K.O.D. is a hot artist right out of Georgia, who now resides in South Dakota.
He has started a wave of hip-hop through out the community and accomplished the feat of making the first hip hop video here in Rapid City. The fresh style of his music is his own just as Nelly’s style was, with that country type grammar that made him unique. He was inspired by Run-DMC at the age of 12, and soon began writing his own lyrics and performing. After high school, he then took a break when he went to college in South Dakota.
In 2002, after achieving underground success, He released Hear My Cry. Hot 93.1 was eager to air the song and see the locals response. Instantly the song was a hit! Against major artist, it reached the #1 spot on the 9@9 and held that spot 3 weeks. Due to the high response from the listeners, K.O.D. released his single in 2003. He sold over 600 copies citywide in a town of 60,000+!! This then opened the demand for an album.
Soon after, he released Rolle’ To The Fullest which also hit #1. The demand for K.O.D. music became the new hype in Rapid City. This open many doors, which included performances for semi-pro football teams, opening for acts such as Universal Records artist Afroman and others. Hear My Cry also made it on Billboards D.M.A. top 200 singles chart for the week of April 2004. The song was listed at #12 out of 200 singles.
In early 2005, K.O.D. released the album Rolle’ To The Fullest. In the summer of 2005, he had a part in an independent film called Salem Park 3:15. Rolle’ To The Fullest was on the sound track for the film. He didn’t release an album in 2006, but stayed busy doing shows and opening up for acts such as @-Live crew, Tone-Loc, Bone Thugs, and tech-9. To date K.O.D. is working on his 2nd album to be independently released. He is also working on his clothing line called Jus Ghetto.
Genre: Hip-Hop
Hometown: Rapid City, SD
