A1 Recordings
| Rocko | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rodney Ramone Hill, Jr. |
| Also known as | Rocko da Don |
| Born | December 28, 1979 |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | A1 Recordings/E1 Music |
| Associated acts | Monica, Gucci Mane, Drumma Boy, Future, T.I. |
| Website | Island website |
| A1 Recordings | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Rocko (CEO) |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor(s) | E1 Music, EMPIRE |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
Rodney Ramone Hill, Jr., (born December 28, 1979) better known by his stage name Rocko, is an American rapper and actor.
Rocko released his first studio album, Self Made, on March 18, 2008. The album peaked at number 21 on the US Billboard 200, number six on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number four on Top Rap Albums. It spawned the single "Umma Do Me", which peaked at number 66 on the US Billboard Hot 100. His 2013 single "U.O.E.N.O." featuring Future and Rick Ross peaked at number 20 on the Hot 100.
Rocko started out as a ghostwriter and producer somewhere around 1999. In 2002, he established his own label Rocky Road Records and began working with artists like rapper and singer, AL Young Dro (from Birmingham), Zodiak DaDon and Dem Franchize Boyz. He released several mixtapes before being signed by L.A. Reid to Def Jam Records in October 2006.
He released his first studio album, Self Made on March 18, 2008. It featured production from Drumma Boy, Cool & Dre, The Runners and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and contributions came from guest artists Lloyd, Dre, Kevin Cossom as well as Monica. The album spawned the single "Umma Do Me", his first single had managed to get on the Billboard Hot 100.
His second studio album One of One was originally meant to be released on Def Jam. However, this never happened, as he parted ways with Def Jam, looking for better label situations. He subsequently formed his own label, A-1 Recordings. On March 1, 2010, he released the mixtape Wild Life, as a result of the positive feedback for the mixtape, Rocko re-released it as an album.
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