MOST POPULAR
His most-viewed video on his channel — approximately 323K views.
MOST RECENT
His most recent upload on his channel — official video for "Lord Pray for Me," released separately from the audio single (2021).
FEATURED TRACK · ESSENTIAL LISTEN
Lord Pray for Me
Lou Armstrong
Single · June 24, 2021
BIOGRAPHY
I. Identity
Lou Armstrong is a rapper from Boston, Massachusetts, and the founder of Hitmakerz/HMF. Explicitly distinct from the American jazz musician of the same name, he has built an independent catalog and channel since the early 2010s.
II. Certified Hood Star
His 2012 mixtape Certified Hood Star, hosted by The Evil Empire, anchors his early catalog. It includes "Soy De La Calle," a track featuring Alex Fatt, Wilson El Mejor, and Temperamento — the direct source of his ERA617 connections to both Alex Fatt and Temperamento.
III. Catalog Continuation
He followed with the singles "Animal" alongside Cassidy (2013) and "Read Your Mind" featuring Cyrus Deshield (2013). "Born Ready" (2020) remains his highest-viewed official video to date.
IV. Current Activity
"Lord Pray for Me," featuring Millyz, was released in 2021; its official video followed separately in January 2024 and is currently his most recently uploaded video. He has appeared as a guest artist on ChrisMesBeats' "Money on the Table" (2017) and, more recently, on Ea$y Money & Phinelia's "A.C.G.T.," from the Drug Money album (2025) — the direct source of his ERA617 connections to Ea$y Money and Phinelia.
In November 2022, he appeared on Episode 15 of Conversation With Brujo, discussing his impact on fans, the music business, and his interest in becoming an executive and A&R.
MUSIC · TRAJECTORY
Trajectory
Documented moments, each with its exact source.
2012-04-19
Certified Hood Star
Releases his mixtape, presented by The Evil Empire — includes "Soy De La Calle" alongside Alex Fatt, Wilson El Mejor, and Temperamento.
Source: Apple Music / Spotify — release metadata.
2013-01-23
"Animal" (feat. Cassidy)
Single alongside Cassidy.
Source: Apple Music / Spotify — release metadata.
2017-12-13
"Money on the Table" — ChrisMesBeats
Appears as a guest artist on this ChrisMesBeats single alongside T Rex, Haddy Racks, and Jay Walker.
Source: Apple Music — release metadata.
2020-05-12
"Born Ready"
His highest-viewed official video to date, with approximately 323K views on his channel.
Source: YouTube channel — @hitmakerzfamily.
2021-06-24
"Lord Pray for Me" (feat. Millyz)
Single released in audio; its official video would be released separately in January 2024.
Source: Apple Music / Spotify — release metadata.
2022-11-23
"Conversation With Brujo" — Episode 15
Guest on Brujo Live's podcast, where he discusses his impact on his fans and his interest in becoming an executive and A&R.
Source: content/podcast — Conversation With Brujo: Lou Armstrong.
2024-01-09
Official Video For "Lord Pray For Me"
Releases the single's official video, currently his most recent upload on his channel.
Source: YouTube channel — @hitmakerzfamily.
2025-03-07
"A.C.G.T." — Ea$y Money & Phinelia
Appears as a guest artist on this single from the album Drug Money (Ea$y Money & Phinelia).
Source: Apple Music — release metadata.
CATALOG
Singles
CATALOG
El Disco Duro
CREDITS ARCHIVE
Records In The Archive
Participation documented in the Credits Archive — distinct from his own catalog above.
ERA617
Connections
Alex Fatt
Lou Armstrong appeared alongside Alex Fatt and Temperamento on "Soy De La Calle" (Certified Hood Star, 2012).
Temperamento
Temperamento appeared alongside Lou Armstrong and Alex Fatt on that same song, "Soy De La Calle" (2012).
Phinelia
Lou Armstrong appeared as a featured artist on "A.C.G.T.," from Ea$y Money and Phinelia's album Drug Money (2025).
Millyz
Lou Armstrong and Millyz collaborated directly on "Lord Pray for Me" (2021).
VERIFIED SOURCES
Video Archive
His most popular and most recent videos are embedded above; the rest is cited here with its exact channel.
@HITMAKERZFAMILY · 2020 · MUSIC VIDEO
Lou Armstrong - “Cant Relate” Shot by @Filmchi3f
Segundo video más visto en su canal — aproximadamente 87K reproducciones.
@HITMAKERZFAMILY · 2020 · MUSIC VIDEO
Lou Armstrong - Dont Cry No More (Official Video)
Video with no corresponding single release in the public catalog.
@HITMAKERZFAMILY · 2019 · MUSIC VIDEO
Lou Armstrong - Double Up (Official Video)
Video with no corresponding single release in the public catalog.
PODCAST / INTERVIEWS
Conversation With Brujo
A documented episode of Brujo Live's podcast — an archive milestone, not a historical affiliation.
EPISODE 15 · 2022-11-23
Lou Armstrong
Lou Armstrong habla sobre el impacto que ha tenido en sus fans, los beneficios de la industria musical, y su deseo de convertirse en ejecutivo y A&R, junto a Brujo.
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