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ROBBI

SPEAK

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View Robbi's EPK“Rapper Robbi looks like a china doll but don’t let her appearance fool you - this girl is tough as nails.” - Buzz Sports/Entertainment, December 2006 "She has a spin to her records that even now I can't quite put my finger on, but I can say that I think she has something to powerful to ignore." - Chief Editor, Voicesmagazine.org "Indomitable she is as far as her music career is concerned" - Indian Express The North American Edition &nbsp&nbsp &nbsp&nbspChallenging traditional South Asian and Muslim beliefs from childhood while confronting a competitive rap industry for over 10 years, Robbi is determined to make her mark in the music world from her home of Chicago. The petite East-Indian musician began writing songs as early as eight years old. Robbi's first performance was in a Mosque at the age of fifteen, when she recited an Islamic themed rap song. Her popularity in the asian-american community grew after winning the international YellowFist Asian writing competition (with over 10,000 entries) and being featured on the cover of Ivy League university magazine A.A RockZine!. Winning numerous rap battle competitions sponsored by educational organizations such as the Anti-Truth campaign, and ending each of her solo concerts by 'freestyling' with the audience, Robbi gained tremendous respect from the underground hip-hop scene. Apart from exclusive concerts or battle competitions, Robbi has also performed for fashion show events such as Hollywood's Celebrity Fashion Designer Danielle Kelly (www.dk75raw.com). One of her most memorable performances was held with global hip-hop luminary KRS-One, who commended Robbi on her vision. Robbi's songs have been featured on many of the world's top urban radio stations such as Chicago's WGCI 107.5 FM, along with much support from top college radio stations such as WNUR 89.3 FM. She is also starring in the upcoming documentary film"That Asian Thing" (www.thatasianthing.net) along with a soundtrack single for "Leg Before Wicket" (www.legbeforewicket.org), set to be screened across international film festivals. Aside from movies, Robbi is also familiar with the television world, as she has been filmed to appear on a VH-1 Show "Miss Rap Supreme" in early April. Her first state-wide television appearance is on WFBT's "Masti Chicago" along with a LA/NY appearance on "Hot Wax Chicago" which scheduled to broadcast in Spring. She has also performed on several syndicated talk shows such as The Flabby Hoffman Show and The Chicago Rock Show. Robbi's LP "Speak" is now available featuring her hit single, "Suffocation"

Request 'Suffocation' on the following radio stations:

www.hardcorejamz.com www.hardcoremix.com http://elephantprint.com/radio www.fearlessradio.com, www.tomaradio.com, www.bmsradio.com, www.uicradio.ws, www.kpsu.org, 88.9 FM WRRG Triton College Radio www.wrrg.com, http://radio.depaul.edu, Generasian radio (90.1 KPFT) 3:00-5:00pm, Thursday nights 9.30 - 11.00pm CST on WNUR www.wnur.org "Part-Time Sucker Radio"

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Notable performances:

1) American Headliner for Desifest Concert with 15,000 official audience members - Dundas Square Toronto, CA2) Hollywood's "Queen of Kustom" Celebrity Fashion Designer Danielle Kelly (www.dk75raw.com)3) Cameo Appearance Concert Live with Too White Crew - Cubby Bear/115 Bourbon St 4) Opened up for DJ Caffeine - Dance Factory's Dj 92.7F.M5) Collaboration Concert with "The Brickheadz" www.brickheadzbhz.com 6) Freestyle Session Concert Live with KRS ONE - Funky Bhudda Lounge 7) Opened up for Funkadesi - University of Illinois at Chicago8) Winner of "Anti-Truth Campaign" MC Battle - University of Illinois at Chicago9) Winner of WGCI 107.5 FM MC Battle - University of Illinois at Chicago10) Opened up for "I Was Born With 2 Tongues" - University of Illinois at Chicago11) Winner of Yellowfist Campaign with over 10,000 Entries worldwide - www.2tongues.com12) Finalist at MC Battle for "Hiphop Awareness Week" - University of Urbana at Champaign

Notable Radio Coverage:

107.5 W.G.C.I (www.wgci.com) Winner of MC Battle Sponsered From Red Mountain Dew Q101.1 F.M (www.q101.com) Fuke Afternoon Show Winner of MC Battle 88.1 CKLN (www.ckln.fm) Interview on "Word Of Mouth Show" Fearlessradio.com Interviews on "New Music Binge Show" "LoveBytes" Hardcorejamz.com Suffocation Number 1 Requested Song for 4 weeks on Top Ten Chart

Notable Press:

1) The Indian Express The North American Edition (National Coverage) 2) The Eastern Eye (1 South Asian paper in all of U.K)3) Buzz Sports&Entertainment (www.buzznews.net) 4) www.urb.net 5)www.thuglifearmy.com

College Campus Performances:

University of Illinois at Chicago Northwestern University University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign Columbia University Harry S Truman College

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/15/2004
Band Website: sonicbids.com/robbi
Band Members: Entertainment Lawyer: Heather Nelson Clothing Line Rep in Chicago: Desi Threads Publicist: Deejay Ra HAIRSTYLIST: Stuart Aud of Vidal Sassoon
Influences: SISTER MACHINE GUN, COMMON, DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN, TALIB KWELI, LINKIN PARK, ESTHERO, LEFT EYE
Sounds Like: The Future

Stores in Chicago, IL Carrying "Speak"

1) Gramaphone Records 2843 N. Clark Street2) Reckless Records 3161 N. Broadway3) Dr. Wax 1615 Sherman (Evanston)4) Revolver Records 1524 W. 18th Street (Pilsen)5) The Bassment 1415 N. Ashland


Record Label: NONE - BMI DISTRIBUTION - COPYRIGHTED@ROBBIWORKS
Type of Label: None

My Blog

INTERVIEW IN THE FLY PAPER -CHICAGO HIPHOP

GO TO http://flypaper1.ning.com PICK UP A COPY AT :UpRise1820 N Milwaukee Ave(773) 342-7763Dr. WAX RECORDS5225 S. Harper, 773.493-8696JUGRNAUT427 S. Dearborn St., 312.435-4635the BASSMENT1415 N. Ashl...
Posted by ROBBI on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:18:00 PST

LINKS!

Google ME!! just do... Robbi and Rapper.. Female Indian Rapper and ChicagoRobbi and Vh1..Robbi and Miss Rap Supreme...etc Two Freestyles that you can hear for yourself.. from 4 yrs ago. http://www.tr...
Posted by ROBBI on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:33:00 PST

The Indian Express - North American Edition Interview Dec 2007

NOTE: THE LAST SENTENCES ARE NOT TRUE!!! RENU MEHTA Toronto She calls herself just an artist who's trying to survice, helps others in this cold world and wants world peace. Chicago Buzz Magazine ca...
Posted by ROBBI on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:21:00 PST

on vh1's miss rap supreme - i give em PROPS!

Yes .. its true.. I give them P R O P S Yes.. i didn't get on the show.. but who cares?The staff was awesome... real sweet to me. and it was an experience.. PLUSit was fun : ) Google: Robbi and Vh1 Mi...
Posted by ROBBI on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:48:00 PST

UK ARTICLE IN EASTERN EYE PAPER -

  Heres the text version: ROBBI's RHYME By Asjad Nazir A LOT of women find it hard to balance their culture with their professional life.  Although American hip-hop artist Robbi has also f...
Posted by ROBBI on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:10:00 PST

Interview Article in Datongue Magazine - "Respect the Hard Way"

http://www.datongue.com/Robbi.html Also feel free to vote for me for artist of the month : http://www.datongue.com/ArtistofMonth.html   Ladies and Gentlemen, DaTongue Flow is proud to present on...
Posted by ROBBI on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:43:00 PST

Article on Voicesmagazine.org - Fresh female emcee brings new life to Hip Hop

Fresh female emcee brings new life to Hip HopWhen I as an editor search for new content I see alotof the same things....so when something or someonesticks out I will notice them 9 times out of 10. Thi...
Posted by ROBBI on Fri, 19 Jan 2007 01:38:00 PST

Buzz Article: Doin it Robbistyle - Dec 2006

http://www.buzznews.net/Rawkchicago11-30.html.html Doin It Robbi Style by Hilary RAWKwww.myspace.com/rawkmagazine   Robbi has been freestyle rapping since she was 8 years old and performing since...
Posted by ROBBI on Sun, 10 Dec 2006 06:46:00 PST

In a Male dominated industry, women are feared.

Everytime I hear a "positive" song.... I always hear women being bashed. Its mostly for one thing though  - women are bashed for being a hoe. Sage Francis does it, atmosphere does it, almost ...
Posted by ROBBI on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 05:23:00 PST