Robby Blackwell

Robby Blackwell
Background information
Born (1986-09-21) September 21, 1986
Dallas, Texas, United States
Genres Alternative/R&B
Occupation(s) singer-songwriter, musician, producer
Years active 2009–present
Associated acts Jon Redwine
REDi
Rob. A!
Nate Walka
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]

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

Albums

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Robby Blackwell: Artist on the Rise". Cliche Magazine. June 15, 2011. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
  2. 1 2 Jerry Rodrigo (March 29, 2012). "KORG's SXSW Showcase " Fkn' Famous". Fkn-famous.com. Retrieved 2012-05-06.
  3. 1 2 3 "On the Come Up: Robby Blackwell Interview". The Melonheads. August 2, 2011. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
  4. ↑ "Robby Blackwell: Personal Profile". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
  5. ↑ Milner, Iman. "Jon Redwine & Robby Blackwell". Edge Magazine. Retrieved 2012-05-06.
  6. ↑ Featured Events " (March 14, 2012). "SXSW Week featuring FUSE/FREQUENCY – KORG Showcase & Musicians Clinic " FUSICOLOGY – Events, News, Music & Media". Fusicology.com. Retrieved 2012-05-06.
  7. ↑ "Video: REDi "Light the Club"". The Blueprint Magazine. May 9, 2012. Retrieved 2013-02-12. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)

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