' the viral dog song stuck in everyone's heads". TODAY.com. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
^ "Kraft Singles Is Giving Out 'Cheese Tax Packs' for Dog Owners Inspired by the Viral TikTok Song". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
^ Dean, Hope (2023-08-17). "Atlanta musician partners with animal shelter, releases song promoting adoption". www.atlantanewsfirst.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
^ Vissman, Donna (2023-08-09). "Puppy Songs Live is Coming to the Franklin Theatre". Williamson Source. Retrieved 2024-03-22.

[1] ""Puppy Songs" Is the Dog-Inspired Musical You've Always Wanted". www.thewildest.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.

[2] "The story behind 'Cheese Tax,' the viral dog song stuck in everyone's heads". TODAY.com. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2024-03-22.

[3] "Kraft Singles Is Giving Out 'Cheese Tax Packs' for Dog Owners Inspired by the Viral TikTok Song". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-03-22.

[4] Dean, Hope (2023-08-17). "Atlanta musician partners with animal shelter, releases song promoting adoption". www.atlantanewsfirst.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.

[5] Vissman, Donna (2023-08-09). "Puppy Songs Live is Coming to the Franklin Theatre". Williamson Source. Retrieved 2024-03-22.

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