| Jimmy D Robinson | |
| Occupation: | Poet, lyricist, music producer, art broker |
| Label: | Mind Juice Records |
| Associated Acts: | Jimmy D Robinson Presents CEEVOX Carol Jiani Melba Moore A Flock of Seagulls JoAnna Michelle |
Jimmy D Robinson is a poet, lyricist, music producer, and art broker from West Palm Beach, Florida.[1] "A Tiny Shoe," a single from his debut album Mind Juice reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in 2009.[2] Robinson-produced singles "In The Night," "At Midnight," and "Lost in You" also reached the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.[3] [4] [5]
As a teen, Robinson moved to New York City and became involved in the city's disco scene.[6] In his 20s, he lived in Columbus, Ohio. After returning to West Palm Beach and becoming homeless, Robinson began writing poetry.[7] He later recovered from homelessness and drug addiction and began publishing his poetry.[7] He has published 14 poetry books, some of which have been handed out as a part of the American Music Award, Grammy Award, Latin Grammy Award and Radio Music Award gift bags.[7] [8]
In 2005, Robinson opened an art brokerage firm, Jimmy D Robinson Inc. in West Palm Beach[1] [9] which includes the works of Kim Tschang-yeul, Yayoi Kusama, Lee Ufan, Yoshimoto Nara, Pablo Picasso and Henry Moore.[1] [10] [11] In 2008, Robinson released Mind Juice, his first full-length album.[12] He produced Jimmy D Robinson Presents CEEVOX in 2009.[13] Robinson attended Art Basel in Miami Beach in 2015.[14] In 2016, it was announced that Robinson would be releasing tracks from a collaboration with Grammy Award winning group A Flock of Seagulls.[15]
Robinson is the president of JimmyLand Corp, a Florida-based media company.[16]
| Song | Artist | Chart | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "A Tiny Shoe" | Jimmy D Robinson | US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[17] | ||
| "One More Chance" | Jimmy D Robinson feat. Melba Moore | |||
| "Heaven Earth Man" | Jimmy D Robinson feat. Carol Jiani | US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) | ||
| "Ageless Prince" | Jimmy D Robinson and A Flock of Seagulls | US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[18] | ||
| "Pedro" | Jimmy D Robinson and A Flock of Seagulls | US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[19] | ||
| "In the Garden" | Jimmy D Robinson and A Flock of Seagulls | |||
| "Things Change" | Jimmy D Robinson and A Flock of Seagulls |
| Song | Artist | Chart | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| '"In The Night" | Jimmy D Robinson Presents CEEVOX | |||
| "At Midnight" | Jimmy D Robinson Presents CEEVOX | |||
| "Lost In You" | Jimmy D Robinson Presents CEEVOX | |||
| "Broken" | Jimmy D Robinson Presents Carol Jiani | MusicWeek Upfront club Top 40[20] | 9 | |
| "Too Sophisticated" | JoAnna Michelle | US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) |