About Me
Rodney Carter aka ICE, is a New York based singer/songwriter/producer born with music running through his veins. As a child, he demonstrated early signs of musical interest and talent but never took it seriously until many years later. With 14 years in the business, he has seen and embraced the various aspects of the music industry. He lists Donny Hathaway, Luther Vandross, James Taylor, and Sting as musical influences. His inspiration stems from every day life itself as he can quickly and efficiently transform and take an idea from thought into lyrics and ultimately into song.
For a while, Rodney performed as one half of the smooth R&B duo BRIDGE, along side his longtime writing and singing partner Eric Scott. While a part of BRIDGE, he toured the East Coast opening for artists the likes of: Usher, Changing Faces, Montel Jordan, Seven Mile, Allure, NIIU and Destiny. The late Teddy B. was enlisted as a vocal coach and helped groom and prepare BRIDGE with the requisite skills needed for long-term success in the industry. It is with these skills, that Carter honed and developed the craft of songwriting and vocal arranging. He also performed background vocals for underground rap groups Natural Elements and Committee for Life (CFL), and worked behind the scenes as a producer/songwriter on the 2003 independently released "Word on the Street."
Carter has worked with the notable producer Charlemagne, who has produced for artists such as Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Jay-Z and R. Kelly to name a few. Charlemagne produced the BRIDGE demo, and later furnished the two with a multitude of tracks that they used to build a massive catalog of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop songs. Carter also crafted numerous songs with Wil Milton, who has produced for Louie Vega, Kevin Hedge, Jody Watley, Colonel Abrams, KimBlee, Andre Collins, and Byron Stingly among others.
It was with a Charlemagne-produced track, that BRIDGE created a promotional introduction for the critically acclaimed Hot 97 morning show with Doctor Dre and Ed Lover. That frequently-played promo allowed Rodney to establish his own publishing company, SOULICE (ASCAP). Currently, Rodney has two singles available "Run to Me" (Vega)*** and "Gravity" (King Street). Both singles were produced and cowritten by Wil Milton. Rodney is also actively involved in artist development, songwriting, and producing. In addition, he is also working on several personal projects, and has taken an active role in the promotion and development of New York-based Gravity parties.
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