Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock
American hip hop duo
Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock was an American hip hop duo that was based in Harlem, New York. The group was founded in 1985 by Robert Ginyard (Rob Base) and Rodney "Skip" Bryce (DJ E-Z Rock).
Their first album, It Takes Two (1988), went to number 31 on the Billboard 200. It was certified platinum by the RIAA. The album featured the hit single "It Takes Two". The single also received a platinum certification.
They released two more albums: the gold-certified The Incredible Base (1989) and Break of Dawn (1994).
The duo are credited as pioneers of the crossover success that rap music would bring to the mainstream of popular music.[1]
Bryce died on April 27, 2014 at age 46 after a diabetic seizure.[2]
References
change- ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "It Takes Two – Rob Base, Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock | Listen, Appearances, Song Review". AllMusic. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ↑ Jason Newman (April 27, 2014). "DJ E-Z Rock of 'It Takes Two' Fame Dead at 46 | Music News". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 13, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.