Kenneth Hudgens III
- Composer
- Sound Department
Kenneth Hudgens III (K3NND0) is a DJ and Producer from Southern California. K3NND0 started DJing when
he was a teenager. His music influences came not by bands and singers,
but by "turntablist," and break-beat inventors. Hearing producers like,
Kool Herc, and Herbie Hancock's hit song, "Rockit," made their mark
with K3NND0. His production style evolved from hearing early melodic
house music tracks like, Mr. Fingers, "Can You Feel It," and the acid
house classic "Acid Tracks," by Phuture. His influences show in his
style with his selection of house, tech, progressive and electro music
he plays and produces. And to not forget, he also continues to sneak in
a turntable performance at a few gigs as respect to his influences.
During 2008, K3NND0 made use of his down time taking apprenticeship
with several live sound engineers in the Los Angeles area. Realizing,
he could improve his sound during his DJ gigs, K3NND0 continued to
learn live sound engineering until he was introduced to a recording
studio. He later became involved, and an intern, with several private
recording studios. K3NND0's knowledge continued to grow as he learned
how music is recorded, composed, and structured. Producers quickly took
notice of his ear for electronic sounds and beats, this lead to his
mentor-ship and study of electronic music. Also, this opened his
network, getting him many DJ gigs in the Los Angeles and San Diego
areas. In 2010, K3NND0, worked behind the scenes with a music studio in
Lancaster, CA, producing and engineering hip-hop, R&B, and club tracks
for several artist until the studio's closure in early 2011. With the
help of a non-profit organization, K3NND0, later had it re-opened (and
re-designed) under a different name, and became the manager and
resident sound engineer. At the same time, K3NND0 was the DJ for the
underground hip-hop group Sick Calicos, performing with artists such as
the members of The Wu-Tang Clan, Sly Boogie, and Yelawolf. K3NND0 has
performed at several popular venues such as, Fluxx in San Diego, The
Industry Theater in Lancaster, CA, The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA,
The Terrace in Pasadena, CA, and 118West in Simi Valley. In Los
Angeles, he performed at Busbys (aka. The Congo Room), The Belasco
Theater, 333 Live, and Dim Mak Studios. May 1st 2013, K3NND0, was
signed to Lets Beat Milo Records with the DJ electronic trio, Cod3w0rd
Korruption (DJ Will::E, Chris Steele and K3NND0). He works with several
of the group's projects and album releases. Their first EP with the
group called, "Tower," was released June 7th, 2013, with the radio
edits going world wide June 14, 2013. On August 2nd 2013, he released
"Sharp Objects," with Cod3w0rd Korruption partner, DJ Will::E, on Keoki
Records.
K3NND0 continues to DJ and produce with Cod3w0rd Korruption, and for his solo projects. Described as a "Secret Weapon" of the music industry, he can also be found as a freelance sound engineer hired under several artist, producers, and movie studio's part-time.
K3NND0 continues to DJ and produce with Cod3w0rd Korruption, and for his solo projects. Described as a "Secret Weapon" of the music industry, he can also be found as a freelance sound engineer hired under several artist, producers, and movie studio's part-time.