Two artists have used the name The Hood: 1) John Hood was a legendary NYC party promoter/doorman and writer. The Hood was his project for the Beth B. film/soundtrack ''Salvation! (Original Soundtrack)''. He was also signed Sire and is nowadays active on the club scene in South Beach, Miami, FL. 2) wwww.thehoodinternet.com The Hood Internet is a Chicago-based band specializing in mashups of hip-hop (from the mainstream to the undergound) with indie rock.