Robby Blackwell is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist.
Background
Robby Blackwell was born on September 21, 1985 and grew up in Dallas, Texas. The son of two teachers, he became involved with music at a young age – enrolling in choir, tap dance, hip hop, music production, piano and other instrument lessons.
Career
He released his first single, "Killer," in 2011, and co-founded the Rhythm & Blues/hip hop ensemble REDi in 2012. He credits Pink Floyd, Prince, Kanye West, Michael Jackson, and Usher as among his musical influences. He moved to Los Angeles after graduation to intern at Jive Records.
Blackwell"s single "Killer" was released in June 2011.
Currently, he is working on an as-yet untitled European Parliament. Previously he worked for Sony, going on to work with and perform with producer and guitarist Jon Redwine. In 2012 he joined Redwine, Rob.
A!, and Aundrus Poole in co-founding REDi, an urban popular ensemble which has performed at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas and released one album.