Rod Carrillo is a Panamaian electronic dance music record producer and the CEO of Carrillo Music. Originally hailing from the Republic of Panama, Carillo specializes in dance music with a Latin influence.

Rod Carrillo
Rod Carrillo at Carrillo Music Studios in 2019
Rod Carrillo at Carrillo Music Studios in 2019
Background information
Also known asCarrillo & Amador
Carrillo & Williams
House-a-Holics
Rod Carrillo and Ronnie Sumrall
Big Chief C
Attorney Client Privilege
Kario
Rod Carrillo & Shefali
Carvelo with Julissa Veloz
OriginUnited States, Republic of Panama
GenresElectronic dance music, House music, Funky house, Electro house
Years active1995–present
LabelsCarrillo music
Websitewww.dancemusiclabel.com

He founded Carrillo Music in 2007 and has consistently worked as a remixer, DJ, and producer.

Career edit

Rod Carrillo discovered his passion for music when working as a DJ at just 15 years of age. After he got the ball rolling in his DJ career, everything snowballed. He regularly worked the nightclub circuit and played various sets on local radio stations. He also performed at corporate events while attending law school.

He also regularly collaborates with a diverse array of artists. He has worked with Ralphi Rosario, Eddie Amador, Danny Howard, Futuristic Polar Bears, Terri B!, Rosabel and Eric Redd, Warp Brothers, D.O.N.S., Kissy Sell Out among many others.

In 2019, he worked with Ralphi Rosario and Abel Aguilera executive producing and spearheading the duo's first studio album under their alias Rosabel. Rosabel's studio project was named The Album. Rosabel's 14 song album featured singers Jeanie Tracy, Terri Bjerre and Tamara Wallace. The Album was released in April 2019 to positive reviews.[1] Upon its release, The Album ranked in the top 10 Billboard Dance/Electronic Sales in United States. Shortly after, Rosabel announced shortly after a tour in support for their new music.

In May 2019, artist Eric Redd released his single "Push", which was produced by Carrillo. The collaboration with Eric Redd garnished overwhelming success from the House Music community. "Push" earned positions in the Top 20 Soulful House Sales Chart, Top 100 Overall Sales Chart on the music download site Traxsource.com. "Push" was chosen as Weekend Weapon Pick and as a pick for Traxsource.com's Essential House Playlist.[2]

Carrillo released his second studio album, Los Sonidos, in 2019. The 10 song album includes collaborations with Terri Bjerre, Hoxton Whores, Ralphi Rosario, Lisa Williams, Kid.a, Claras "Beefy" Brown, Eric Redd and Reiss Harrison.

Los Sonidos was produced and composed while Carrillo was in between projects in England, Panama, Canada and Spain in 2018/early 2019.

The project was kept the project under wraps up to the time of release by Carrillo and his collaborators.

Upon its release, Los Sonidos received very favorable reviews from Electronic Music publications and blogs.[3]

The first single from Los Sonidos was "You Got What I Need" which is a collaboration between Carrillo and vocalist Terri Bjerre. "You Got What I Need" charted in the top 25 dance club chart for Billboard Magazine.[4]

Discography edit

Producer/artist edit

  • 2019 - "Last Night In Miami" - Kat Deluna - (Remix Production: arranger, composer, remixer)
  • 2019 - "You Got What I Need" - Rod Carrillo, Terri Bjerre - (Arranger, Composer, Executive Producer)
  • 2019 - "The Album" - Rosabel - (Engineer, Executive Producer)
  • 2019 - "Cello House" - Soleil Carrillo - (Arranger, Composer, Executive Producer)
  • 2019 - "Take It Off" - Reiss Harrison - (Composer, arranger, Executive Producer)
  • 2019 - "Push" - Eric Redd - (Composer, Arranger, Writer, Executive Producer)
  • 2019 - "Night To Remember" - The Terri Green Project (Remixer, A&R)
  • 2017 - "Anthem of House" - Rosabel & Terri Bjerre (Executive producer, remixer, engineer)
  • 2017 - "Alegre" - Rod Carrillo - (Composer, Writer)
  • 2017 - "Right Time" - Eric Redd - (Composer, Writer, Executive Producer)
  • 2016 - "Bajada" - Rod Carrillo - (Composer, Arranger, Executive Producer)
  • 2016 - "2 Sides To The Story" - Ralphi Rosario (Executive producer, Vocals Engineer, Production, A&R)
  • 2016 - "Night Shift" - Sol N Beef (Composer, Arranger, Executive Producer)
  • 2015 - "La Jungla" - Ralphi Rosario ft. Julissa Veloz (Vocals Engineer, Executive Producer)
  • 2015 - "Sax Please" - Sol N Beef (Composer, Arranger, Executive Producer)
  • 2015 - "Tickle My" - The Head Assembly ft. Julissa Veloz (Composer, arranger, Executive Producer)
  • 2013 - "Come With Me" (album) - Kelsey B. (Executive Producer, composer, arranger)
  • 2013 - "Stronger" (album) - Bouvier & Barona (Executive Producer)
  • 2013 - "What Cha Feelin'" - Liam Keegan feat. Julissa Veloz & Kae Lou
  • 2013 - "Hurts" - Kelsey B (Carvelo production with Julissa Veloz)
  • 2013 - "Need You' - Kelsey B.
  • 2013 - "I'm Dancin'" - Eric Redd
  • 2013 - "Surrender" - Bouvier & Barona feat. Abigail (singer)
  • 2013 - "See Dis" - Kelsey B
  • 2012 - "Different" - Trevor Simpson and Julissa Veloz
  • 2012 - "Don't Care - Eric Redd
  • 2012 - "2 of Us" - Jesse McFadding feat. Julissa Veloz
  • 2012 - "Be With You" - Kelsey B
  • 2012 - "Zimme (Give It All)" - Julissa Veloz
  • 2012 - "Overload" - Julissa Veloz
  • 2012 - "It Would" - Julissa Veloz
  • 2012 - "Very Brady Day" Julissa Veloz
  • 2012 - "Status" - Carvelo feat. Kelsey B
  • 2012 - The Noise EP - Matt Fox
  • 2011 - "Yes No Maybe" - RCDM feat. Candace Sames
  • 2011 - "Boy If You Only Knew" - Kelsey B
  • 2011 - "54" - Eric Redd
  • 2011 - "Another Day" - Eric Redd
  • 2011 - Mayhem - Julissa Veloz
  • 2011 - "Rave Juice" - Matt Fox feat. LsDub
  • 2011 - "Pressure" - Matt Fox feat. LsDub
  • 2011 - "Downtown" - Matt Fox feat. Kelsey B
  • 2011 - "Eat It" - Matt Fox feat. Ny-D
  • 2011 - "Brat Attack" - Matt Fox
  • 2011 - "Fiction" - Matt Fox
  • 2011 - "Dumb" - Natalia Flores
  • 2011 - "Azucarena" (Album) - Natalia Flores (Executive Producer, composer, arranger)
  • 2011 - "Faceless" - Rod Carrillo & Shefali
  • 2011 - "Sweet Sugar Poison" - Dave Matthias vs Julissa Veloz
  • 2011 - "Candela" - Bodega Charlie
  • 2011 - "Beauty Queen" - Kelsey B
  • 2010 - "Take Control" - Julissa Veloz (US Dance #8)
  • 2010 - "Going Strong" - Natalia Flores (US Dance #18)
  • 2010 - "Predator" - Julissa Veloz (US Dance #19)
  • 2010 - "Breathe" - Eric Redd (US Dance #32)
  • 2010 - "Prelude" - Rod Carrillo and Ronnie Sumrall,[5]
  • 2010 - "Eyes on Me" - Rod Carrillo and Ronnie Sumrall,[5]
  • 2010 - "Breakin' Out" - Rod Carrillo and Ronnie Sumrall,[5]
  • 2010 - "Achilles Heel" - Rod Carrillo and Ronnie Sumrall,[5]
  • 2010 - "Doin' Better" - Rod Carrillo and Ronnie Sumrall,[5]
  • 2010 - "It's Not Like You" - Rod Carrillo and Ronnie Sumrall,[5]
  • 2010 - "Let It Go" - Rod Carrillo and Ronnie Sumrall,[5]
  • 2010 - "Oh Yeah" - Rod Carrillo and Ronnie Sumrall,[5]
  • 2010 - "Long Time" - Rod Carrillo and Ronnie Sumrall (US Dance #23)
  • 2010 - "Rhythm" - Rod Carrillo and Ronnie Sumrall,[6]
  • 2009 - "Angel On The Dancefloor" - Dave Matthias feat. Natalia Flores (US Dance #23)
  • 2009 - "Moonshine Rising" - Rod Carrillo and Ronnie Sumrall (US Dance #25),[7]
  • 2009 - "Here We Come' - Rod Carrillo and Shefali (US Dance #25),[8]
  • 2009 - "Big Mama's House" - Capretta (Big Mama Capretta)
  • 2009 - "Gringa Quiero Baila" - Rod Carrillo Presents: Bodega Charlie feat. Fulanito
  • 2008 - "Dale Mami" - Mula
  • 2008 - "Save Me" - Carrillo & Amador feat. Ronnie Sumrall
  • 2008 - "Oye Party" - Rod Carrillo Presents: Bodega Charlie (US Dance #13)
  • 2007 - "Arizona Bump" - Rod Carrillo (US Dance #23)
  • 2007 - "Green Tea" - Big J
  • 2007 - "Nonsense Words" - Attorney Client Privilege feat DBL
  • 2007 - " I Wish You Well" - Carrillo & Amador feat. Nina Lares
  • 2007 - "Spotlight" - Carrillo & Amador feat. Georgia Nicole (US Dance #8)
  • 2007 - "Work It" - DJ Kilo
  • 2007 - "Free Your Mind" - Kario

Los Sonidos track list edit

Track Song
1 "Latin Check 808"
2 "You Got What I Need" feat. Terri Bjerre
3 "Trumpeta"
4 "Save Me" feat. Eric Redd
5 "Alegre" (Hoxton Whores Mix)
6 "City of Magic" feat. Lisa Williams
7 "A Thang"
8 "What You Want'" feat. Reiss Harrison
9 "You Got What I Need" feat. Terri Bjerre -(Kebab & Cream Mix)
10 "Alegre" (Ralphi Rosario's Big Mix) - Album Bundled Only

References edit

  1. ^ "ROSABEL: "The Album" – Compositions of the highest quality | SoundLooks". Soundlooks.com. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Eric Redd "Push" at Traxsource.com". Traxsource.com. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
  3. ^ "Rod Carrillo: "Los Sonidos" – sheer, undisputed quality". Jamsphere.com. Retrieved 2019-05-19.
  4. ^ "Rod Carrillo Chart History: Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h "Rod Carrillo Albums, Discography | Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2012-11-11. Retrieved 2011-08-03.
  6. ^ "Rod Carrillo and Ronnie Sumrall Release Full-Length "RHYTHM" Album". Newmusicreviews.net. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Rod Carrillo Albums, Discography | Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2012-11-11. Retrieved 2011-08-03.
  8. ^ "Rod Carrillo Albums, Discography | Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2012-11-11. Retrieved 2011-08-03.

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