HOT ROD BEATS – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Rodney Ladd, also known as Hot Rod Beats, got his start with a drum kit and endless Sundays playing at his uncle’s apostolic church since the age of 6. His instinctual knowledge of complex drum patterns and ear for harmony has led his ear into a wide range of genres and has continued to gear his capabilities in all aspects of production and live performance.

Opening up for commercial rap artists such as Lil’ Wayne, Young Jeezy, and Devin the Dude, Hot Rod Beats got his first taste for live DJ performance and quickly transitioned his performance to local clubs to get his music heard on a weekly basis. Although hip hop is a deep part of his upbringing, what stands himself apart is his fervid will to explore the entire musical landscape.

Aside from performing with big-name artists, Rodney’s range consists of The Greens Golf and Country Club Galaxy Event, JDRF Diabetes Walk, to laid back patio sets at Flint in the Colcord Hotel to upbeat dj sets at Top Golf. His live DJ sets include a combination of hip hop, R&B, funk, disco, EDM, deep house, contemporary, chillwave, and mashups of all genres. With the use of drum machines, synthesizers, an open labs DAW, and two turntables, his long awaited 1st LP will be an electronic journey of genuine humanity.