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Rodd P. is a solo artist from Racine, Wisconsin,
that has been invovled with music since the age of 5. His first live performance was at the age of 19,
performing as a back-up dancer for his cousin R&B
singer/songwriter Dawite Brown, drummer for the
late Love Expression band who in the past has open for the Temptations. The performance proved to be the eye opener for Rodd P. when the stage was rushed by the audience.
This event became the milestone in Rodd's life setting the stage for something bigger later in life. Knowing that he had what it took to captivate the audience, Rodd has since sat in with various bands/DJ's on percussion in his native town
ranging from R&B, Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Country. While performing in jam sessions Rodd had the opportunity to play with "Buddy Miles" of the late (Jimmy Hendrix).
Rodd's passion for music has grown into wearing many hats as percussionist, producer, composer,arranger, live performer, and programmer.
These days Rodd is founder of his own indie label and is diligently working on his skills of production and learning the ropes of the business. His self-produced indie-released CDs have made local headlines quoting his first self produced indie released debut EP "Deep" as "music worthy of the big screen," and the follow up CD due out soon, as "music that will stand the test of time," giving Rodd P. evermore sense
that he knows and has what it takes.
Check him out today, and look out for this evolving self-made multi-faceted artist to explode on the music scene soon.
Credits:
All material Produced, Arranged, Composed, Programmed, and Performed by Rodd P. |
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Review #1
CD Title: Deep
From The Journal Times Racine, Wisconsin:
Thursday, May 18, 2000, Page 7
RODD P.'s MUSIC WORTHY OF BIG SCREEN!
"Rodd P. has been the most persistently polite recording artist I have ever run into. A press packet arrives with a bio and a four-song demo. A little while later the follow-up phone call comes wondering if I received the kit. I don't return the call because I'm swamped under CDs.
About another two weeks later another call comes in.
Mr. Fineran, this is Rodd P. I was just wondering if you had a chance to listen to the CD I sent you yet.
Hey, this guy deserves an honest listen. "Deep" is Mr. P.'s debut demo. Rodd calls his music "electronic/new age." That's a little too broad. I would say his music best falls under a "trance-groove" sort of heading. Yeah, I know what you're
thinking. That music director wouldn't like it because it doesn't fit into her neat little pre-packaged categories.
You know what though? I like it and it should be heard. "Deep" is not boy band/pop princess fluff. Rodd P.'s music flows, gyrates and seeps into your subconscious. It plants a seed. When harvest time comes, look out. Although Rodd P. resides in Racine, Wisconsin, this is music of L.A., N.Y. and
any other big-time initials you can find.
You know when you're watching that slightly disturbing movie and the music just pulls you in with its sonic otherworldliness? You can't help but lean forward and get sucked into the ambience. That is what Rodd P.'s "Deep" is about.
My advice to Rodd? Don't bother with clubs, at least not yet. There is a burgeoning movie scene in Milwaukee right now with Mark Borchardt's success. Get in touch with as many movie people as you can, and we'll look forward to hearing your underscore for a number of motion pictures. Remember to invite me to the premiere!"
Sounding Board by Patrick Fineran.
Review #2
CD Title: Deep
From Micky Land of Shattered-Dreams Music Magazine July 02
Micky Land of Shattered-Dreams Music Magazine Chills With Rodd P.
If you feel like chilling out, Rodd P. music is exactly what you're looking for.
Perfectly recorded, ambient stuff like it has to be when you sit down at this classy bar taking life as it goes...I can't really tell you which tune I like the most because they are kind of being part of a whole entity. The ONLY downside ? We want more than the four tracks available through his website http://www.mp3.com/RoddP!
I've been happily surprised Rodd, keep it up and give us more...
Micky Land
Shattered-Dreams Magazine
http://www.shattered-magazine.com
Review #3
CD Title: Deeper Than Deep/Time Capsule
Edited: From The Journal Times Racine, Wisconsin:
Thusday, December 14, 2000, Page 2B
DJ Rodd P.'s "Deeper Than Deep" CD Should Stand Test Of Time!
Rodd P. is one of those artist trying to bust out.
A while back I did a short review on a teaser EP
Rodd sent me. I just recieved a firecat of a CD
by Rodd entitled "Deeper Than Deep/Time Capsule."
On the DJ scene, there are a number of sub-genres,
some of wich include jungle, techno and drum and bass. Rodd P.'s style falls more into the trance category.
On "Deeper," the Capricorn Entertainment artist has
produced, arranged, composed and performed all
14 tracks. That means no samples, wich is copying
snippets of other people's material and rearranging
it with your own stuff. His music is awash in keyboards and drum loops and carries its laid-back vibe unfalteringly throughout the disc. The CD IS Deeper Than Deep and should stand the test of time.
Patrick Fineran-Sounding Board. |
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Location:
Racine WI, USA
Rodd P. Website
roddp@hotmail.com
Regular Tour Area:
NOW BOOKING: SouthEastern Wisconsin/Northern Illinois Areas! |
