About
CURE FOR PARANOIA is the powerhouse Dallas alternative hip-hop collective founded by songwriter and front-man CAMERON MCCLOUD featuring TOMAHAWK JONEZ & JAY ANALOG. Cameron captivates audiences with his thoughtful lyrics and an electrifying stage presence that keeps them craving his next move.
CURE FOR PARANOIA
Cure for Paranoia is a hip-hop collective redefining the boundaries of modern rap with a sound inspired by legends like Outkast, The Roots, Odd Future and A Tribe Called Quest. Famed for their genre-bending approach and magnetic live shows, the group blends soulful instrumentals, razor-sharp lyricism, and infectious grooves with a mission to uplift.
Cure for Paranoia isn’t afraid to speak their minds—championing mental health awareness and inspiring confidence in listeners through their honest, thought-provoking songwriting. With two Dallas Song of the Year awards to their name and three-time finalist status in the NPR Tiny Desk Contest, they’ve proven themselves as creative trailblazers and powerful voices in the Southern music scene.
Whether you’re looking for socially conscious anthems, feel-good vibes, or a reminder that you’re not alone in the struggle, Cure for Paranoia is here to bring positive energy—and a cure for the ordinary.
Cure for Paranoia's critically acclaimed full-band live show, featuring WE THEM GRAYS, blends the components of live instrumentation and dance music into the classic sensibilities of rap, R&B, funk, and jazz. Their thriving fanbase has brought Cure for Paranoia to stages like The Hollywood Bowl, South By Southwest, and the NPR Tiny Desk Concert Tour (as two-time finalists of the worldwide NPR Tiny Desk Contest) and reigning Dallas Hip-Hop Group of the Year from the Dallas Entertainment Awards in 2025. The band also repeated in the Song of the Year category, winning back to back with "Love (Again)" in 2025 and "From Texas" in 2024.
In 2025, Cameron is dropping a verse a day called Project25. Every day. All Year.
Recommended if you like: Outkast, The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest
MANIC EPISODES
- "Cure for Paranoia has the perfect dose for Dallas...Naturally, their commanding artistry easily translates to their live performances. The group's live presence is equal parts eccentric and electric..." – Alec Spicer, KXT 91.7 FM
- 3 Time NPR Tiny Desk Contest finalist (2023-2025)
- Dallas Entertainment Awards: Song of the Year (2024 & 2023)
- Dallas Entertainment Awards: Rap Group of the Year (2024)
- Dallas Observer's Best New Act (2016)
- Dallas Observer's Best Group Act (2017)
FESTIVALS PLAYED: TwoGetherland, Erykah Badu’s Bday Bash, SXSW, Fortress Festival, NPR Tiny Desk Contest "On The Road" Tour, Artsplosure, Deep Ellum Block Party, Oaktopia, Jambaloo, Dallas Pride Fest
ACTS PLAYED WITH: Erykah Badu, Nas, Tank & The Bangas, Ludacris, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Rhapsody, RZA, BLK ODYSSY, Durand Bernarr, Talib Kweli, Leon Bridges, Raekwon, Scarface, The Pharcyde, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
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