# Rodrigo Crespo

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**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](/source/Buenos_Aires). He worked closely with the Music Brokers record label and produced the Bossa N' Stones compilation, an album of [The Rolling Stones](/source/The_Rolling_Stones) remakes in [Bossa Nova](/source/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 2019, Rodrigo was nominated for a [Latin Grammy Award](/source/Latin_Grammy_Award) at the [20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards](/source/20th_Annual_Latin_Grammy_Awards) in the category of Best Rock Song for his song Conectar from his debut solo album Careta.[3][4][5] In 2010, Rodrigo Crespo worked alongside Colombian singer [Shakira](/source/Shakira) for whom he produced remixes of the songs Sale El Sol and Loca from [Shakira](/source/Shakira)'s 9th studio album [Sale El Sol](/source/Sale_El_Sol).[6] Prior to that, Rodrigo Crespo worked on a remix of the song Timor from her album [Oral Fixation, Vol. 2](/source/Oral_Fixation,_Vol._2).[7]

In 2012, Crespo produced and co-wrote the album TOGETHER for British/Portuguese singer and performer [Ana Free](/source/Ana_Free). The album was recorded in [Buenos Aires](/source/Buenos_Aires), London and [Lisbon](/source/Lisbon).[7] 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](/source/MTV_Asia)[8]

In 2009 Rodrigo Crespo produced the record Altavoz for Argentinian pop artist [Daniela Herrero](/source/Daniela_Herrero) who won the prestigious [Premios Carlos Gardel](/source/Premios_Carlos_Gardel) award for Best Female Album in 2004.[9][10]

## Discography

### Albums

- *Careta* (2019) Rodrigo Crespo
- *Prender Un Fuego* (2018) Marilina Bertoldi
- *The Weight Of The Soul* (2015) Ana Free
- *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](/source/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

- "Sale El Sol" (2012) Shakira
- "Loca" (2012) Shakira
- "Timor" (2005) Shakira
- "Cheek To Cheek" (2004) Louis Armstrong

## References

1. ["Conocé Malibú"](http://www.eltrecetv.com.ar/resto-del-mundo/conoce-malibu_062470). eltrecetv.com. Retrieved 2013-07-18.

1. ["Bossa N' Stones Review"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140826115655/http://www.vuenosairez.com/cds/bossa-n%C2%B4-stones/314). vuenosaires.com. Archived from [the original](http://www.vuenosairez.com/cds/bossa-n%C2%B4-stones/314) on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 2013-07-18.

1. ["NOMINEES 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards"](https://www.latingrammy.com/en/nominees). latingrammy.com. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2019-10-05.

1. ["Lo mejor de la música reconocida por los Latin Grammy en su 20a edición"](https://www.show.news/music/Lo-mejor-de-la-musica-reconocida-por-los-Latin-Grammy-en-su-20a-edicion--20190924-0007.html). show.news. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2019-10-05.

1. ["Desde Los Ángeles, el exitoso productor argentino Rodrigo Crespo lanza su proyecto solista"](https://norteenlinea.com/noticias/ocio/desde-los-angeles-el-exitoso-productor-argentino-rodrigo-crespo-lanza-su-proyecto-solista). norteenlinea.com. Retrieved 2019-10-05.

1. Samuel Cruz (16 February 2012). ["Ana Free no RIR"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120223190132/http://www.mtv.pt/noticias/Ana-Free-no-RIR). mtv.pt. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.pt/noticias/Ana-Free-no-RIR/) on 23 February 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-18.

1. Juliana Koranteng (14 February 2012). ["How Ana Free Became a YouTube Phenom"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120216185624/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/indies/how-ana-free-became-a-youtube-phenom-topped-1006076382.story). billboard.com. Archived from [the original](http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/indies/how-ana-free-became-a-youtube-phenom-topped-1006076382.story) on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-18.

1. ["The MTV Show"](http://www.mtvasia.com/shows/the-mtv-show/episodes/the-mtv-show-ep17-highlights/video/the-mtv-show-episode-17-electrical-storm-768548/). mtvasia.com. Retrieved 2013-07-18.

1. ["Daniela Herrero"](http://robertoramasso.com/daniela-herrero/). robertomasso.com. Retrieved 2013-07-18.

1. ["SION Musica"](http://www.sion.com/musica/notas/html/201007151745/lanzamiento.htm). sion.com. Retrieved 2013-07-18.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.rocrespo.com)

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