Genres Alternative/R&B Role Singer Name Robby Blackwell | Website RobbyBlackwell.com Years active 2009–present | |
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Born September 21, 1986 (age 38) Dallas, Texas, United States ( 1986-09-21 ) Occupation(s) singer-songwriter, musician, producer | ||
Associated acts Jon Redwine, Nate Walka | ||
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, and co-founded the R&B/hip hop ensemble REDi in 2012.
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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. He credits Pink Floyd, Prince, Kanye West, Michael Jackson, and Usher as among his musical influences. He moved to Los Angeles after graduation to intern at Jive Records.
Career
Blackwell's single "Killer" was released in June 2011. Currently, he is working on an as-yet untitled EP. Previously he worked for Sony, going on to work with and perform with producer and guitarist Jon Redwine. In 2012 he joined Redwine, Rob. A!, and Aundrus Poole in co-founding REDi, an urban pop ensemble which has performed at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas and released one album.