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Bigg Robb

R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Robert Smith (35)

Once a member of Roger Troutmans funk opus Zapp BIgg Robb Began his career in the late 70's as a child disc jockey in his hometown of Cincinnati Ohio making friendships with midnight star's Reggie Calloway which led to him being introduced to funk impressario Bootsy Collins and his brother Phelphs "Catfish" Collins Robb first understudied with the collins brothers and was a member of the Group Micowave. In 1987 he joined forces with the Troutman family and became a member of the group Zapp Traveling the globe as not only Rogers personal assistant But the Groups M.C and Hypeman he was featured prominently in their HBO appearance "Live From Aruba" as well as many of the groups recordings Including its Re-Working Of California Love After Roger Troutmans Death Robb Continued His position for the next decade.Soul man Mel Waiters and Malaco Records enlisted Robb To produce many Sides for the label including" Hole In The Wall (Bigg robb Remix)" and A remake of the Johnny "GUITAR" Watson Classic "A Real Mother For Ya" Robb began his Solo recording Career in 1995 With The release of CHEDDAR-CHEDDAR he has since released over 25 solo albums featuring What he Calls GROWN FOLKS MUZIC. He has written and produced recordings with Charlie Wilson.Shirley Murdock,Bootsy Collins,Denise Lasalle,The Bar-Kays,Kurtis Blow,Ohio Players Sugarfoot,The Floaters,UberZone And many others his discography ranges from 12 bar blues to Funk,Southern Soul and Pop He is also Leader of his Own Group Bigg Robb & Da problem Solvas Which has been received to much acclaim with Sold out performances he has also been associated with Thump/Universal Records,Warner Brothers Records and Jenner Music Group Producing many sides as well as directing various music videos.

Genres

• R&B/Soul
• Hip-Hop/Rap

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