Chris Rob Explained

Birth Name:Christopher Robinson
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Years Active:2002–present

Chris Rob, born Christopher Robinson, is an American musician, originally from Chicago,[1] who currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.[2] Rob, the younger brother of actor-comedian Craig Robinson, attended Roosevelt University in Chicago and earned a degree in music.[3]

Early life

Rob was born and raised in the South Side of Chicago.[4] Through the early influence of his mother, a classical concert pianist and musical educator,[5] Rob developed into a multi-instrumentalist playing the piano, electric piano, organ, drums, guitar, and bass guitar.[6] Rob credits his mother, older brother Craig Robinson, and artists such as, Herbie Hancock, Nina Simone, Daryl Coley, Steely Dan, and DJ Premier as significant influences of his musical framework.[7]

Career

Rob performed as the opening act at a pre-Grammy brunch sponsored by attorney Londell McMillan and the Artist Empowerment Coalition; and was also featured on both the ASCAP and BMI showcases in lower Manhattan.[8] While on tour as the keyboardist and backup vocalist, he also took on the position of musical director for John Legend's 'Get Lifted' Tour.[9]

Chris Rob also performed with Stevie Wonder in Washington D.C. for President Barack Obama's inauguration festivities.[10] In addition to his own solo shows, Rob directs the stage for classic hip hop artists including Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Black Moon, Talib Kweli, and The Real Live Show.[11] He collaborates heavily with producers like DJ Spinna and Devo Springsteen.[12] Rob toured with Atlantic Records' artist Laura Izibor as well as his own older brother, actor/comedian Craig Robinson (NBC's "The Office").[13]

He has also opened for or played with Prince & the New Power Generation, Elton John, Snoop Dogg, John Mayer, Ashford & Simpson, Jill Scott, The Roots, The Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, Roberta Flack, Common, Meshell Ndegeocello, Cee-Lo Green, Anthony Hamilton, and Patti Austin.[14] [15] [16] [17] [18]

His television appearances include The Grammy Awards, "Oprah", "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", "The Office", "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", The Soul Train Awards, "Entertainment Tonight", "Raymond is Laat" (Amsterdam), "Top of the Pops" (Amsterdam, London), and Jules Holland (London).[19] Rob has released four studio albums and his latest single No Doubt was released in June 2018.[20]

Discography

List of Rob's solo studio albums with complete track listings
TitleAlbum Details
The Official Bootleg of Chris Rob Vol. 1
  • Release Year: 2003
  • Track List:
  1. Prelude
  2. Said You'd Never Leave Me
  3. Make Love Tonight
  4. Dance With Me
  5. Tell 'Em
  6. Jessie Bell
  7. Naima
  8. Said You'd Never Leave Me (Live at S.O.B.'s, New York)
  9. Tell 'Em (Live at S.O.B.'s, New York)
The Official Bootleg of Chris Rob Vol. 2
  • Release Year: 2008
  • Track List:
  1. Codeword featuring Nemiss
  2. Take Time
  3. Creepin (Into My Mind)
  4. Ghetto People
  5. Good Girl, Hood Girl)
  6. Til We Had Sexxx
  7. Call U
  8. Dirty Movie (Live at The Temple Bar, L.A.)
  9. U Can't Run (Live at Bowery Poetry Club, N.Y)
Mental Notes
  • Release Year: 2010
  • Track List:
  1. Not Guilty
  2. Sex.Money. & Drugs
  3. Waiting 4 You
  4. Check Out Dat Body
  5. Take Time
  6. Everyday
  7. 3 AM Sailing
Sound of Da Struggle
  • Release Year: 2016
  • Track List:
  1. Hold On
  2. She's on the Move
  3. Taking Too Long
  4. The War Inside
  5. For Colored Boys (featuring Talib Kweli & M.O.E Money)[21]
  6. Special Lady
  7. Love You Up

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Rob: Ready For The World . Marbury, Donna . All Hip Hop . November 13, 2005 . March 6, 2016.
  2. News: Chris Rob Wants To Go 'Deep Inside' . Jam, Kitten . SoulBounce . January 23, 2013 . February 11, 2018.
  3. Web site: Take Five With Chris Rob . AAJ Staff . All About Jazz . June 13, 2007 . February 10, 2018.
  4. Web site: B-SIDE: Chris Rob . BRIC . September 8, 2016 . February 15, 2018.
  5. Web site: 5 questions for Craig Robinson. Chicago Tribune . March 11, 2009 . February 19, 2018.
  6. Web site: Interview of Christ Rob . Tom Paul . Soul Tracks . September 14, 2008 . February 15, 2018.
  7. Web site: Interview of Christ Rob . Tom Paul . Soul Tracks . September 14, 2008 . February 15, 2018.
  8. Web site: Soul Factory Presents: Tre Williams, Chris Rob & Madia . Drom NYC. April 2007. February 11, 2018.
  9. Web site: Take Five With Chris Rob . AAJ Staff . All About Jazz . June 13, 2007 . February 10, 2018.
  10. Web site: Chris Rob Music . BAM.org . BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) . April 2014. February 11, 2018.
  11. Web site: B-SIDE: Chris Rob . BRIC . September 8, 2016 . February 15, 2018.
  12. Web site: Take Five With Chris Rob . AAJ Staff . All About Jazz . June 13, 2007 . February 10, 2018.
  13. Web site: 'Office' star Craig Robinson mines music teacher past for new comedy . Andrea Morabito . NY Post . July 15, 2015 . February 21, 2018.
  14. Web site: Chicago native Chris Rob returns home for benefit concert . Morning Shift . WBEZ Chicago . November 23, 2015 . February 11, 2018.
  15. Web site: Interview of Christ Rob . Tom Paul . Soul Tracks . September 14, 2008 . February 15, 2018.
  16. Web site: B-SIDE: Chris Rob . BRIC . September 8, 2016 . February 15, 2018.
  17. Web site: Take Five With Chris Rob . AAJ Staff . All About Jazz . June 13, 2007 . February 10, 2018.
  18. Web site: Chris Rob. Soul Tracks. March 3, 2008 . February 20, 2018.
  19. Web site: Take Five With Chris Rob . AAJ Staff . All About Jazz . June 13, 2007 . February 10, 2018.
  20. Web site: Chicago Music Series: Musician Chris Rob performs . ABC7 Chicago . June 25, 2018 . July 30, 2018.
  21. Web site: Chris Rob Presses On 'For Colored Boys' . EatsBeatsNLife . SoulBounce . October 21, 2016 . February 10, 2018.

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