On the show we have Ruben Rodriguezwho is a renowned music industry executive who is always on the cutting edge. 

Rodriguez’ success is not only forward reaching, but far reaching as well.  For his Pendulum Label formed in 1991, he is credited with shaping the Grammy Award Winning, critically acclaimed Digable Planets who shook up the Hip Hop sound with their live band performances that brought the group universal appeal.  Other signings by Rodriguez, such as the Boogie Monsters and the Lords of the Underground, allowed Pendulum to gain notoriety in North America, the UK and penetrate the greater world market. 

Rodriguez is very proud to not only be involved in the development of artistic talents but also contributing to building the careers of many of today’s industry executives.  He has always handled his career with passion, integrity, commitment and strong work ethics.  

  He helped shape the careers of such top artists as Grace Jones and George Michael, who made history by being the first non-black to achieve a No.1 album in the R&B Charts, Regina Belle, Terence Trent D’Arby, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, and LL Cool J were some of the artists who benefited through their association with Ruben.As the Senior VP of Elektra Records where he helped bring artists such as Anita Baker, Keith Sweat and Natalie Cole to the next level of worldwide attention and acclaim.    Currently, Ruben under the banner of Ruben Rodriguez Entertainment, Inc. is consulting and working with major and independent record companies, as well as heading up his record label Pendulum Records, LLC and management company RAM Talent Group,