Young Hot Rod

Infobox musical artist
Name = Young Hot Rod

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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Rodney Toole
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Origin = Sacramento, California, U.S.
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Genre = Hip hop
Occupation = Rapper
Years_active = 2006 – present
Label = G-Unit
Associated_acts = G-Unit, Young Dro, Eminem, T.I.
URL = [http://www.younghotrod.com/ www.younghotrod.com]
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Rodney Toole is an American rapper known by his stage name, Young Hot Rod. He is signed to G-Unit Records.

Biography

Early life

Originally from Sacramento, the Phoenix-based rapping career started with a phone call. His style has been described as similar to 50 Cent with lots of hooks and a melodic delivery. As such, his lyrics do not include violent content and drug-dealing." [ [http://www.rapindustry.com/hot-rod.htm Young Hot Rod Bio] . RapIndustry. Accessed July 24 2007] He is also signed to Money Management Group, which is a subsidiary of G-Unit Records.

G-Unit Records

He was initially signed to G-Unit Records after a CD containing a sample of his music was sent to the G-Unit offices in New York. 50 Cent liked what he heard and offered Young Hot Rod a position on his label. Hot Rod recalls:

50 Cent commented on Young Hot Rod's style. He said:

Albums

Debut album

"Fast Lane" is title of Young Hot Rod's debut album. Originally, the album was set to come out in mid-2006, but was later pushed back so that it would not coincide with other G-Unit Records releases. The album currently has no confirmed release date.Al Capone (October 17 2007). [http://www.defsounds.com/editorials/view/2550-hot-rod-talks-g-unit-industry-beefs-album-mixtape-more.html Hot Rod Talks G Unit, Industry Beefs, Album, Mixtape, & More] . DefSounds. Accessed October 23 2007.]

It was originally announced that the album was completed in little over three weeks with the help of 50 Cent however Young Hot Rod has stated that he is still recording for the album.

Young Hot Rod commented on the delay and said: quote|It’s all about timing, you know what I’m sayin’, the past three, no six months, June, May, since like May it’s been all "Curtis". It’s "Curtis" time, so now nothing is gonna get in the way. That whole train you feel what I’m saying. It came out, and everyone was excited.

In May 2008, he released his debut single "I Like To Fuck" with features Tila Tequila and Beau Dozier, who also produced the song.

References

*Kennedy, John December 21 2006). [http://www.vibe.com/news/online_exclusives/2006/12/gunit_week_hot_rod_ryder_music/ EXCLUSIVE: G Unit Week - Hot Rod... Ryder Music] . "Vibe" magazine. Accessed March 21 2008.
*Flextarae (2006). [http://www.rapindustry.com/hot-rod.htm Young Hot Rod Interview] . Rap Industry. Accessed March 21 2008.
*Fruchter, Alexander. [http://www.soundslam.com/articles/interviews/interviews.php?interviews=in061003_youngh Life In The Fast Lane] . Soundslam. Accessed March 21 2008.
*Nima (October 2006). [http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/hotrod/ Hot Rod (October 2006)] . Dubcnn. Accessed March 21 2008.
* [http://www.aftermathmusic.com/_interviews/hotrod_march_2007.html Interview with Hot Rod March 2007] . Aftermath Music (March 2007). Accessed March 21 2008.

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External links

*Official|http://www.younghotrod.com