BORN on the South Side of Chicago, Rodney “F. Stokes” Lucas is a product of the extreme conditions familiar to the millions of Americans who have experience with our nation’s urban ghettoes. His music is able to depict the stark and brutal realities of the impoverished urban experience without adhering to the stereotypes that have begun to dominate the hip-hop landscape. Rather than capitalizing on dangerous misconceptions of the modern black experience Stokes provides thoughtful insight into the plight of black men in America’s largest cities.
THROUGH vivid imagery and skillf ...read more
BORN on the South Side of Chicago, Rodney “F. Stokes” Lucas is a product of the extreme conditions familiar to the millions of Americans who have experience with our nation’s urban ghettoes. His music is able to depict the stark and brutal realities of the impoverished urban experience without adhering to the stereotypes that have begun to dominate the hip-hop landscape. Rather than capitalizing on dangerous misconceptions of the modern black experience Stokes provides thoughtful insight into the plight of black men in America’s largest cities.
THROUGH vivid imagery and skillful wordplay Stokes has built upon the thematic traditions of the soul and blues movements for a new generation of music fans. Beneath his undeniable talent as a lyricist, he is guided by a deep sense of responsibility to promote positivity with his music.
STOKES currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. He has shared stages with such rap acts as Ghostface Killah, The Cool Kids, Camp Lo, Doomtree, Toki Wright, and Twista among others. His industry experience includes a marketing and promotional position at G-Unit Records.
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