About
I established this site to share my passion for creating works inspired by hip hop culture and document the creative process behind it. It also serves as the home to my recent and past works, a depository for my music, writings, and visuals – all hip hop inspired creations.
Who am I?
My name is Adriel aka hypoetical, born July 21st, 1979 in San Jose, California. Currently on permanent vacation in Oahu, Hawaii. I’m a writer/beatmaker/crate digger/visual designer/gamer/hip hop junkie.
Although I live and breathe hip hop music, I’m a fan of anything that moves me. I try and live a focused and simple life, giving much of my time and attention to that which I value most – creativity, family, spirituality, and self-education.
I’m also a firm believer that life doesn’t truly begin until you are fully engaged in your passions. Hip hop is my element and there’s nothing I love talking more about.
My Work
I’ve been creating hip hop music since 1997, first as a lyricist/emcee and later as a producer. I have released 3 albums since then, producing two of them. Some of my collaborations include Chadrock, Son of Ran, Non-Combatants (Profound & Convoy), Abomination Oner, and Emcee Hiro out of Japan.
I am the second half of the Mind Mechanics, the other member being Memphis Reigns, an underground hip hop legend and long time friend of mine.
To put food on the table I design visuals for film/television and digital distribution. I’ve been lucky enough to have my short film Trans featured at the Cinequest Film Festival and I’ve received formal recognition for some of my early creations.
The name
The name “hypoetical” is a combination of the words hypothetical and poet. It’s a metaphor for the symbiotic relationship between science and art – how when combined form the foundation for creation.
My real name “Adriel” is a combination of the names Adrian and Gabriel. It represents the indecisiveness and silly naming conventions of Filipino parents.
