Rob Lewis (record producer)
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Rob Lewis is a record producer
from the Bronx, New York
who met D.J. Chuck Chillout, a legendary New York hip-hop D.J. and radio personality, and crew (Kool Chip, Deuces Wild and D.J. Funkmaster Flex
) during the late 1980s / early 1990s and was asked to do pre-production on Chuck and Chip's album, "Rhythm is the Master".
Lewis being an unknown producer was introduced to D.J. Chuck Chillout by DJ Wildstyle from Co-Op City in the Bronx. Wildstyle suggested that Lewis create a radio promo for Chuck. A radio promo is a short musical segment giving props and promotion to the radio D.J. and these promos were very popular at the time. Lewis's promo, known as "Chuck Is Chillin', was revolutionary for that time as it was created using individual word samples taken from various records and strung together to create a new lyric line. This style of sampling
has since been copied numerous times both in radio promos as well as complete songs.
Lewis went on to produce songs on Chuck Chillout and Cool Chip's album Rhythm is the Master and later produced the majority of songs for the Bronx artist known as Nine
whose two albums, Nine Livez
and Cloud 9
, are widely sought-after. Lewis's production for Nine includes the songs "Whutcha Want?
", "Any Emcee
", "Lyin' King
", and "Make or Take” (featuring Smoothe da Hustler
), among others.
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
from the Bronx, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
who met D.J. Chuck Chillout, a legendary New York hip-hop D.J. and radio personality, and crew (Kool Chip, Deuces Wild and D.J. Funkmaster Flex
Funkmaster Flex
Aston George Taylor, Jr. better known as Funkmaster Flex is an American hip hop DJ, rapper, musician and producer on New York City's Hot 97 radio station and host of the hit MTV show Funk Flex Full Throttle....
) during the late 1980s / early 1990s and was asked to do pre-production on Chuck and Chip's album, "Rhythm is the Master".
Lewis being an unknown producer was introduced to D.J. Chuck Chillout by DJ Wildstyle from Co-Op City in the Bronx. Wildstyle suggested that Lewis create a radio promo for Chuck. A radio promo is a short musical segment giving props and promotion to the radio D.J. and these promos were very popular at the time. Lewis's promo, known as "Chuck Is Chillin', was revolutionary for that time as it was created using individual word samples taken from various records and strung together to create a new lyric line. This style of sampling
Sampling (music)
In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
has since been copied numerous times both in radio promos as well as complete songs.
Lewis went on to produce songs on Chuck Chillout and Cool Chip's album Rhythm is the Master and later produced the majority of songs for the Bronx artist known as Nine
Nine (rapper)
Nine is the stage name of Derrick Keyes , an American rapper from The Bronx, New York City, New York. He also been known as 9MM or Nine Double M...
whose two albums, Nine Livez
Nine Livez
- Background :Nine Livez was released through Profile Records on March 7, 1995. The album contained 15 tracks, 11 of which were produced by Rob Lewis , while the other four were produced by Tony Stoute ....
and Cloud 9
Cloud 9 (album)
For the George Harrison album see Cloud Nine Cloud 9 is the second album by Nine, released on August 6, 1996 through Profile Records.- Background :...
, are widely sought-after. Lewis's production for Nine includes the songs "Whutcha Want?
Whutcha Want?
"Whutcha Want?" was the lead single released from Nine's debut album, Nine Livez. Produced by Rob Lewis, "Whutcha Want?" was Nine's most successful single, becoming his only one to make it to the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 50 on the chart, as well as making it to 3 on the Rap charts."Whutcha...
", "Any Emcee
Any Emcee
"Any Emcee" was the second single released from Nine's debut album, Nine Livez. It was released on March 28, 1995 and was produced by Rob Lewis. "Any Emcee" appeared on on three different Billboard charts. The song sampled The Spinners' "I'll Be Around and Eric B...
", "Lyin' King
Lyin' King
"Lyin' King" was the first single released from Nine's second album, Cloud 9. It was released on July 23, 1996 and was produced by Rob Lewis. "Lyin' King" was Nine's final charting single, making it to three different Billboard charts, including 35 on the Hot Rap Singles...
", and "Make or Take” (featuring Smoothe da Hustler
Smoothe da Hustler
Damon Smith, better known as Smoothe da Hustler is an American rapper who was signed to Profile Records in the mid-90s.Smoothe came to prominence in 1995 with his debut single "Broken Language", a duet with his little brother Trigger tha Gambler...
), among others.