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'''J. Rhodes''' is a music producer, composer, filmmaker, artist, author, public speaker, and educator.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flaunt.com/blog/justin-rhodes-on-his-way-to-obtain-an-egot|title=Justin Rhodes - On His Way to Obtain an Egot|publisher=Flaunt |date= |accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>https://www.keranews.org/arts-culture/2022-11-16/dallas-filmmaker-justin-rhodes-revitalizes-black-storytelling-in-upcoming-post-apocalyptic-film</ref> He co-wrote and produced, ''[[Anomaly (Lecrae album)|Welcome to America]]'', recorded by [[Lecrae]], which charted at #16 on ''[[Billboard]]''{{'}}s Hot Gospel chart and earned him a [[GMA Dove Award|Dove Award]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Billboard-Index/IDX/2014/2014-37-09-27-Billboard-Page-0086.pdf#search=%22lecrae%20welcome%20to%20america%22|title=Billboard Hot Gospel Songs - Lecrae - Welcome to Americia #16|publisher=Billboard |date=September 27, 2014 |accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/song/welcome-to-america/1533123051|title=Welcome to America - Lecrae|publisher=Apple Music |date=September 9, 2014 |accessdate=April 3, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Dove Awards">{{cite web|url=https://doveawards.com/awards/past-winners |title=Dove Awards Past Winners - Producer J. Rhodes - Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year |publisher=Dove Awards |date= |accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref> He has composed and produced music for artists including [[Killer Mike]], [[Talib Kweli]], [[The Game (rapper)|the Game]], and [[Royce da 5′9″]].<ref name="Barnes and Noble"/><ref name="Rolling Stone">{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-talib-kwelis-uplifting-new-song-heads-up-eyes-open-with-rick-ross-253387/|title=Hear Talib Kweli’s Uplifting New Song ‘Heads Up Eyes Open’ With Rick Ross|publisher=Rolling Stone |date=September 29, 2017|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref><ref name="D Magazine">{{cite web|url=https://www.dmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2014/10/j-rhodes-work-has-made-it-to-the-charts-but-his-mind-is-on-oak-cliff/|title=J. Rhodes’ Work Has Made it to the Charts, but his Mind is on Oak Cliff -The Dallas producer hopes that Top 10 success can help draw outside attention to his beloved district by Dick Sullivan|publisher=D Magazine |date=October 2, 2014|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref>
'''J. Rhodes''' is a music producer, composer, filmmaker, artist, author, public speaker, and educator.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flaunt.com/blog/justin-rhodes-on-his-way-to-obtain-an-egot|title=Justin Rhodes - On His Way to Obtain an Egot|publisher=Flaunt |date= |accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.keranews.org/arts-culture/2022-11-16/dallas-filmmaker-justin-rhodes-revitalizes-black-storytelling-in-upcoming-post-apocalyptic-film | title=Dallas filmmaker Justin Rhodes revitalizes Black storytelling in upcoming post-apocalyptic film | date=16 November 2022 }}</ref> He co-wrote and produced, ''[[Anomaly (Lecrae album)|Welcome to America]]'', recorded by [[Lecrae]], which charted at #16 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s Hot Gospel chart and earned him a [[GMA Dove Award|Dove Award]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Billboard-Index/IDX/2014/2014-37-09-27-Billboard-Page-0086.pdf#search=%22lecrae%20welcome%20to%20america%22|title=Billboard Hot Gospel Songs - Lecrae - Welcome to Americia #16|publisher=Billboard |date=September 27, 2014 |accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/song/welcome-to-america/1533123051|title=Welcome to America - Lecrae|publisher=Apple Music |date=September 9, 2014 |accessdate=April 3, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Dove Awards">{{cite web|url=https://doveawards.com/awards/past-winners |title=Dove Awards Past Winners - Producer J. Rhodes - Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year |publisher=Dove Awards |date= |accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref> He has composed and produced music for artists including [[Killer Mike]], [[Talib Kweli]], [[The Game (rapper)|the Game]], and [[Royce da 5′9″]].<ref name="Barnes and Noble"/><ref name="Rolling Stone">{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-talib-kwelis-uplifting-new-song-heads-up-eyes-open-with-rick-ross-253387/|title=Hear Talib Kweli's Uplifting New Song 'Heads Up Eyes Open' With Rick Ross|publisher=Rolling Stone |date=September 29, 2017|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref><ref name="D Magazine">{{cite web|url=https://www.dmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2014/10/j-rhodes-work-has-made-it-to-the-charts-but-his-mind-is-on-oak-cliff/|title=J. Rhodes' Work Has Made it to the Charts, but his Mind is on Oak Cliff -The Dallas producer hopes that Top 10 success can help draw outside attention to his beloved district by Dick Sullivan|publisher=D Magazine |date=October 2, 2014|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref>


He wrote, directed, and produced, the hip hop musical ''It's a Wonderful Plight'' as well as authoring the book, ''These Beats Ain't Free''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/movies/2020/08/30/meet-the-ghost-of-woke-past-present-and-future-in-latest-film-from-dallas-filmmaker/|title=Dallas filmmaker presents the ghost of ‘woke’ past, present and future in special drive-in screening by Carrington Tatum|publisher=Dallas News |date=August 30, 2020|accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blackenterprise.com/award-winning-music-producer-j-rhodes-discusses-his-latest-film-its-a-wonderful-plight/|title=AWARD-WINNING MUSIC PRODUCER J RHODES DISCUSSES HIS LATEST FILM ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL PLIGHT’ by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton|publisher=Black Enterprise|date= July 30, 2021|accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Amazon"/>
He wrote, directed, and produced, the hip hop musical ''It's a Wonderful Plight'', and wrote the book ''These Beats Ain't Free''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/movies/2020/08/30/meet-the-ghost-of-woke-past-present-and-future-in-latest-film-from-dallas-filmmaker/|title=Dallas filmmaker presents the ghost of 'woke' past, present and future in special drive-in screening by Carrington Tatum|publisher=Dallas News |date=August 30, 2020|accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blackenterprise.com/award-winning-music-producer-j-rhodes-discusses-his-latest-film-its-a-wonderful-plight/|title=AWARD-WINNING MUSIC PRODUCER J RHODES DISCUSSES HIS LATEST FILM 'IT'S A WONDERFUL PLIGHT' by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton|publisher=Black Enterprise|date= July 30, 2021|accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Amazon"/>


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==Career==
==Career==
Rhodes’ music career began while he was in college. In 2007, he opened the 808 Studio in downtown Dallas where he was a producer and engineer. His song "Hello", which he produced and rapped on, was featured on ''[[MTV|MTV's RapFix Live]]'' in 2010. He won the IStandard ASCAP Producer Battle, that same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/rosalinda-ruiz-is-the-spark-behind-dallas-hip-hop-renaissance-6429813|title=Rosalinda Ruiz is the Spark Behind Dallas' Hip-Hop Renaissance by Vanessa Quilantan|publisher=Dallas Observer |date=May 30, 2013|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref><ref name="MTV">{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/uybue6/jrhodes-wins-get-in-the-game-on-rapfix-live|title=Dallas MC J.Rhodes Wins 'Get In The Game' On 'RapFix Live' by D.L. Chandler|publisher=MTV|date=December 15, 2010|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref>
Rhodes’ music career began while he was in college. In 2007, he opened the 808 Studio in downtown Dallas where he was a producer and engineer. His song "Hello", which he produced and rapped on, was featured on ''[[MTV|MTV's RapFix Live]]'' in 2010. He won the IStandard ASCAP Producer Battle, that same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/rosalinda-ruiz-is-the-spark-behind-dallas-hip-hop-renaissance-6429813|title=Rosalinda Ruiz is the Spark Behind Dallas' Hip-Hop Renaissance by Vanessa Quilantan|publisher=Dallas Observer |date=May 30, 2013|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref><ref name="MTV">{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/uybue6/jrhodes-wins-get-in-the-game-on-rapfix-live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309021400/https://www.mtv.com/news/uybue6/jrhodes-wins-get-in-the-game-on-rapfix-live|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 9, 2024|title=Dallas MC J.Rhodes Wins 'Get In The Game' On 'RapFix Live' by D.L. Chandler|publisher=MTV|date=December 15, 2010|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref>


He is a Dove Music Award winner, and has composed and produced music for artists including [[Killer Mike]], [[Lecrae]], [[The Game (rapper)|the Game]], [[Slim Thug]], [[Talib Kweli]], [[Royce da 5′9″]], and [[Styles P]].<ref name="Dove Awards"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2014/10/j-rhodes-work-has-made-it-to-the-charts-but-his-mind-is-on-oak-cliff/|title=J. Rhodes' Work Has Made it to the Charts, but his Mind is on Oak Cliff - The Dallas producer hopes that Top 10 success can help draw outside attention to his beloved district by Dick Sullivan|publisher=D Magazine |date=October 2, 2014|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref> Rhodes' music has been featured in television and films including ''[[The Recruit (American TV series)|The Recruit]]'', ''[[America to Me]]'', ''[[FreeRayshawn]]'', ''[[Coffee & Kareem]]'', ''[[Black and Blue (2019 film)|Black and Blue]]'', and ''[[Between the World and Me]]'', and at the [[2020 Democratic National Convention]].<ref name="Berklee College of Music"/>
He is a Dove Music Award winner, and has composed and produced music for artists including [[Killer Mike]], [[Lecrae]], [[The Game (rapper)|the Game]], [[Slim Thug]], [[Talib Kweli]], [[Royce da 5′9″]], and [[Styles P]].<ref name="Dove Awards"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2014/10/j-rhodes-work-has-made-it-to-the-charts-but-his-mind-is-on-oak-cliff/|title=J. Rhodes' Work Has Made it to the Charts, but his Mind is on Oak Cliff - The Dallas producer hopes that Top 10 success can help draw outside attention to his beloved district by Dick Sullivan|newspaper=D Magazine |date=October 2, 2014|accessdate=March 8, 2023 |last1=Magazine |first1=D. }}</ref> Rhodes' music has been featured in television and films including ''[[The Recruit (American TV series)|The Recruit]]'', ''[[America to Me]]'', ''[[FreeRayshawn]]'', ''[[Coffee & Kareem]]'', ''[[Black and Blue (2019 film)|Black and Blue]]'', and ''[[Between the World and Me]]'', and at the [[2020 Democratic National Convention]].<ref name="Berklee College of Music"/>


As a filmmaker, he produced and hosted the TV reality series for music producers ''The House of Beats'', which aired on Apple TV in 2018. His music video "MakeItTakeIt" premiered at the [[American Black Film Festival]] in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tv.apple.com/us/show/house-of-beats/umc.cmc.2q2llcjp2jvnudrrkdjtcxyrt|title=House of Beats|publisher=Apple TV|date=|accessdate=April 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmPLc1duF_hRMkrVZ4QpoenjeVwjTX_kI&si=Lkj1FAHOQrn5xWt2|title=The House Of Beats (Season 1)|publisher=Maschine Masters|date=|accessdate=April 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/06/american-black-film-festival-the-black-godfather-spike-lee-abff-hbo-short-film-competition-1202628311/|title= American Black Film Festival To Feature ‘The Black Godfather’, Spike Lee, HBO Short Film Finalists And More by Dino-Ray Ramos|publisher=Deadline|date= June 6, 2019|accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref> In 2020, Rhodes wrote, directed, and produced the hip hop musical ''It’s a Wonderful Plight'', which received favorable reviews and was listed among ''[[USA Today]]''{{'}}s "The Summer Movies You Need to See" in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/its-a-wonderful-plight/umc.cmc.sreasg8r05zs8mbpv0sut15f|title=It's a Wonderful Plight |publisher=Apple TV|date= |accessdate=March 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/movies/2021/05/03/summer-movies-2021-preview-exclusive-photos-films-you-need-see/7379457002/|title=Exclusive new photos from the biggest summer movies |publisher=USA Today|date= May 16, 2021|accessdate=March 25, 2023}}</ref>
As a filmmaker, he produced and hosted the TV reality series for music producers ''The House of Beats'', which aired on Apple TV in 2018. His music video "MakeItTakeIt" premiered at the [[American Black Film Festival]] in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tv.apple.com/us/show/house-of-beats/umc.cmc.2q2llcjp2jvnudrrkdjtcxyrt|title=House of Beats|publisher=Apple TV|date=January 2019|accessdate=April 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmPLc1duF_hRMkrVZ4QpoenjeVwjTX_kI&si=Lkj1FAHOQrn5xWt2|title=The House Of Beats (Season 1)|publisher=Maschine Masters|date=|accessdate=April 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/06/american-black-film-festival-the-black-godfather-spike-lee-abff-hbo-short-film-competition-1202628311/|title= American Black Film Festival To Feature 'The Black Godfather', Spike Lee, HBO Short Film Finalists And More by Dino-Ray Ramos|publisher=Deadline|date= June 6, 2019|accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref> In 2020, Rhodes wrote, directed, and produced the hip hop musical ''It’s a Wonderful Plight'', which received favorable reviews and was listed among ''[[USA Today]]''{{'}}s "The Summer Movies You Need to See" in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/its-a-wonderful-plight/umc.cmc.sreasg8r05zs8mbpv0sut15f|title=It's a Wonderful Plight |publisher=Apple TV|date= 20 December 2019|accessdate=March 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/movies/2021/05/03/summer-movies-2021-preview-exclusive-photos-films-you-need-see/7379457002/|title=Exclusive new photos from the biggest summer movies |publisher=USA Today|date= May 16, 2021|accessdate=March 25, 2023}}</ref>


Rhodes authored ''These Beats Ain't Free'', and has been a speaker and panelist at [[SXSW]], [[American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers|ASCAP]]'s I Create Music, and [[CD Baby]]'s DIY music conference.<ref name="Amazon">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/These-Beats-Aint-Free-Producer-ebook/dp/B013ZQ5W8U|title=These Beats Ain't Free|publisher=Amazon|date= August 15, 2015|accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://schedule.sxsw.com/2017/events/PP64818?v=1661817601388|title=SXSW 2017|publisher=SXSW |date=|accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://2017ascapexpo.sched.com/list/descriptions/type/Panel|title=2017 ASCAP Expo|publisher=ASCAP|date=|accessdate=April 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://americansongwriter.com/asacp-adds-hitmaking-music-creators-across-genres-to-2019-i-create-music-expo-lineup-wyclef-jean-troye-sivan-collaborator-leland-songwriters-hall-of-famers-desmond-child-and-jack/|title=ASCAP Adds Hitmaking Music Creators Across Genres To 2019 “I Create Music” Expo Lineup|publisher=American Songwriter|date=April 5, 2019|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.musicconnection.com/cd-baby-announces-keynote-speakers-at-diy-musician-conference/|title=CD BABY ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AT DIY MUSICIAN CONFERENCE |publisher=Music Connection|date= July 12, 2022|accessdate=March 25, 2023}}</ref>
Rhodes authored ''These Beats Ain't Free'', and has been a speaker and panelist at [[SXSW]], [[American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers|ASCAP]]'s I Create Music, and [[CD Baby]]'s DIY music conference.<ref name="Amazon">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/These-Beats-Aint-Free-Producer-ebook/dp/B013ZQ5W8U|title=These Beats Ain't Free|publisher=Amazon|date= August 15, 2015|accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://schedule.sxsw.com/2017/events/PP64818?v=1661817601388|title=SXSW 2017|publisher=SXSW |date=|accessdate=March 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://2017ascapexpo.sched.com/list/descriptions/type/Panel|title=2017 ASCAP Expo|publisher=ASCAP|date=|accessdate=April 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://americansongwriter.com/asacp-adds-hitmaking-music-creators-across-genres-to-2019-i-create-music-expo-lineup-wyclef-jean-troye-sivan-collaborator-leland-songwriters-hall-of-famers-desmond-child-and-jack/|title=ASCAP Adds Hitmaking Music Creators Across Genres To 2019 "I Create Music" Expo Lineup|publisher=American Songwriter|date=April 5, 2019|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.musicconnection.com/cd-baby-announces-keynote-speakers-at-diy-musician-conference/|title=CD BABY ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AT DIY MUSICIAN CONFERENCE |publisher=Music Connection|date= July 12, 2022|accessdate=March 25, 2023}}</ref>


He is an associate professor at the [[Berklee College of Music]].<ref name="Berklee College of Music">{{cite web|url=https://college.berklee.edu/faculty/justin-rhodes|title=Berklee Faculty - Justin Rhodes |publisher=Berklee College of Music|date= |accessdate=March 25, 2023}}</ref>
He is an associate professor at the [[Berklee College of Music]].<ref name="Berklee College of Music">{{cite web|url=https://college.berklee.edu/faculty/justin-rhodes|title=Berklee Faculty - Justin Rhodes |publisher=Berklee College of Music|date= |accessdate=March 25, 2023}}</ref>


==Selected discography==
==Selected discography==
* 2023 – ''[[Michael (Killer Mike album)|YES!]]'' – [[Killer Mike]] – composer, producer<ref name="Barnes and Noble">{{cite web|url=https://valsec.barnesandnoble.com/enwiki/w/michael-killer-mike/39896693|title=Michael [2 LP] by Killer Mike|publisher=Barnes and Noble |date=September 15, 2023|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref>
* 2023 – ''[[Michael (Killer Mike album)|YES!]]'' – [[Killer Mike]] – composer, producer<ref name="Barnes and Noble">{{cite web|url=https://valsec.barnesandnoble.com/enwiki/w/michael-killer-mike/39896693|title=Michael [2 LP] by Killer Mike|publisher=Barnes and Noble |date=September 15, 2023|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref>
* 2019 – ''[[Styles P discography|S.P. the GOAT: Ghost of All Time]]'' – [[Styles P]] – producer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://genius.com/albums/Styles-p/S-p-the-goat-ghost-of-all-time|title= S.P. The GOAT: Ghost of All Time Styles P|publisher=Genius|date=May 3, 2019|accessdate=April 5, 2023}}</ref>
* 2019 – ''[[Styles P discography|S.P. the GOAT: Ghost of All Time]]'' – [[Styles P]] – producer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://genius.com/albums/Styles-p/S-p-the-goat-ghost-of-all-time|title= S.P. The GOAT: Ghost of All Time Styles P|publisher=Genius|date=May 3, 2019|accessdate=April 5, 2023}}</ref>
* 2018 – ''[[Styles P discography|Dime Bag]]'' – Styles P – composer, producer<ref name="Focus Hip Hop">{{cite web|url=https://focushiphop.com/2018/11/12/album-review-styles-p-dime-bag/|title= Album Review - Styles P – Dime Bag|publisher=Focus Hip Hop|date=|accessdate=April 5, 2023}}</ref>
* 2018 – ''[[Styles P discography|Dime Bag]]'' – Styles P – composer, producer<ref name="Focus Hip Hop">{{cite web|url=https://focushiphop.com/2018/11/12/album-review-styles-p-dime-bag/|title= Album Review - Styles P – Dime Bag|publisher=Focus Hip Hop|date=12 November 2018|accessdate=April 5, 2023}}</ref>
* 2017 – ''[[Radio Silence (Talib Kweli album)|Chips]]'' – [[Talib Kweli]] (featuring [[Waka Flocka Flame]]) – composer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/mw/song/chips-feat-waka-flocka/1297946444|title=Chips - Talib Kweli (featuring Waka Flocka Flame)|publisher=Apple Music |date=|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref>
* 2017 – ''[[Radio Silence (Talib Kweli album)|Chips]]'' – [[Talib Kweli]] (featuring [[Waka Flocka Flame]]) – composer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/mw/song/chips-feat-waka-flocka/1297946444|title=Chips - Talib Kweli (featuring Waka Flocka Flame)|publisher=Apple Music |date=|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref>
* 2016 – ''[[Layers (Royce da 5′9″ album)|Tabernacle]]'' – [[Royce da 5′9″]] – producer{{cn|date=April 2024}}
* 2016 – ''[[Layers (Royce da 5′9″ album)|Tabernacle]]'' – [[Royce da 5′9″]] – producer{{citation needed|date=April 2024}}
* 2016 – ''[[Radio Silence (Talib Kweli album)|Head Up Eyes Open]]'' – [[Talib Kweli]] (featuring [[Rick Ross]] and [[Yummy Bingham]]) – composer, producer<ref name="Rolling Stone"/>
* 2016 – ''[[Radio Silence (Talib Kweli album)|Head Up Eyes Open]]'' – [[Talib Kweli]] (featuring [[Rick Ross]] and [[Yummy Bingham]]) – composer, producer<ref name="Rolling Stone"/>
* 2014 – ''[[Anomaly (Lecrae album)|Welcome to America]]'' – [[Lecrae]] – composer, producer<ref name="Dove Awards"/>
* 2014 – ''[[Anomaly (Lecrae album)|Welcome to America]]'' – [[Lecrae]] – composer, producer<ref name="Dove Awards"/>
* 2012 – ''Congregation'' – Talib Kweli & [[Z-Trip]] – producer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/Talib_Kweli_and_Z-Trip_-_Attack_The_Block-2012|title= Talib Kweli & Z-Trip - Attack The Block-2012|publisher=Archive.org|date=May 9, 2016|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref>
* 2012 – ''Congregation'' – Talib Kweli & [[Z-Trip]] – producer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/Talib_Kweli_and_Z-Trip_-_Attack_The_Block-2012|title= Talib Kweli & Z-Trip - Attack The Block-2012|date=May 9, 2016|accessdate=March 8, 2023}}</ref>
* 2012 – ''[[Jesus Piece (album)|Blood Diamonds]]'' – [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]] – composer, producer<ref name="D Magazine"/>
* 2012 – ''[[Jesus Piece (album)|Blood Diamonds]]'' – [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]] – composer, producer<ref name="D Magazine"/>


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J. Rhodes
Background information
Birth nameJustin Rhodes
BornDallas, Texas, U.S.
EducationUniversity of North Texas
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • composer
  • filmmaker
  • artist
Years active2010–present
Labels
  • Vintage Rhodes Productions
Websitethesebeatsaintfree.com

J. Rhodes is a music producer, composer, filmmaker, artist, author, public speaker, and educator.[1][2] He co-wrote and produced, Welcome to America, recorded by Lecrae, which charted at #16 on Billboard's Hot Gospel chart and earned him a Dove Award in 2015.[3][4][5] He has composed and produced music for artists including Killer Mike, Talib Kweli, the Game, and Royce da 5′9″.[6][7][8]

He wrote, directed, and produced, the hip hop musical It's a Wonderful Plight, and wrote the book These Beats Ain't Free.[9][10][11]

Early life

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Justin Rhodes was born in Oak Cliff, Texas, to parents Joe and Gloria Rhodes.[12] He began writing lyrics and poetry while attending Carter High School. During his sophomore year at the University of North Texas, he began experimenting with beat machines and music production.[13][14]

Career

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Rhodes’ music career began while he was in college. In 2007, he opened the 808 Studio in downtown Dallas where he was a producer and engineer. His song "Hello", which he produced and rapped on, was featured on MTV's RapFix Live in 2010. He won the IStandard ASCAP Producer Battle, that same year.[15][16]

He is a Dove Music Award winner, and has composed and produced music for artists including Killer Mike, Lecrae, the Game, Slim Thug, Talib Kweli, Royce da 5′9″, and Styles P.[5][17] Rhodes' music has been featured in television and films including The Recruit, America to Me, FreeRayshawn, Coffee & Kareem, Black and Blue, and Between the World and Me, and at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.[18]

As a filmmaker, he produced and hosted the TV reality series for music producers The House of Beats, which aired on Apple TV in 2018. His music video "MakeItTakeIt" premiered at the American Black Film Festival in 2019.[19][20][21] In 2020, Rhodes wrote, directed, and produced the hip hop musical It’s a Wonderful Plight, which received favorable reviews and was listed among USA Today's "The Summer Movies You Need to See" in 2021.[22][23]

Rhodes authored These Beats Ain't Free, and has been a speaker and panelist at SXSW, ASCAP's I Create Music, and CD Baby's DIY music conference.[11][24][25][26][27]

He is an associate professor at the Berklee College of Music.[18]

Selected discography

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References

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