C-Rod
Born Chris Rodriguez
Education University of Miami Occupations Songwriter musician record producer music arranger mixer remixer recording engineer Years active 1999–present Spouse
Patricia Nieto
(
m. 2002)
Children 3 Musical career Genres Website crodmusic
Musical artist
Chris Rodriguez better known by C-Rod , is an American songwriter, record producer, music arranger, mixer, engineer, and remixer. He wrote and produced Paulina Rubio 's Billboard charting singles, Lo Haré Por Ti El Último Adiós Algo Tienes [ 1] [ 2] Celia Cruz , Thalía , Ana Cristina , Chayanne , Danna Paola , and Erika Jayne , among others.[ 3]
He wrote Michael Murphy 's #1 charting single So Damn Beautiful [ 4] [ 5]
As a recording artist C-Rod's single, Beat Don't Stop , charted at #3 and Stay at #8 on Billboard's Dance charts,[ 6]
Rodriguez has remixed charting singles for Lady Gaga , Ricky Martin , Jennifer Lopez , Pet Shop Boys , and others.[ 7] [ 8] Enrique Iglesias 's Duele el Corazón [ 9] [ 10]
Early life
Chris Rodriguez was born in Miami, Florida . He began playing piano as a teenager. At 18 years old, he began recording songs on his four-track recorder in a small room in his father's warehouse. He graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelor's degree in musical theater.[ 11] [ 12] [ 13]
Career
C-Rod rose to prominence in the early 2000s producing Latin singer, Paulina Rubio 's, #1 Billboard Algo Tienes Lo Haré Por Ti [ 14] [ 15] [ 2]
As a recording artist C-Rod's singles, Beat Don't Stop (featuring Jason Walker) charted at #3, Stay (featuring Brendan O'Hara) at #8, and Raise Your Hands (featuring Jason Walker) at #17 on Billboard's Dance charts,[ 6]
Rodriguez has remixed charting singles for Lady Gaga , Ricky Martin , Jennifer Lopez , Pet Shop Boys , and others.[ 7] Enrique Iglesias 's Duele el Corazón [ 10]
He has produced singles for Celia Cruz , Thalía (La Super Chica ), Ana Cristina (¡Vivan los niños! A Un Paso De Mi Amor ), Chayanne (Boom Boom ), Danna Paola (Ruleta Ednita Nazario (Te Quedarás Hundido ), and Erika Jayne (Painkillr [ 3] [ 16]
Rodriguez launched his independent record label, developing new artists and doing remixes for artists Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Ricky Martin. He is a signed writer and producer with Sony/ATV Publishing.[ 13] One Horizon Group , Inc. acquired C-Rod, Inc., along with its record label, Velveteen Entertainment and media content division.[ 17] [ 18]
Rodriguez wrote the ¡Vivan los niños! , the closing song for TV show, ¡Vivan los niños! recorded by Ana Cristina . His song, Perfect Picture appeared in the film, Easy A , starring Emma Stone .
Billboard Singles Chart
Singles
Year
Song
Artist
Credit
2000
Lo Haré Por Ti Paulina Rubio
Producer
Algo Tienes Paulina Rubio
Writer, producer
2001
Boom Boom [ 22] [ 21] Chayanne
Music arranger, background vocals
La Super Chica [ 16] Thalía
Writer, producer, Music arranger
2002
¡Vivan los niños! (closing song for TV show)
Ana Cristina
Writer
2003
A Un Paso De Mi Amor [ 30] Ana Cristina
Musician
Raise Your Hands [ 6] C-Rod (featuring Jason Walker)
Writer, co-producer, musician, music arranger
2004
El Último Adiós Paulina Rubio
Writer, producer
So Damn Beautiful Michael Murphy
Writer
2010
Perfect Picture (Easy A Soundtrack)
Carlos Bertonatti
Writer, producer
2012
Ruleta [ 31] Danna Paola
Producer
2013
Beat Don't Stop [ 6] C-Rod (featuring Jason Walker)
Writer, musician, producer, music arranger
2014
Painkillr Erika Jayne
Writer
2015
My Religion [ 24] Alessandro Coli
Producer
2016
Flames [ 26] [ 25] Alessandro Coli
Producer
Te Quedarás Hundido [ 3] Ednita Nazario
Producer
The Pop Kids [ 8] Pet Shop Boys
Remix producer
Duele el Corazón (remix English Version featuring Tinashe and Javada)[ 32] Enrique Iglesias
Remix producer
2017
I Betcha [ 27] Alessandro Coli
Producer
Crown and the Girls [ 33] Aprilann
Remix producer
2018
So Good [ 34] Krys Monique
Writer
2019
Stay [ 6] C-Rod (featuring Brendan O'Hara)
Writer, vocals, musician, producer, music arranger
2020
Chess Game [ 29] Jasmine Crowe
Producer
References
^ "Artists and Music Latin Notas page 70" (PDF) . Billboard 8 . December 9, 2000. Retrieved December 1, 2022 .^ a b "Paulina Rubio's Gran City Pop by Dan Kimpel" . BMI. December 30, 2009. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ a b c d "Ednita Nazario - Te Quedarás Hundido" . Jaxsta 2. December 30, 2009. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ a b "Michael Murphy Chart History" . charts NZ. November 21, 2004. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ "Billboard Notes page 23" (PDF) . Billboard Magazine 2 . March 26, 2005. Retrieved December 14, 2022 .^ a b c d e f g h "Billboard Artist C Rod" . Billboard 1 . Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ a b "MOCA Musical Mentoring Program" . Museum of Contemporary Arts North Miami. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ a b "Pet Shop Boys - The Pop Kids - C-Rod Remix" . Dirty Remixes. Retrieved December 14, 2022 .^ a b "Enrique Iglesias, Leading Man - Duele (C-Rod remix) page 66" (PDF) . Billboard 10 . September 17, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2022 .^ a b "Hit Music Producer Chris "C-Rod" Rodriguez Streamlines His Workflow with Focusrite Red 8Pre" . Mix Magazine . June 2, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ "Homeowner Chris Rodriguez is Using his Knowledge and Passion for Music to Help Others Make it in the Cutthroat Industry, by Yudy Pineiro", The Miami Herald, Page 397 , June 18, 2006
^ "Dallas Observer Mixtape with C Rod by Wanz Dover" . Dallas Observer. July 15, 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ a b "Swishcraft Artists - C Rod" . Swishcraft Music. 8 November 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ "Finnish Charts - Chris Rodriguez" . Finnish Charts. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ "PAULINA RUBIO: Lo haré por ti – CHER: Dark Lady" . Similar Rock. December 7, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ a b c "La Super Chica - Thalia" . Thalia. January 27, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ "One Horizon Group Completes Acquisition of Music Production Company C-Rod, Inc" . Bloomberg. February 28, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2022 .^ "Focusrite to Host Training Day at C-Rod's Mues Media Studios in Miami" . Lighting and Sound America. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ a b c "Paulina Billboard Charts" . Billboard 3 . January 28, 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ a b c "Billboard Tropical Airplay - Paulina Rubio T" . Billboard 14 . Retrieved November 14, 2022 .^ a b "Chayanne Tropical Airplay Chart - Boom Boom" . Billboard 13 . January 7, 2001. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ a b "Chayanne - Boom Boom" . Jaxta. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ "Billboard Artist Erika Jayne" . Billboard 2 . August 6, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ a b "Billboard Chart - Alessandro Coli - My Religion page - 91" (PDF) . Billboard 9 . September 26, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2022 .^ a b "Billboard Dance Chart - Alessandro Coli - page 83" (PDF) . Billboard 7 . March 12, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ a b "Alessandro Coli Continues to Make Impact on the US Pop Scene by Richard Best" . Broadway World. September 21, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ a b "Billboard Dance Club Charts - Alessandro Coli - I Betcha #18" (PDF) . Billboard 4 . April 1, 2017. Retrieved December 1, 2022 .^ "Monique's 'So Good' rising by Bill Cameron" . Pocono Record. January 28, 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ a b "Jasmine Crowe – Chess Game (Lyric Video)" . Billboard Sound . October 10, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ "A Un Paso De Mi Amor" . Ana Cristina. May 21, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ "Danna Paola's "RULETA" by C-Rod Surpasses 3.5 MM Views on YouTube!" . Usual Management. August 17, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2022 .^ "Enrique Iglesias, Leading Man - Duele (C-Rod remix) page 66" (PDF) . Billboard 10 . September 17, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2022 .^ "Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Jauz, Aprilann & Pretty Lights by Gordon Murray" . Billboard 6 . November 2, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .^ "Krys Monique - So Good (Official Video)" . Kris Monique Youtube. November 28, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2022 .
