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Robby Blackwell
Background information
Born (1986-09-21) September 21, 1986 (age 38)
Dallas, Texas, United States
GenresR&B
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, producer
Years active2009–present
WebsiteRobbyBlackwell.com

Robby Blackwell (born September 21, 1986 in Dallas, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist. He released his first single, "Killer" in 2011,[1] and co-founded the R&B/hip hop ensemble REDi in 2012.[2]

Biography

Early life

Robby Blackwell was born on September 21, 1985 and grew up in Dallas, Texas. The son of two teachers, he became involved with music at a young age – enrolling in choir, tap dance, hip hop, music production, piano and other instrument lessons.[1] He credits Pink Floyd, Prince, Kanye West, Michael Jackson, and Usher as among his musical influences.[3] He moved to Los Angeles after graduation to intern at Jive Records.[4]

Career

Blackwell's single "Killer" was released in June 2011.[1] Currently, he is working on an as-yet untitled EP.[3] Previously he worked for Sony,[3] going on to work with and perform with producer and guitarist Jon Redwine.[5] In 2012 he joined Redwine, Rob. A!, and Aundrus Poole in co-founding REDi, an urban pop ensemble[2] which has performed at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas and released one album.[6]

Discography

Singles

  • 2011: "Killer"[1] produced by Jon Redwine
  • 2011: "Centerfold" produced by Jon Redwine
  • 2011: "Balmain Bombshell" produced by Jon Redwine
  • 2012: "Light the Club" with REDi[7] produced by Jon Redwine

Albums

  • 2012: Red Pill with REDi

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Robby Blackwell: Artist on the Rise". Cliche Magazine. June 15, 2011. Archived from the original on March 15, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Jerry Rodrigo (March 29, 2012). "KORG's SXSW Showcase " Fkn' Famous". Fkn-famous.com. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "On the Come Up: Robby Blackwell Interview". The Melonheads. August 2, 2011. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  4. ^ "Robby Blackwell: Personal Profile". Facebook. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  5. ^ Milner, Iman. "Jon Redwine & Robby Blackwell". Edge Magazine. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  6. ^ Featured Events " (March 14, 2012). "SXSW Week featuring FUSE/FREQUENCY – KORG Showcase & Musicians Clinic " FUSICOLOGY – Events, News, Music & Media". Fusicology.com. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  7. ^ Sean (May 9, 2012). "Video: REDi "Light the Club"". The Blueprint Magazine. Retrieved February 12, 2013.

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