Rob Base, born Robert Ginyard in May 1967, died at age 59 after a battle with cancer. He was best known as one half of the hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, with whom he formed a lifelong partnership after meeting in fifth grade in Harlem. Their 1988 breakout single “It Takes Two” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard U.S. dance club songs chart and became a defining rap underground hit. The duo later released “Joy and Pain” and “Get On the Dance Floor,” and Base issued the solo album “The Incredible Base” in 1989. He supported rap’s nuance and creativity, and he is survived by two children; his wife April died in 2013.
"“Rob's music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world. Beyond the stage, he was a loving father, family man, friend and creative force whose impact will never be forgotten,” a statement on Base's Instagram read."
"“People outside rap don't understand it. There's all sorts of subtle things - key things - happening over and above the beat in rap songs. The fans want new stuff all the time,” Base said."
"Their song “It Takes Two” was released in 1988 by Profile Records. The song became a breakout single for the duo and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard U.S. dance club songs chart, with The Times calling “It Takes Two” “the rage of the rap underground.”"
"Rob Base was born Robert Ginyard in May 1967. He was best known for his collaborations with DJ E-Z Rock. The two were lifelong friends, meeting in fifth grade while living in Harlem. Their song “It Takes Two” was released in 1988 by Profile Records."
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