Rudy Currence, also known as early 2000s R&B act "Rudy", is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and keyboardist, best known for co-writing "Sophisticated Lady" for Mya's album Moodring, Grammy-nominated "Sunday A.M" for Karen Clark Sheard's 2015 album Destined to Win, and his 2020 Gospel single "I Belong Here" that peaked at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart. [2][3][4] Trained in classical and jazz piano, Currence recently secured an endorsement deal with Kawai Musical Instruments. [5]
Rudy Currence | |
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| Born | Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States |
| Other names | Rudy |
| Alma mater | Furman University |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Occupations |
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| Labels | Platinum Entertainment [1] / Mike Chek Entertainment / Disturbing tha Peace |
Discography
editStudio projects
- More Than You'll Ever Know (2003)
- Here With You (2006)
- Digital Analog (2016)
- Stained Glass Windows (2023)
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
US R&B |
Hot Gospel Songs [6] |
Gospel Airplay [7] |
Gospel Digital [8] | ||||
| "Do It Like Us" (as "Rudy") [9] | 1999 | 113 | |||||
| "Believe Me" (as "Rudy") [10] | 2002 | Bourne Identity OST | |||||
| "Cha Cha / Superstar" | 2003 | More Than You'll Ever Know | |||||
| "Cry Wolf" | 2004 | The Urban Griot: Cold Blooded | |||||
| "Send Me, I'll Go" [11] | 2016 | ||||||
| "Testimony" [12] | 2017 | 21 | 18 | ||||
| "Love Lifted" | 2018 | ||||||
| "#HOPE" (and Remix Featuring David Banner) | 2020 | ||||||
| "I Belong Here" [13][14] | 2020 | 10 | 1 | 3 | Stained Glass Windows | ||
| "No Greater Love" (With Chrisette Michele) [15] | 2022 | 16 | 1 | ||||
| "One Of These Days" | |||||||
| "Ransom" | 2023 | 11 | |||||
Guest appearances
edit| Title | Year | Other performer(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Soul Bossa Nostra" | 2010 | Quincy Jones, Ludacris & Naturally 7 | Q Soul Bossa Nostra [16] |
| "Nobody Wins a War" | Jill Scott, Bilal, Anthony Hamilton, Algebra, Chrisette Michele, Shelby Johnson, Ledisi, Citizen Cope, Dwele, Chico DeBarge, Guile, & Norman Lutz | The Love & War MasterPeace | |
| "Lucky Ones" | 2012 | Lecrae | Gravity |
| "Marry Me" | 2017 | David Banner | The God Box |
| "Christmas Pick Me Up" | 2021 | Raheem DeVaughn | Non-album single |
| "Shine" | Mykal Star | Appear Small |
Songwriting, keyboard and production credits
editCredits are courtesy of Discogs, Tidal, and AllMusic. [17][18][19]
| Title | Year | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Sophisticated Lady" | 2003 | Mya | Moodring |
| "No Sleep Tonight" | |||
| "Let's Play House" | 2005 | Ray J | Raydiation |
| "Gravity" (Featuring J.R.) | 2012 | Lecrae | Gravity |
| "Walk With Me" (Featuring Novel) | |||
| "Paper Heart" | 2013 | Algebra | Recovery |
| "Sunday A.M." | 2015 | Karen Clark Sheard | Destined to Win |
| "Come By Here" | 2021 | Prince Tai | Non-album single |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 44th GMA Dove Awards | Dove Award for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year (Gravity) | Won | [20] |
| 2015 | 57th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song (Sunday A.M.) | Nominated | [21] |
References
edit- ^ "Platinum Exec Caldwell Professes Faith In Indie Labels & New Blood". Billboard. November 13, 1999.
- ^ "Rudy Currence rides wave of popularity as gospel recording artist".
- ^ "Rudy Currence's New Single "I Belong Here" Available Friday". May 20, 2020. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "Positive Change". ASCAP. Archived from the original on November 15, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "Rudy Currence - Kawai Featured Artists". Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Rudy Currence Chart History: Hot Gospel Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ "Rudy Currence Chart History: Gospel Airplay". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ "Rudy Currence Chart History: Gospel Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "New & Noteworthy Singles - Previews & Reviews: Rudy - "Do It Like Us"". Billboard. October 16, 1999. Archived from the original on November 15, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "Rock Hill native leaves no note untried". Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Rudy Currence Says 'Send Me I'll Go'". September 21, 2016. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Grammy Winning Triple-Threat Rudy Currence Opens up About His "Testimony"". March 19, 2018. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Rudy Currence Notches First Gospel Airplay No. 1 with 'I Belong Here'". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "Grammy Winner and New Artist Rudy Currence #1 Single "I Belong Here" Spends Two Weeks Atop Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart". February 11, 2021. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "Rudy Currence & Chrisette Michele Top Gospel Airplay with 'No Greater Love'". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "Quincy Jones ' Q: Soul Bossa Nostra' Track-By-Track". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "ASCAP Audio Portrait: Rudy Currence". ASCAP. Archived from the original on July 28, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "Rudy Currence is an Old Soul for a New Generation". YouKnowIGotSoul. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "Rudy Currence". Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "Past Winners | the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards". Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
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