American musician
Musical artist
Chris Rob
The Brooklyn Academy of Music, April 2014
Birth name Christopher Robinson Born Genres Occupations Instruments Years active 2002–present Website chrisrobmusic.com Show more
Chris Rob , born Christopher Robinson , is an American musician, originally from Chicago ,[ 1] Brooklyn , New York .[ 2] Craig Robinson , attended Roosevelt University in Chicago and earned a degree in music.[ 3]
Rob was born and raised in the South Side of Chicago .[ 4] pianist and musical educator ,[ 5] multi-instrumentalist playing the piano , electric piano , organ , drums , guitar , and bass guitar .[ 6] Herbie Hancock , Nina Simone , Daryl Coley , Steely Dan , and DJ Premier as significant influences of his musical framework.[ 7]
Chris Rob performing in Harlem, NY in August 2015 Rob performed as the opening act at a pre-Grammy brunch sponsored by attorney Londell McMillan and the Artist Empowerment Coalition; and was also featured on both the ASCAP and BMI showcases in lower Manhattan.[ 8] musical director for John Legend 's 'Get Lifted ' Tour.[ 9]
Chris Rob also performed with Stevie Wonder in Washington D.C. for President Barack Obama 's inauguration festivities.[ 10] hip hop artists including Pete Rock & CL Smooth , Black Moon , Talib Kweli , and The Real Live Show.[ 11] DJ Spinna and Devo Springsteen .[ 12] Atlantic Records ' artist Laura Izibor as well as his own older brother, actor/comedian Craig Robinson (NBC's "The Office ").[ 13]
He has also opened for or played with Prince & the New Power Generation, Elton John , Snoop Dogg , John Mayer , Ashford & Simpson , Jill Scott , The Roots , The Black Eyed Peas , Alicia Keys , Barry Manilow , Roberta Flack , Common , Meshell Ndegeocello , Cee-Lo Green , Anthony Hamilton , and Patti Austin .[ 14] [ 15] [ 16] [ 17] [ 18]
His television appearances include The Grammy Awards , "Oprah ", "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno ", "The Office ", "Late Night with Conan O'Brien ", "The Ellen DeGeneres Show ", "Jimmy Kimmel Live! ", The Soul Train Awards, "Entertainment Tonight ", "Raymond is Laat" (Amsterdam), "Top of the Pops" (Amsterdam, London), and Jools Holland (London).[ 19] studio albums and his latest single No Doubt was released in June 2018.[ 20]
List of Rob's solo studio albums with complete track listings
Title
Album Details
The Official Bootleg of Chris Rob Vol. 1
Release Year: 2003
Track List: Prelude
Said You'd Never Leave Me
Make Love Tonight
Dance With Me
Tell 'Em
Jessie Bell
Naima
Said You'd Never Leave Me (Live at S.O.B.'s, New York)
Tell 'Em (Live at S.O.B.'s, New York)
The Official Bootleg of Chris Rob Vol. 2
Release Year: 2008
Track List: Codeword featuring Nemiss
Take Time
Creepin (Into My Mind)
Ghetto People
Good Girl, Hood Girl)
Til We Had Sexxx
Call U
Dirty Movie (Live at The Temple Bar, L.A.)
U Can't Run (Live at Bowery Poetry Club, N.Y)
Mental Notes
Release Year: 2010
Track List: Not Guilty
Sex.Money. & Drugs
Waiting 4 You
Check Out Dat Body
Take Time
Everyday
3 AM Sailing
Sound of Da Struggle
Release Year: 2016
Track List: Hold On
She's on the Move
Taking Too Long
The War Inside
For Colored Boys (featuring Talib Kweli & M.O.E Money)[ 21]
Special Lady
Love You Up
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