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Sean Rodriguez | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sean William Rodriguez |
| Also known as | Sean BE, Sean Rodriguez |
| Born | May 1, 1994 Mile High City, Denver, CO |
| Genres | Christian Pop, Christian Hip Hop |
| Years active | 2015 - present |
| Labels | WieRok Entertainment, LLC |
| Spouse | Marina Rodriguez (m. 2018) |
| Website | https://www.seanrodriguezmusic.com/ |
Sean Rodriguez (born May 1, 1994) is an American Christian singer/ songwriter and spoken word artist from Mile High City in Denver, Colorado. Best known for the single "Center Stage," which has been streamed more than 2.5 million times, he appeared on Winter Jam Tour 2023[1] and has opened for Michael W. Smith, for KING & COUNTRY, KB and Cain.[2]
In 2023, Rodriguez won the "Next Best Thing" award at the 11th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards.[3]
Early life
editBorn as Sean William Rodriguez, Rodriguez grew up at Praise Center Church in Denver, Colorado which was planted by his grandfather, William A Rodriguez.[4] He listened to Toby Mac, Family Force 5 and T-Bone while learning to rap and hip hop dance.[5] He became a children's ministry and youth leader, later becoming the Next Gen Pastor at Praise Center Church. He moved to Franklin, Tennessee in 2022. [6]
Career
editRodriguez created the moniker Sean BE in 2015, and used this to release music until 2024, when he returned to his birth name to honor his evangelist grandfather.[7] [8][9]
In 2019, Rodriguez released "Jericho", a collaboration with Transform, which peaked at #1 on Christian Music Weekly's rhythmic chart for 13 consecutive weeks. His debut EP To Come This Far, was released independently on 24 July, 2020.[10]
The single "Here Tonight" was produced by Gregatron and released on April 30, 2021.[11]The song made the 20 CHR and Top 5 Rhythmic Charts.[12]
Rodriguez was signed to WieRok Entertainment in 2021.[13] And his EP To Come This Far was re-released by his new label.[14]
Rodriguez worked with Dove Award winner Tony Wood (Michael W. Smith, for KING & COUNTRY, Matthew West) to cowrite his next single, "Step Into My Story".[15] Relocating to Nashville, TN in 2022, he appeared at Lifest, HopeFest, Elevation Fest and FaithFest.
In October 2022, Rodriguez collaborated with artist Madeline Garcia on the holiday single, "Loudest Sound (On A Silent Night)".It reached #7 on CMW's Top Christmas Radio chart.[16]His next single, "Center Stage" was written with Wood, and produced by Kyle Williams (WeAreMessengers). [17] The song reached #6 on the Christian Contemporary Hit Radio Charts. As of August 2024, the song has more than 2.5 million streams across platforms.[18]
In January 2023, Rodriguez joined Winter Jam Tour, and appeared as a featured artist at 40 dates across the United States.[1] A music video for Center Stage was filmed on Winter Jam Tour.[19]
Rodriguez's single "Count It All Joy" was released on March 24, 2023. It appeared on Spotify's New Music Friday Christian playlist.[20]
Rebranding to the stage name Sean Rodriguez in January 2024, Rodriguez released the single, "The Unbelievable."[21]
The EP Jesus Will was released in July 2024.[22] He title track was inspired by a phone call in November 2023, when he learned his aunty had unexpectedly passed away.[23]
Personal life
editAccording to Nashville Christian Living Magazine, Rodriguez married Marina Rodriguez in Denver, Colorado in 2018. They announced the birth of their daughter Angelina Rae in 2020 through Sean's VLOG BE REEL.[24]
In the media
editRodriguez's song, "More Than A Conqueror" will appear in the film, The Good Fight, starring John Schneider and produced by James Holley which includes an appearance by hip hop artist Steven Malcolm. [25] He appeared on the April 2023 cover of the Nashville Christian Family magazine with his wife Marina, and daughter Angelina Rae.[26]
Awards
editIn March 2023, Rodriguez received a We Love Christian Music Award for "Next Big Thing", run by NRT (New Release Today).He was presented with the award on Winter Jam Tour by Jeremy Camp.[3]
Discography
editSingles
editJericho with TRANSFORM | Released May 6, 2019
Christian Music Weekly Chart: #1[27]
Brand New | Released: Feb 28, 2020[28]
I Will | Released: May 1, 2020[29]
Here Tonight | Released: April 30, 2020
US
Rhythm Chart: #3
CHR Chart: #19
Step Into My Story | Released: June 10, 2022[30]
Loudest Sound (On A Silent Night) with Madeline Garcia | Released: Nov 18, 2022[31]
Center Stage | Released: Feb 10, 2023[32]
CHR Chart: #6
Count It All Joy | Released: March 24, 2023 [33]
CHR Chart #20
The Unbelievable | Released: January 19, 2024 [34]
Glory with Holli Halliwell | Released: January 26, 2024 [35]
Center Stage (Gregatron Remix) | Released: February 16, 2024 [36]
Honey | Released: April 26, 2024 [37]
House of God | Released: June 14, 2024[38]
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| To Come This Far EP | Released: July 24, 2020[39]
Label: WieRok Entertainment Format: Digital download |
| Jesus Will' EP | Released: July 26, 2024
Label: WieRok Entertainment Format: Digital download |
References
edit- ^ a b "Winter Jam Line Up 2023". Winter Jam. Winter Jam. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ "Christian pop singer Sean BE to perform at Winter Jam tour". Fox 4 News Kansas City. Fox 4 News Kansas City. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ a b "PAST WE LOVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARD WINNERS". www.newreleasetoday.com. New Release Today. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Woolum, Brandon. "Sean Rodriguez Talks Name Change, New Music, Touring & More". CCM Magazine. Salem Media Group. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Ep 124: Sean BE: How God repurposes our past". Spotify. Between You & Me Podcast. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ Houde, Colleen. "'We did not come this far, just to come this far': Sean BE's journey from pride to praise". CHvN Radio 95.1 fm. Golden West Broadcasting. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Sean BE Interview". YouTube. Living Local 115. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie. "Exclusive: Sean Rodriguez Shares Renewed Sense Of Purpose In Extending Ministry Through Music". The Christian Beat. The Christian Beat. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Q&A with Sean Rodriguez". Peer Magazine. The Salvation Army USA. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Sean BE Discography". Spotify Artist Sean BE. Spotify. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Apple Music Sean BE Here Tonight Single". Apple Music. Apple Music. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "SEAN BE POISED FOR 2023 STAGE AND SCREEN FIRSTS". Jesus Freak Hideout. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Sean BE on His Journey to Winter Jam Christian Music Industry Podcast". Apple Podcasts. Christian Music Industry Podcast. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Artist Management". WieRok Entertainment. WieRock Entertainment. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ Cluver, Ross (13 June 2022). "Sean BE Releases Autobiographical New Track 'Step Into My Story'". Salem Media Group. CCM Magazine. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Wollum, Brandon (2 December 2022). "Sean BE ft. Madaline Garcia-Heriges Loudest Sound (On a Silent Night)". Salem Media Group. CCM Magazine. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (10 February 2023). "Sean BE Takes 'Center Stage' With Compelling New Single". The Christian Beat. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ "A Devotional with Sean Rodriguez". WorshipLeader.com. Authentic Media, LLC. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Davis, Kevin. "#1169 - "Center Stage" by Sean BE". Behind The Song with Kevin Davis. NRT Media , Inc. New Release Today. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "New Music Friday Christian". Spotify. Spotify. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ Boyette, Carley. "Sean Rodriguez and Mickey Bell". Youtube. Christian Television Network. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Sean Rodriguez - Jesus Will". Louder Than The Music. LouderThanTheMusic. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "SEAN RODRIGUEZ BOWS STIRRING TITLE-TRACK FROM DEBUT EP". JesusFreakHideout.com. Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "BE REEL (Vlog Series) - Welcome, Lina - Rae (Part 2) (Looking Back, "Firsts", BEAUTIFUL Photo shoot)". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Sean Be TCB". The Christian Beat. The Christian Beat. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Stringfellow, Robert. "Sean BE Music: Let Your Light Shine". Nashville Christian Family. Nashville Christian Family Magazine. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Yap, Timothy. "Sean BE Invites Us to Step into His Story". Jubilee Cast. Jubilee Cast. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Brand New - Single". Apple Music. Apple Music. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Sean Be I Will lyrics". Genius. Genius. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Step Into My Story (Single)". New Release Today. NRT Media. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Loudest Sound (On A Silent Night) (feat. Madaline Garcia) (Single)". New Release Today. NRT Media. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Davis, Kevin. "1169 Center Stage by Sean BE". New Release Today. New Release Today. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Sean BE honors fans' stories of faith with 'Count It All Joy'". Niagara Frontier Publications. Niagara Frontier Publications. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "The Unbelievable (Single)". New Release Today. NRT Media. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Glory feat. Holli Halliwell (Single)". New Release Today. NRT Media. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Center Stage (Gregatron Remix) (Single)". New Release Today. NRT Media. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Honey (Single)". New Release Today. NRT Media. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "House of God (Single)". New Release Today. NRT Media. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Sean BE To Come This Far EP". Spotify. Spotify. Retrieved 9 November 2023.