Carlos Rodriguez is the 1st vocalist, accordionist, owner, music producer, song writer, booking agent & manager of C.Y.L.C. His Music Recordings from 1997-2002 consist of 8 albums in the Latin Industry under the group name Carlos Y Los Cachorros. 7 albums under the Independent Record Label Joey International Records & 1 album under the Major Label UNIVISION MUSIC GROUP.
He has recieved Awards in the Latin Industry like : Radio & Musica March 14, 1998, Premios Los Angeles 98 held at The Universal Amphitheater Los Angeles, California & was awarded: * Artista Revelacion del Ano (Best New Artist) Then at the South Texas Mundo Musical Awards 1998 he was Awarded 2 awards for, * Most Promising Artist, & * Album of the Year. CYLC sales hit over the 100,000 mark within the Latin Industry.
He has recognition & a loyal fan base established from Mexico & all over the U.S. The time spent in the Latin Industry Carlos has toured all over the U.S. performing for thousands of fans all over. He knows what its like to be on the road for months at a time, the dedication, sacrifice, & patience it takes to survive in the music industry.
He has had media coverage in local & nationwide magazines, newspapers, t.v. & radio. Appeared on Despierta America 5 times for performance & Interview. Carlos has had Major Airplay all over the United States and Mexico. Carlos can play numerous instruments such as keyboards, rhythm samplers, congas, drums, bass gtr., electric guitar, bajo-sexto, accordion, trumpet, and knows his way around a studio.
As a Song Writer Carlos has written 29 Songs that have been recorded by different Artist such as DJ Kane, Los Gitanos, Alejandro & The Heat, Abel Quintero, and of course Carlos Y Los Cachorros, and has made 4 music videos. Carlos has appeared as an extra in the movie LOWRIDER WEEKEND featuring Jesse Borrego (Con-air), Danny De La Paz (American Me) & Latin Hip-Hop Artist Kid Frost.
