Chris Rob
Chris Rob | |
---|---|
Background information | |
Birth name | Christopher Robinson |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) |
|
Instrument(s) |
|
Years active | 2002–present |
Website | chrisrobmusic |
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
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-
Londell McMillan and the Artist Empowerment Coalition; and was also featured on both the ASCAP and BMI showcases in lower Manhattan.[8]{{unreliable source?]}} 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
The Office").[13]
He has also opened for or played with
His television appearances include The
Jules Holland (London).[19] Rob has released four studio albums and his latest single No Doubt was released in June 2018.[20]
Discography
Title | Album Details |
---|---|
The Official Bootleg of Chris Rob Vol. 1 |
|
The Official Bootleg of Chris Rob Vol. 2 |
|
Mental Notes |
|
Sound of Da Struggle |
|
References
- ^ Marbury, Donna (November 13, 2005). "Chris Rob: Ready For The World". All Hip Hop. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ Jam, Kitten (January 23, 2013). "Chris Rob Wants To Go 'Deep Inside'". SoulBounce. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
- ^ AAJ Staff (June 13, 2007). "Take Five With Chris Rob". All About Jazz. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
- ^ "B-SIDE: Chris Rob". BRIC. September 8, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ "5 questions for Craig Robinson". Chicago Tribune. March 11, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ Tom Paul (September 14, 2008). "Interview of Christ Rob". Soul Tracks. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ Tom Paul (September 14, 2008). "Interview of Christ Rob". Soul Tracks. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ Drom NYC (April 2007). "Soul Factory Presents: Tre Williams, Chris Rob & Madia". Retrieved February 11, 2018.
- ^ AAJ Staff (June 13, 2007). "Take Five With Chris Rob". All About Jazz. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
- ^ BAM.org (April 2014). "Chris Rob Music". BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music). Retrieved February 11, 2018.
- ^ "B-SIDE: Chris Rob". BRIC. September 8, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ AAJ Staff (June 13, 2007). "Take Five With Chris Rob". All About Jazz. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
- ^ Andrea Morabito (July 15, 2015). "'Office' star Craig Robinson mines music teacher past for new comedy". NY Post. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
- ^ Morning Shift (November 23, 2015). "Chicago native Chris Rob returns home for benefit concert". WBEZ Chicago. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
- ^ Tom Paul (September 14, 2008). "Interview of Christ Rob". Soul Tracks. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ "B-SIDE: Chris Rob". BRIC. September 8, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ AAJ Staff (June 13, 2007). "Take Five With Chris Rob". All About Jazz. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
- ^ "Chris Rob". Soul Tracks. March 3, 2008. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ^ AAJ Staff (June 13, 2007). "Take Five With Chris Rob". All About Jazz. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
- ^ "Chicago Music Series: Musician Chris Rob performs". ABC7 Chicago. June 25, 2018. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- ^ EatsBeatsNLife (October 21, 2016). "Chris Rob Presses On 'For Colored Boys'". SoulBounce. Retrieved February 10, 2018.