Rob Base
hip hop, hip house
Rob Base, hailing from Harlem, is best known for the multi-platinum 1988 hip-hop classic "It Takes Two," a track that defined the hip-house sound and dominated dance clubs. Alongside DJ E-Z Rock, he delivered energetic performances and catchy hooks that became touchstones of late '80s rap. Though his later solo work didn't achieve the same massive success, Rob Base continues to be celebrated for his significant contributions to hip-hop history and his enduring party anthems.