Rodney J. Harris born and raised in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, began singing in the Church at the early age of seven. His God-given gift of music came to light as he experienced his first recording with the Gospel Blenders entitled “Since Christ Came Into My Lifeâ€. Soon after the group recorded again with Matt Myers for Mattrick Production. Entitled “Hand Clap for Jesus†produced by Michael Levanias III.
Rodney’s music ministry objective is to provide the world with an alternative in loving, inspirational, encouraging, and motivational songs through his unique style and approach to Gospel music. He is committed to sharing the good news and love of Jesus Christ to the world through ministering in song. His message within his ministry is, ‘the love of God is extended to everyone’.
Throughout the years Rodney has utilized his music ministry to spread this love and message of Jesus Christ in various Colleges and Universities, sports stadiums, concert halls, the theater, and television.
Rodney’s contributing vocals have been heard on numerous albums spanning the gamut from Rock, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Neo-Soul, and Gospel. His unmistakable and anointed voice has enabled him to travel nationally and internationally sharing the stage with such renown and gifted artists as: Andre Crouch, The Hawkins Family, John P. Kee, Kirk Franklin, Pieces of a Dream, The Winans, and many more.
As a background singer for many years, he has toured with such great artists as Darryl Hall, Teddy Pendergrass, Phyllis Hyman, Michael Bolton, and Celine Dion, Patti Labelle, Eric Benet, Gerald Levert, Kim Burrell, and recording sessions with DFW Mass, Gerald Vesley, Shirley Caesar Christmas, Maurrette Brown Clark, Vanessa Williams, Vicki Winans, Stephen Hurd, and the Famous Newberry Singers and many more.
One of his most memorable moments in his music career was the privilege to tour European with The Famous Newberry Singers, sharing the Gospel of Jesus. Additionally, Rodney has worked with some of the most prolific Producers of the Philadelphia’s era such as Steven Ford, James Poyser, Vidal Davis, and Bill Jolly.
Rodney’s music ministry has expanded to the theater and has afforded him such music credits as “Master, I want to Live†“The Mahalia Jackson Story†Donald Welch’s comedy hit play, “Take it to the Lord or Else†featuring Lawanda Page, Aunt Esther of the hit TV show, Sanford and Son, His acting credits are with the prestigious Freedom Theater, home of ‘Black Nativity’ and Walter Dallas’ “Lazarus Unstoned†in which he played the lead role of Lazarus, receiving raved reviews.
Rodney’s music ministry has brought numerous tours, studio sessions, acting, concerts, and songwriting; however notwithstanding all this, his greatest passion is ushering in the presence of the Lord Leading Praise and Worship. Rodney’s love for God, his family and music is evident in the passion displayed through the anointing
