Rod "Politico" Adkins is among a handful of artists trying to change the message of today's hip-hop culture and is a real-life example of using music and education to overcome life's obstacles. He is the product of hard work and dedication to public service and his music serves a purpose: To change the community and inspire people to stand up and make a difference. He has overcome adversity and didn't let the environment he grew up in define who he is today.
Born in Detroit and raised by a single-mother in Minneapolis, the twenty-seven-year-old Politico learned the values of staying true to yourself and public service at an early age. Growing up in the dangerous Phillips neighborhood on the Southside of Minneapolis, dodging drug deals and witnessing gang violence helped shaped Politico. It was during these times he vowed to improve the community, the schools and help pave the way for the next generation to get out.
Rod "Politico" Adkins After graduating from high school, Politico spent the next eight years in the U.S. Air Force working in technology. His time abroad and service to America not only further shaped his character, but helped him earn two degrees. In 2007 Politico cemented his status as a public servant by completing the prestigious Sorensen Institute's Political Leaders Program at the University of Virginia.
Politico's talent has already earned recognition from the music industry. In July 2007 Song of the Year chose the single Change as the winner of the hip hop category. In 2006, the Twin Cities Hip Hop Music Awards nominated him and his label, Syndakit, for Album of the Year (Northern Sound), Best Live Show and Best Crew.
wuss good lil brotha I got da press package always sounding & looking good keep up da good work, like Biggie used to say "Anything U get U got to work hard $ it" your persistance WILL pay off Thanxs, Msprensess1
What'z good wit it? Jus stoppin thru ta show yer page some luv. Keep doin ya thang. Also, when you get a minute, stop thru mine I got new beatz n shit on both pages. -Browwn
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! LETS DO 2008 RIGHT!!! GHOST & LA FAMILIA WILL BE DRIVING AROUND WISHING EVERYBODY A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! WE WILL END UP STAYING AT THE MOST HYPE PARTY SO GET AT ME & LET ME KNOW WHERE YOURS WILL BE!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
What's up-I'm not el diablo-I promise-hate him actually! New tracks sounded smooth amigo-I can see la passion-that's all you need-if you want me to record some beats hit me up-I promise it'll be in the pocket-see you friday-Mark
Hey what’s going down? How are you doing? I’m doing well, I've just been keeping myself busy making music for my upcoming CD release. It’s taking a little longer then I expected but it’ll be finished shortly. Be on the lookout for it early this summer. Anyway, I’m just trying to stay in contact with everyone in my friends list, so don't be a stranger and hit me up when you see me online, aight? Oh yeah, I should be posting a new song shortly as well so check out my page when you have time. Peace!
How are you? Just stopping by to wish you a blesssed day. You know? Just leaving a some love and respect. Hope you have a great weekend filled with the love of family and friends.
what it is my brother...i can't seem to get a break around this motha. I got a cat that hit me up on the promotion side of the house tryin to get some luv spread on his single...but you know how it goes...the luv has to be mutual
Rod "Politico" Adkins is among a handful of artists trying to change the message of today's hip-hop culture and is a real-life example of using music and education to overcome life's obstacles. He is the product of hard work and dedication to public service and his music serves a purpose: To change the community and inspire people to stand up and make a difference. He has overcome adversity and didn't let the environment he grew up in define who he is today.
Rod "Politico" Adkins After graduating from high school, Politico spent the next eight years in the U.S. Air Force working in technology. His time abroad and service to America not only further shaped his character, but helped him earn two degrees. In 2007 Politico cemented his status as a public servant by completing the prestigious Sorensen Institute's Political Leaders Program at the University of Virginia.
