Rob Hodge - writer/producer/emcee and native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is like no other emcee in the game. His lyrical skill is amazing to the ear, always raw and uncut with a conscious spark. His voice is a gem and he has the charm of a multi-platinum artist. As a child of the '70s, he has seen the struggle and crime of the inner city ghetto living in an urban life from North Philadelphia. Since his interest in music began in high school, he kept performing through out college with various groups. His love of music led him in the producer shoes soon after he started his solo career. Through his life journey, Rob Hodge lyrical essays write tales of stories transforming men and women from the street, gospel audience, back-packers, thugs and ordinary people to a life for God. As he elevated himself into the 5th element of hip-hop culture, the street buzz grew and the music industry came looking for the man with the voice and message.
Many major record label executives say that Rob Hodge is the "next big thing" to come in the coming decade. His vision, style, and song writing is something that will impact the industry for years to come. Here's a quote from one popular major industry player in music, "Rob is what we have been waiting for. We have been waiting for this type of artist and every label in the country is going to kick down the door to give him the world, because he's that 'special' artist you can't deny."
In 1994 he gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ, in that it began what some call "life changing music" as this led to many other adventures over the years engaging in live performances with such acts as The Roots, Wyclef Jean, Wu-Tang Clan, Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker & Tye Tribbett & G.A., just to name a few. His personal struggle for creative, diversity and balance to enrich the world with his musical gifts is powerful and life changing. Rob Hodge has embraced the spiritual image of his Father letting his musical gifts flourish.
Rob Hodge ground breaking efforts to get his music to the masses has succeeded releasing the single "Survive" from Best of the Submissions 2004 CD with Various Artists on Beatmart Recordings. He just recorded a hit remix to the song "Hey Now" with Platinum Artist & Grammy Award winner Toby Mac. He is also is featured on the Beatmart Recordings Gospel/R&B artist Pee Wee's hit single "Fire." Now he is known on the streets, as well as, in the industry as a great innovative hip-hop artist that will be listed as one of the prominent acts yet to come. The much anticipated debut album "Born King" drops Sept. 27, 2005 world wide on Beatmart Recordings and the industry is waiting. This is only the beginning - Rob Hodge is here. It's a new day in hip-hop indeed.
