Justin L. Rhodes is a Billboard, Stellar & Dove Award winning music Producer from Dallas,Texas. Lecrae, The Game, Talib Kweli, Black Thought, Rick Ross, Slim Thug, Royce Da 5’9, Ab- Soul, Waka Flocka & many more talented artist have been backed by a J. Rhodes production. He attended the Ascap Expo for the first time in 2010 & credits it as being the defining moment in his musical career. "Just to hear superstars like Justin Timberlake & legends like Quincy Jones will automatically make you strive for greatness!" In six years he went from "attendee to panelist". The "Freshman Orientation" panel that he moderates is designed to help expo newcomers maximize their experience. He is also an educator, public speaker & author. His book “These Beats Ain’t Free” serves as a template for up & coming producers, artist & dreamers to make their “Passion” their “Paycheck”.