Rob Sonic

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::summary American rapper ::

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name	Rob Sonic
image	File:Robsoniclive.png
caption	Rob Sonic performing in 2012
background	solo_singer
alias
birth_name	Robert Charles Gardner Smith
birth_date
birth_place	Washington, D.C., U.S.
origin	The Bronx, New York, U.S.
death_date
genre	Hip-hop
occupation
instrument
years_active	1998–present
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| name = Rob Sonic | image = File:Robsoniclive.png | alt = | caption = Rob Sonic performing in 2012 | background = solo_singer | alias = | birth_name = Robert Charles Gardner Smith | birth_date = | birth_place = Washington, D.C., U.S. | origin = The Bronx, New York, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | genre = Hip-hop | occupation = | instrument = | years_active = 1998–present | label = | past_member_of = | website = Robert Smith, better known by his stage name Rob Sonic, is an American rapper and record producer from the Bronx, New York. He is a founder of the record label Skypimps Music.

Biography

Rob Sonic is originally from Washington, D.C. As a child, he moved to New York. He started rapping at age 12.

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.

In 2004, he released his debut solo studio album, Telicatessen, on Definitive Jux. In 2007, he released Sabotage Gigante on the label. He released Alice in Thunderdome in 2014, Defriender in 2018, and Latrinalia in 2021*.*

Discography

Studio albums

• Telicatessen (2004)
• Sabotage Gigante (2007)
• Alice in Thunderdome (2014)
• Defriender (2018)
• Latrinalia (2021)

Compilation albums

• Barf (2017)

Singles

• "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

• 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

• 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

• "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

References

1. Brown, Marisa. "Rob Sonic - Biography". [[AllMusic]].
2. (November 4, 2014). "Potholes Interview: Rob Sonic On Making His Own Beats, His New Album, And Hail Mary Mallon (page 1 of 3)". Potholes in My Blog.
3. Harris, David. (July 7, 2011). "Interview: Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz of Hail Mary Mallon". Spectrum Culture.
4. Horowitz, Matt. (January 30, 2019). "Exclusive Interview: Rob Sonic". Grown Up Rap.
5. McGarvey, Evan. (May 8, 2008). "Sonic Sum: Films". [[Pitchfork (website).
6. "Rob Sonic Interview". The Giant Peach.
7. (November 4, 2014). "Potholes Interview: Rob Sonic On Making His Own Beats, His New Album, And Hail Mary Mallon (page 2 of 3)". Potholes in My Blog.
8. "Telicatessen by Rob Sonic". [[CBS Interactive]].
9. Patrin, Nate. (January 24, 2008). "Rob Sonic: Sabotage Gigante". [[Pitchfork (website).
10. Kangas, Chaz. (August 15, 2014). "Exclusive Premiere: Rob Sonic's "Jesus Christ Supertramp" Video". [[The Village Voice]].
11. Ugarte, Eddie. (December 7, 2018). "New Music: Friday Roll Out! With Cocaine Piss, Rob Sonic". Ghettoblaster.
12. "Latrinalia, by Rob Sonic".

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