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Still Water Oldies Every Friday Night - 9pm pst

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ABOUT ROD GEE

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Growing up in the ethnically diverse community bordering Hollywood and South Central Los Angeles, my life has paralleled and even surpassed the story of my favorite childhood film, "Beat Street." Hip Hop was my guiding soundtrack—honest, frank, and uniquely rhythmic.

Graduating Cum Laude from Cal State Los Angeles, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Television/Film/Media, as well as a degree in Chicano Studies from Los Angeles Mission College. Throughout my career, I've continually expanded my knowledge and skills, becoming an expert in my field. My journey of transforming companies began as the video producer for the syndicated hip hop radio show "The Wake Up Show" on Power 106 in Los Angeles. I filmed and aired videos of influential hip hop artists before it became an industry norm. The show not only launched many careers but also embodied the culture, music, message, and style of my upbringing.

I then moved on to MTV, working on shows like TRL, the "Growing Up Black in America" special, and numerous celebrity interviews. My growth continued at NBC Universal's Hispanic cable network mun2/NBCUniverso. As a leading production executive at mun2, I combined my knowledge, heritage, and passion for entertainment and music, contributing to various music, lifestyle, and reality series. I also collaborated with Telemundo on specials, live events, and the coordination of broadcast assets and subtitling.

Building on my career in TV production, I started The Cut, a digital content show with DJ Revolution, to honor my hip-hop roots. With over one million views, the show features interviews with top DJs in music and hip hop—from established artists to emerging talents.

I am particularly proud of the feature-length documentary I co-produced and edited alongside DJ Bonds and DJ Breeze called "Where We're From: The Elements Documentary" (www.elementsdoc.com). This documentary captures the rise of underground hip hop in Los Angeles during the 90s and 2000s, told through the story of Elements—a group of friends who promoted a weekly club that honored the elements of hip hop: MCing, DJing, dance, and graffiti art. Directed by DJ Bonds and DJ Breeze and executive produced by Damon Bonds, the documentary features interviews with artists, DJs, dancers, radio personalities, promoters, and partygoers, along with live concert footage, MC battles, and DJ performances.

Interviewees include: Aceyalone, Abstract Rude, Myka 9 of Freestyle Fellowship, Tai Jai of Souls of Mischief, DJ Icy Ice, DJ Rhettmatic, Mr. Choc from The Beat Junkies; Cut Chemist, Chali 2na, Akil, and DJ Nu-Mark from Jurassic 5; Evidence and Rakaa Iriscience from Dilated Peoples, Immortal Technique, DJ Mark Luv, Large Professor, Divine Styler of Scheme Team, The Soul Bros, Talib Kweli, DJ Maseo of De La Soul, Jeru the Damaja, Planet Asia, Fidel Rodriguez, Asia One, Otherwize, DJ Rasta Root, Dave New York, Polo Molina and more.

 

During the pandemic, I embarked on a new adventure by finally taking on the DJ craft. I've performed at real-life events and hosted my own events, such as Dickies & Hickeys and Still Water Oldies, at venues like the LA County Fair and The House of Blues. I continue to shape entertainment and culture while growing my brand. Check me out Monday - Friday at 9 am PST and every Friday night at 9 pm PST on twitch.tv/ogrodgee and TikTok.

I currently work for Revolt TV, overseeing all post-production for our shows, which you can view on revolt.tv.

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