Rodney Hill, Jr. is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is signed to So So Def/Island Urban through his own Rocky Road Records imprint. His debut album, Self-Made, was released on March 18, 2008. The album sold nearly 28,000 copies in its first week of release.
Rocko, 29, After releasing a pair of mixtapes, 2003’s N.W.A. (No Wack Artist) and 2007’s Swag Season, he hopped in bed with Def Jam last fall.
Self-Made is a the debut studio album by American rapper/producer Rocko, which includes the singles "Umma Do Me" and " Tomorrow". Guest artists on the album include Rocko’s debut, Self Made was released in March of 2008 with guest stars like T.I., Young Jeezy, Ne-Yo,Lloyd, Dre, and Monica and producer DJ Toomp on And was released by Rocky Roads/So So Def/Island Urban/Def Jam on March 18, 2008. The album scored negative to mediocre reviews.
The album debuted at number 21 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 28,000 copies in its first week. In its second week the album sold 9,800 copies and stand at number 62 on the chart. In its third week, the album fell down to number 90, selling 6,000 copies, bringing the total to 44,000. In the fourth week, it went down to number 106, selling exactly 6,500 copies, bringing the total to around 50,809 copies.
Umma Do Me" is the first single by Rocko, taken from his debut album Self-Made. The single was issued in December 2007 on Rocko's Rocky Road imprint through So So Def Recordings and Island Urban Music. In the United States, "Umma Do Me" peaked at number 15 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single was produced by Drumma Boy. The video peaked at number 2 on BET's 106 & Park
Umma Do Me Video
Rocko is the fiance of R&B singer Monica. The couple have two children, Rodney III and Romello. Rocko has operated both as a talent scout for Universal Records and as a behind-the-scenes liaison for local artists like Young Dro and Dem Franchize Boyz.
From the sounds of it. Rocko might be a one hit wonder. I guess we'll have to wait in see. With all the experince Rocko acquired over the years. I have a feeling well see more of this multi-talented artist reppin the ATL.Dis Morning
Background information
Birth name Rodney Ramone Hill Jr.
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genre(s) Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 1999–present
Label(s) Rocky Road/So So Def/Def Jam
Associated acts Monica, Shawty Lo, Gucci Mane, Gorilla Zoe, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, T.I.
Website Island website
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