Robby Blackwell | |
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Background information | |
Born | Dallas, Texas, United States | September 21, 1986
Genres | R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer |
Years active | 2009–present |
Website | RobbyBlackwell.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]
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]
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]
Robby Blackwell | |
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Background information | |
Born | Dallas, Texas, United States | September 21, 1986
Genres | R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer |
Years active | 2009–present |
Website | RobbyBlackwell.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]
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]
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]