Planet's Mad, would enter the world during nationwide protests and a global pandemic. The NYC-based, Philly-born producer (né Harry Rodrigues) was just trying to get in touch with his electronica roots.He spent his tween years in London studying the infectious, synth-heavy loops of Daft Punk, Fatboy Slim and the Chemical Brothers.
It proved fertile ground to grow his own style, building upon the explosive success of his trap-tinged breakout “Harlem Shake” and unparalleled debut LP, Aa.Representing the LuckyMe crew, Rodrigues has always been more sophisticated than any meme.
His beats are slick and ornate. He's a producer's producer, having crafted tunes alongside some of the biggest names in hip-hop and dance.