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Rob Base - Biography
Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock were a hip-hop duo from Harlem, New York who were best known for their hit "It Takes Two", a single that was a top 40 hit and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. That song was a part of the duo's album of the same name, which also has been certified platinum. They are also known for being pioneers of the crossover success that rap music would have in the popular music mainstream. The duo consisted of Rob Base (Robert Ginyard, born May 18, 1967) and DJ E-Z Rock (Rodney "Skip" Bryce, born 1968; died April 27, 2014).
The duo's first U.S. single and release was "DJ Interview," appearing on World to World, which later got them a recording contract with Profile Records in 1987. The duo was assisted by a long time friend from New Jersey, producer David Wynn. David Wynn produced three songs on their debut album and five songs on their sophomore album.
Rob Base born Robert Ginyard on May 18,1967 was born and raised in Harlem (NY). He attended harlem public schools and loved music. Influenced by rap, Rob began his journey and performed at many talent shows and any open mike, or hip hop events that he could. Rob’s first child, De'Jené Ginyard was born in 1989 to his then girlfriend Rhonda Dunbar. In 1991 Rob met April and had a son, Robert Ginyard, Jr., in 1992, Later together, they took guardianship custody of April's cousin Dysell. Rob and April were then later married and remained together until she died in September 2013.
