Hand Job Academy (or "H.J.A." for the squeamish) is a Brooklyn-based hip-hop group formed in 2012 comprised of three emcees: Ash Wednesday, Clara Bizna$$, and Uncle Meg (who doubles as the group's videographer).

Controversial, outspoken, nasty-but-charming, the Academy raps about periods, pop culture, and queerness as well as traditional hip-hop themes of fucking bitches, getting money, and superiority over enemies. Their live show is a raucous party not to be missed! 

Straddling the worlds of comedy and hip-hop, H.J.A. have shared stages with the likes of Big Dipper, MC Frontalot, Wheatus, Cakes Da Killa, Kristeen Young, and the late Nicky Da B. The Academy has opened for comedians Kristin Schaal, Gilbert Gottfried, and Sasheer Zamata, and has made multiple appearances on the public access TV program, The Chris Gethard Show.

The girls released the tracks "Pop (Tumblr Bitches)" and “Take Me 2 Skool” through Tommy Boy Entertainment in mid-2013, but gained more widespread attention via "Shark Week" a track about Aunt Flo's monthly visit. "Shark Week" was featured on The Cut, Jezebel, Bust, Bullett, and achieved "Lowbrow Brilliant" status on the New York Magazine Approval Matrix. Their debut album “#IKEAMONKEY” was released in August 2014 and peaked at #22 on the CMJ hip-hop charts.