Robby Blackwell

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
Background information
Born (1986-09-21) September 21, 1986
Dallas, Texas, United States
GenresR&B
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, producer
Years active2009–present
Associated actsJon Redwine
REDi
Rob. A!
Nate Walka
WebsiteRobbyBlackwell.com

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. "Robby Blackwell: Artist on the Rise". Cliche Magazine. June 15, 2011. Archived from the original on March 15, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  2. Jerry Rodrigo (March 29, 2012). "KORG's SXSW Showcase " Fkn' Famous". Fkn-famous.com. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  3. "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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