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 Charles Gardner 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
editRob 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 2011, Smith released the album Are You Gonna Eat That? on Rhymesayers Entertainment with Aesop Rock and DJ Big Wiz under the alias Hail Mary Mallon. The group's second album, Bestiary, was released in 2014 on the same label.[6]
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] Defriender in 2018,[11] and Latrinalia in 2021.[12]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Telicatessen (2004)
- Sabotage Gigante (2007)
- Alice in Thunderdome (2014)
- Defriender (2018)
- Latrinalia (2021)
Compilation albums
edit- Barf (2017)
Singles
edit- "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
edit- 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
edit- 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)
- Aesop Rock – "Forward Compatibility Engine" from Integrated Tech Solutions (2023)
- Sal Crosby & Bons Reeb (feat. Denmark Vessey) – "Fear of" (2024)
Compilation appearances
edit- "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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Latrinalia, by Rob Sonic". Rob Sonic. Retrieved 2021-11-23.