Skitzo

:"Other meanings are spelled schizo."Dario Rodriguez (born in Bronx, New York on December 23, 1982) better known by his stage name Skitzo and various other names including "Frenyc", "Rod Rhaspy", "Odd One" and "Justin Zaine", is a well known hip hop record producer/rapper of Puerto Rican descent and CEO of Frenyc Entertainment. He is best known for his work on Cam'Ron's album "Purple Haze" "Get 'Em Girls" and co-production of Juelz Santana's "Mic Check."

Biography

Career

Influenced by Timbaland and Quincy Jones because of their diversity and knowledge in music, he was determined to become a great producer. Wanting to have a unique name that people would remember and how the music would sound, he chose Skitzo because he performed voice over's. He has shown his talent in every track he makes, diverse and intense. At the age of 15-years-old he produced his first beat for 2 way Alerts in 1997. In 2001, he was featured on the mixtape "We Bare Armz" by Loose Cannon and Bazaar Royale.

In 2002, he turned heads when he appeared on 106 & Park's "Freestyle Friday" battling against rapper Jin. Skitzo was up first to battle and pulled out a picture of an Asian girl, joking that it was Jin's sister.

While working for Def Jam street team for six months and stopping by the office, he knew of another Bronx native, rapper, J. R. Writer who was an influential person to his success. J. R. Writer was with the Diplomats and allowed Cam'Ron to hear his beat, which resulted in a gold album for "Get 'Em Girls". [DisCogs entry. [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Skitzo Skitzo at Discogs] . Discogs. Accessed October 17, 2007.]

Skitzo has his own production label called Frenyc Productions [Publishing entry. [http://www.roynet.com/archive_new_signings/n030105.cfm Ascap] . Production. Accessed October 17, 2007.] and in 2006 he produced "The Best Out", by the Diplomats which is featured on by EA Sports.

Skitzo is currently working with Cam'Ron on his next album titled "Public Enemy #1." [Press Release entry. [http://www.prleap.com/pr/103621/ Rap and Hip Hop News] . Mixtape. Accessed October 16, 2007.]

Production credits

Loose Cannon and Bazaar Royale Bloodline Records Mixtape, 2001
*"We Bare Armz"

Cam'Ron - Purple Haze, 2004
*"Intro"
*"Get 'Em Girls"
*"Family Ties" (feat. Nicole Wray)

Purple City - Diplomats Vol. 5, 2004
*"Diamonds and Pearls"
*"Halftime Show"
*"Sesame Street Shop"

Jim Jones - On My Way To Church , 2004
*"Let's ride" (feat. J. R. Writer)

Dipset/Byrd Gang Volume 1: All Eyes On Zeke, 2004
*"Cross the Line" (feat. N.O.R.E.)

The Diplomats - Diplomatic Immunity 2, 2004
*"I Wanna Be Your Lady" (feat. Nicole Wray) Co-produced with The Heatmakerz

Dipset/Byrdgang Vol. 2: The New Season, 2004
*"Roll It Up" (feat. Agallah & Shiest "Purple City")

Hoodlife CD - Various Artists, 2004
*"Intro" (feat. Damon Dash & Nova)

The Diplomats - More Than Music, Vol. 1, 2005
*"The Best Out"
*"Open Your Eyes"
*"If Only You Believe"

Welcome to Frenycville CD/DVD, 2005

Juelz Santana - , 2005
*"Slow Down"

DJ Kay Slay & Papoose - Menace II Society PT. 2, 2005
*"Raised With Them Gangstas" (feat. Styles P., Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, Black Rob, McGruff, & Razah)

Papoose - , 2005
*"Head of State" (feat. Saigon )

Juelz Santana - What the Game's Been Missing!, 2005
*"Kid is Back" Co-produced with Soul Sizzle
*"Mic Check" Co-produced with Neo Da Matrix

J. R. Writer - Writers Block 2 , 2005
*"Harder Then Ever" (feat. Hell Rell)

Young Gunz - Get in Where U Fit In, Vol. 2 , 2005
*"One Love"

Jay Bezel - Diplomats Present Jay Bezel: Philadelphia Beast Vol. 1, 2005
*"Phat Bottom" (feat. Juelz Santana)

Papoose - "The Best of Papoose: The Mixtape, 2006
*"Ridin' Shotgun" (feat. Paul Wall)

Cam'ron Presents Duke da God Dipset - "The Movement Moves On" , 2006
*"Losing My Love"

Hell Rell - "Streets Wanna Know", 2006
*"Monsters Pt. 2"

Cam'ron - Public Enemy #1, 2007
*"Intro"
*"Calm Down"
*"The Cycle's Sick"
*"Let Me Know"
*"Bum Bum" (feat. Penz)
*"What You Know" (feat. Penz)
*"Glitter" (feat. Penz)
*"Trouble Makers" (feat. 40 Cal and Penz)
*"Killa Penz" (feat. Penz)
*"Curious" (feat. Penz)

References

External links

* [http://www.deve8magazine.com/newsletter/newsletter15/index15.htm DV8 Magazine Interview]
* [http://www.hhnlive.com/features/more/90 HHN Live Interview]
* [http://illmuzik.com/articles/articles.php?article_id=64 Illmuzik Interview]
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Skitzo Skitzo Discography] on Discogs
*MySpace|skitzofrenyc|Skitzo
* [http://youtube.com/user/skitzOfrenyc Youtube Footage]