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{{Short description|American rapper (born 1964)}}{{Infobox musical artist
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''Chill Rob G'' (born Robert Frazier) is a rapper from [[Queens|Queens, New York]]. He was part of [[Queen Latifah]]'s [[New Jersey]]-based [[Flavor Unit]] collective, which also involved [[Nikki D]], [[DJ Mark the 45 King]], and [[Naughty By Nature]], among others. He was signed to [[MC Serch]]'s [[Wild Pitch Records]] in the late [[1980s]], and released one album, ''Ride The Rhythm'', on the label. ''Ride The Rhythm'''s track alternated between a somewhat [[hardcore hip hop|hardcore]] sound and an easygoing, conversational tone. It was chosen by [[The Source magazine|''The Source'']] as one of the 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums, and has a small but devoted fan base.
| image = Chill Rob G.jpg
| caption = Chill Rob G performing in 2023
| birth_name = Robert Frazier
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1964|5|15}}
| origin = [[Jersey City, New Jersey]], US
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| occupation = Rapper
| instrument = Vocals
| current_member_of = [[Flavor Unit]]
}}
'''Robert Frazier''' (born May 15, 1964), known professionally as '''Chill Rob G''', is an American rapper from [[Jersey City, New Jersey]].


==Career==
In [[1989]], the lyrics and sound of his track "Let the Words Flow" were [[sample]]d without permission by the [[Germany|German]] pop/rap/dance crew [[Snap]] for their hit record "The Power".
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Chill Rob G's first hip hop collaboration was being part of the original version of the [[Flavor Unit]] collective, which included [[Lakim Shabazz]], [[The 45 King]], and [[Queen Latifah]], among others. He signed with Stu Fine's [[Wild Pitch Records]] in 1987, and released one album, ''[[Ride the Rhythm]]'', on the label. ''Ride the Rhythm's'' tracks alternated between a somewhat [[hardcore hip hop|hardcore]] sound and an easygoing, conversational tone. It was chosen by ''[[The Source magazine|The Source]]'' as one of the 100 Greatest Rap Albums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/source.htm|title=Rocklist.net...The Source 100 Best Rap Albums & Singles..|website=Rocklistmusic.co.uk|access-date=2020-03-19}}</ref>


In 1989, his Song "The Power" was copied illegally and without permission by the [[Germany|German]] pop-dance group [[Snap!]] on their hit record "[[The Power (Snap! song)|The Power]]". The song was a remix created by German producers Michael Münzing and Luca Anzilotti (under the pseudonyms Benito Benites and John "Virgo" Garrett III.) After the song gained in popularity in Europe, and Arista/BMG records came calling (via Ariola/BMG, the group's label in its home country), Münzing and Anzilotti recruited Durron Butler (aka [[Turbo B]]) to record a new version of the song, rather than continue lip-syncing the original Chill Rob G lyrics. It was this version that was ultimately used and promoted as Snap!'s official version.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://missingtoof.com/2007/05/24/old-rap-wednesdays-chill-rob-g/ |title=Old Rap Wednesdays: Chill Rob G at Missingtoof.com |website=missingtoof.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090126175939/http://missingtoof.com/2007/05/24/old-rap-wednesdays-chill-rob-g/ |archive-date=26 January 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
In [[2002]], Chill Rob G appeared on DSP's album "In the Red". He has been shouted out by [[R.A. The Rugged Man]].


Chill Rob G virtually disappeared from the hip hop scene for the next decade. He stated in an interview that it was primarily stress within his personal life (and hints at frustration with his label, Wild Pitch) that caused his recession into obscurity at the peak of his career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unkut.com/2006/12/chill-rob-g-interview-part-1/|website=Unkut.com |title=A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix)}}</ref>


He recorded a second album, ''Black Gold'', on independent label Echo International. A deal with the record company was not reached and the album remained unreleased for years before appearing on iTunes on May 6, 2008.
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In 1996, his track "Bad Dreams" was covered by the British [[trip hop]] artist [[Tricky (musician)|Tricky]] on his album ''[[Pre-Millennium Tension]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.moon-palace.de/tricky/detour96.html|title=Tricky [Detour - October 1996]|website=Moon-palace.de|access-date=2020-03-19}}</ref>

In 2002, he appeared on DSP's album ''In the Red''. He also recorded a song with [[R.A. the Rugged Man]]. He has been active intermittently in the years since, recording with Skamadix, Dayta120 and [[the 45 King]]. He is at work on several projects, but these remain unreleased.{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}

==Discography==
'''Albums'''
* ''[[Ride the Rhythm]]'' (1989) Wild Pitch/EMI Records<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/14491-Chill-Rob-G|title=Chill Rob G|website=Discogs.com|access-date=2020-03-19}}</ref>
*''Black Gold'' (2000/2008) Echo-Fuego Music Group
*Empire Crumbles (March 2022)

'''Singles'''
*"Dope Rhymes" (1988) [[Wild Pitch Records|Wild Pitch]]/[[EMI|EMI Records]]
*"Court Is Now in Session" (1988) Wild Pitch/EMI Records
*"The Power" (1989) Bellaphon Records
*"Let Me Show You" / "Make It" (1990) Wild Pitch/EMI Records
*"Let Me Know Something" (1996) Echo International Records
*"Look Out Below" / "Higher" (1997) Truly Hype Recordings
*"Whatever" (1999) Echo International
*"Chilled Not Frozen" (2015) Nobody Buys Records

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://myspace.com/robgenius Chill Rob G] on [[Myspace]]

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Latest revision as of 02:12, 4 July 2024

Chill Rob G
Chill Rob G performing in 2023
Chill Rob G performing in 2023
Background information
Birth nameRobert Frazier
Born (1964-05-15) May 15, 1964 (age 60)
OriginJersey City, New Jersey, US
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
Member ofFlavor Unit

Robert Frazier (born May 15, 1964), known professionally as Chill Rob G, is an American rapper from Jersey City, New Jersey.

Career

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Chill Rob G's first hip hop collaboration was being part of the original version of the Flavor Unit collective, which included Lakim Shabazz, The 45 King, and Queen Latifah, among others. He signed with Stu Fine's Wild Pitch Records in 1987, and released one album, Ride the Rhythm, on the label. Ride the Rhythm's tracks alternated between a somewhat hardcore sound and an easygoing, conversational tone. It was chosen by The Source as one of the 100 Greatest Rap Albums.[1]

In 1989, his Song "The Power" was copied illegally and without permission by the German pop-dance group Snap! on their hit record "The Power". The song was a remix created by German producers Michael Münzing and Luca Anzilotti (under the pseudonyms Benito Benites and John "Virgo" Garrett III.) After the song gained in popularity in Europe, and Arista/BMG records came calling (via Ariola/BMG, the group's label in its home country), Münzing and Anzilotti recruited Durron Butler (aka Turbo B) to record a new version of the song, rather than continue lip-syncing the original Chill Rob G lyrics. It was this version that was ultimately used and promoted as Snap!'s official version.[2]

Chill Rob G virtually disappeared from the hip hop scene for the next decade. He stated in an interview that it was primarily stress within his personal life (and hints at frustration with his label, Wild Pitch) that caused his recession into obscurity at the peak of his career.[3]

He recorded a second album, Black Gold, on independent label Echo International. A deal with the record company was not reached and the album remained unreleased for years before appearing on iTunes on May 6, 2008.

In 1996, his track "Bad Dreams" was covered by the British trip hop artist Tricky on his album Pre-Millennium Tension.[4]

In 2002, he appeared on DSP's album In the Red. He also recorded a song with R.A. the Rugged Man. He has been active intermittently in the years since, recording with Skamadix, Dayta120 and the 45 King. He is at work on several projects, but these remain unreleased.[citation needed]

Discography

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Albums

  • Ride the Rhythm (1989) Wild Pitch/EMI Records[5]
  • Black Gold (2000/2008) Echo-Fuego Music Group
  • Empire Crumbles (March 2022)

Singles

  • "Dope Rhymes" (1988) Wild Pitch/EMI Records
  • "Court Is Now in Session" (1988) Wild Pitch/EMI Records
  • "The Power" (1989) Bellaphon Records
  • "Let Me Show You" / "Make It" (1990) Wild Pitch/EMI Records
  • "Let Me Know Something" (1996) Echo International Records
  • "Look Out Below" / "Higher" (1997) Truly Hype Recordings
  • "Whatever" (1999) Echo International
  • "Chilled Not Frozen" (2015) Nobody Buys Records

References

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  1. ^ "Rocklist.net...The Source 100 Best Rap Albums & Singles." Rocklistmusic.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  2. ^ "Old Rap Wednesdays: Chill Rob G at Missingtoof.com". missingtoof.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2009. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  3. ^ "A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix)". Unkut.com.
  4. ^ "Tricky [Detour - October 1996]". Moon-palace.de. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  5. ^ "Chill Rob G". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
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