Robert Smith, better known by his stage name Rob Sonic, is an American rapper and record producer from the Bronx, New York.[3] He has been a member of the groups Sonic Sum and Hail Mary Mallon.[4] He is a founder of the record label Skypimps Music.[5]
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| Birth name | Robert Smith[citation needed] |
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| Born | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Origin | The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Website | skypimps |
Biography
Rob Sonic is originally from Washington, D.C.[6] As a child, he moved to New York.[7] He started rapping at age 12.[8]
In 2004, he released his debut solo studio album, Telicatessen, on Definitive Jux.[9] In 2007, he released Sabotage Gigante on the label.[10] He released Alice in Thunderdome in 2014,[3] and Defriender in 2018.[11]
Discography
Studio albums
- Telicatessen (2004)
- Sabotage Gigante (2007)
- Alice in Thunderdome (2014)
- Defriender (2018)
Compilation albums
- Barf (2017)
Singles
- "Death Vendor" / "Dylsexia" (2004)
- "Shoplift" (2004)
- "Fatman and Littleboy" / "The Over Under" (2006)
- "Rock the Convoy" (2007)
- "All the Drugs (Do Nothing)" (2017)
- "Couple Skate" (2017)
- "JJ Sad" (2018)
- "Frankie (Can't Relax)" (2018)
- "Ithaca" (2018)
- "All the Drugs: Ohio Dirt Mix" (2018)
- "Bikini" (2019)
- "Boca Raton" (2020)
Productions
- Aesop Rock - "Winners Take All" from Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives (2005)
- Aesop Rock - "Dark Heart News" from None Shall Pass (2007)
Guest appearances
- The Infesticons - "Chase Theme" from Gun Hill Road (2000)
- El-P - "Truancy" from Fantastic Damage (2002)
- Funkstörung - "Mr. Important" from Disconnected (2004)
- Hangar 18 - "One Night at the Bar" (2004)
- C-Rayz Walz - "Walk Through" from Year of the Beast (2005)
- Blue Sky Black Death - "Long Division" from A Heap of Broken Images (2006)
- El-P - "Flyentology" from I'll Sleep When You're Dead (2007)
- Aesop Rock - "Dark Heart News" from None Shall Pass (2007)
- Tobacco - "Lick the Witch" from LA UTI (2010)
- Aesop Rock - "Dokken Rules" and "BMX" from Skelethon (2012)
- Illogic and Blockhead - "Nails" from Preparing for Capture (2012)
- Armand Hammer - "Post Haste" from Half Measures (2013)
- Onry Ozzborn - "Not Really" from Duo (2016)
Compilation appearances
- "F.U. for Failure Ugly" on Definitive Jux Presents II (2002)
- "Dylsexia" on Definitive Jux Presents III (2004)
- "Shoplift (El-P Remix)" on Definitive Jux Teaser 2005 (2005)
- "Brand New Vandals" on Definitive Swim (2007)
- "Domestic Animals" on Definitive Jux Presents IV (2009)
References
- ^ Brown, Marisa. "Rob Sonic - Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ "Potholes Interview: Rob Sonic On Making His Own Beats, His New Album, And Hail Mary Mallon (page 1 of 3)". Potholes in My Blog. November 4, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ a b Kangas, Chaz (August 15, 2014). "Exclusive Premiere: Rob Sonic's "Jesus Christ Supertramp" Video". The Village Voice. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Harris, David (July 7, 2011). "Interview: Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz of Hail Mary Mallon". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Horowitz, Matt (January 30, 2019). "Exclusive Interview: Rob Sonic". Grown Up Rap. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ McGarvey, Evan (May 8, 2008). "Sonic Sum: Films". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ "Rob Sonic Interview". The Giant Peach. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ "Potholes Interview: Rob Sonic On Making His Own Beats, His New Album, And Hail Mary Mallon (page 2 of 3)". Potholes in My Blog. November 4, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ "Telicatessen by Rob Sonic". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Patrin, Nate (January 24, 2008). "Rob Sonic: Sabotage Gigante". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Ugarte, Eddie (December 7, 2018). "New Music: Friday Roll Out! With Cocaine Piss, Rob Sonic". Ghettoblaster. Retrieved June 7, 2020.