Rodrigo Crespo

Rodrigo Crespo
Background information
Born 18 June 1979
Origin Buenos Aires, Argentina
Genres Rock, pop
Occupation(s) Singer, producer, songwriter, performer
Instruments Electric guitar
Years active 2003–present
Associated acts In Sonic Lights
Website rocrespo.com
Notable instruments
Gibson ES-339, Gisbon L-200, Fender Telecaster, Fender Stratocaster

Rodrigo Crespo (born 18 June 1979) is an Argentinian musician, producer, songwriter and performer based in Los Angeles.[1] He began working as a producer at a young age in the city of Buenos Aires. He worked closely with the Music Brokers record label and produced the Bossa N' Stones compilation, an album of The Rolling Stones remakes in Bossa Nova style, that went on to sell over 1 million copies in over 35 territories.[2] After the success of Bossa N' Stones, Rodrigo Crespo produced and arranged the Bossa N' Marley compilation. He is the lead singer of the electro-rock band in Sonic Lights, currently working on their debut album.[1]

Career

In 2010, Rodrigo Crespo worked alongside Colombian singer Shakira for whom he produced remixes of the songs Sale El Sol and Loca from Shakira's 9th studio album Sale El Sol.[3] Prior to that, Rodrigo Crespo worked on a remix of the song Timor from her album Oral Fixation, Vol. 2.[4]

In 2012, Crespo produced and co-wrote the album TOGETHER for British/Portuguese singer and performer Ana Free. The album was recorded in Buenos Aires, London and Lisbon.[4] Rodrigo Crespo was the Musical Director for the tour dates Ana Free played in Singapore at The Hard Rock Hotel in May 2012 for both live shows and MTV Asia[4]

In 2009 Rodrigo Crespo produced the record Altavoz for Argentinian pop artist Daniela Herrero who won the prestigious Premios Carlos Gardel award for Best Female Album in 2004.[5][6]

Discography

Albums

  • Songs About NY (2013) Martin Delahaye
  • Together (2012) Ana Free
  • The Glammers (2012) The Glammers
  • Essentials (2011) Karen Souza
  • Atomo (2011) Marcelo Torres, Pablo La Porta
  • Ojos De Perro (2007) Asociacion La Triple P
  • Nu Cubana (2010)
  • Altavoz (2009) Daniela Herrero
  • Prive: The Lounge Anthology (2009) alongside Thievery Corporation, Kaskade
  • Chill Jazz Sessions (2009)
  • Eleven (2008) Pablo La Porta
  • Amnesia Ibiza Vol. 4 (2007)
  • Amnesia Ibiza Vol. 3 (2007)
  • Fashion TV Chill Out Session (2007)
  • House Trilogy, Triple Edition (2007)
  • Uno Solo (2006) Pablo La Porta
  • Chill N Brazil (2006)
  • Bossa N' Stones Songbook (2006)
  • How Deep Is Your House? (2007) Lalaan
  • Bossa N'Marley (2004)
  • Bossa N' Stones, Vol. 1 (2004)
  • Jazz RMXS (2004) Dual Sessions

Singles

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Conocé Malibú". eltrecetv.com. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
  2. ↑ "Bossa N' Stones Review". vuenosaires.com. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
  3. ↑ Samuel Cruz (16 February 2012). "Ana Free no RIR". mtv.pt. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Juliana Koranteng (14 February 2012). "How Ana Free Became a YouTube Phenom". billboard.com. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
  5. ↑ "Daniela Herrero". robertomasso.com. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
  6. ↑ "SION Musica". sion.com. Retrieved 2013-07-18.

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