Robin Hannibal
| Robin Hannibal | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Robin Hannibal Mølsted Braun |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, mixing engineer, audio engineer, songwriter, remixer |
| Associated acts | Rhye, Quadron, Kendrick Lamar, The Internet, Coco O, Boom Clap Bachelors |
Robin Hannibal is a Danish record producer, songwriter, remixer and musician. He is a member of the groups Rhye and Quadron.
Biography
In the mid-2000s, Hannibal collaborated with Danish singer Phillip Owusu, and also Boom Clap Bachelors, a collective of Danish musicians, later sampled by Kendrick Lamar for the song "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe". Fans of Hannibal included Questlove and Pharrell Williams, who became instant fans.[1]
In July 2009 Hannibal teamed with Danish singer Coco O and released Quadron, the debut album for his new project Quadron. It was well received critically with Paste magazine naming it the "Best of What's Next" in 2010[2] and New York magazine listing the album at number 7 on their top 10 best albums of the year.[3] The music also caught the attention and was praised by artists such as Adele[4] and Prince.[5]
In 2011, Hannibal released a solo EP Bobby, on which he wrote, produced, arranged, and played every instrument.
After being introduced to Milosh through their mutual record label, Hannibal invited him to fly to Denmark to spend a week in the studio. This time together led to the creation of three songs and the group known as Rhye. After anonymously releasing two tracks online, they landed a record deal with Universal Music Group. The album Woman, released in March 2013, was placed on the 2013 "Best of Lists" for Rolling Stone,[6] Complex,[7] and Pitchfork.[8] It was also listed at number 8 on Billboard 's 15 "Best Albums of 2013."[9]
In 2013 Quadron released their second album, Avalanche. The album was a top 5 release in Denmark and spawned the certified gold single "Hey Love" in that same country. Hannibal was awarded Best Producer and the song "Hey Love" earned Best Hit by the Danish Critics Choice Awards. The Danish Music Awards gave Quadron the Best Urban Act award , the Best New Act award, and they gave Hannibal the Best Producer award.
Hannibal has recently produced and co-wrote the latest tracks from Laura Welsh (“Cold Front”) and Yuna (“Falling” and “Lights & Camera”).
Discography
| Artist | Release | Record Label | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selah Sue | "Alone" - Single | Because | Producer, Writer |
| Niia | Generation Blue - EP | Something Local | Producer, Writer |
| Francesco Yates | "When I Found You" | Atlantic | Producer |
| Jessie Ware | "12" | Island | Producer, Writer, Mixer |
| Laura Welsh | "Cold Front" | Polydor | Producer |
| "Hardest Part" | |||
| Francesco Yates | "Call" | Atlantic | Producer/Writer |
| Little Dragon | "Killing Me" | Loma Vista / Republic | Producer |
| "Let Go" | |||
| B.o.B. | "Wide Open" (feat. Ester Dean) | Atlantic | Writer |
| Yuna | "Falling" | Verve | Producer |
| "Lights and Camera" | |||
| Kendrick Lamar | "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" | Interscope | Writer |
| Quadron | Avalanche | Vested in Culture / Epic | Producer/Writer/Mixer/Engineer/Instrumentation/Arranger |
| Rhye | Woman | Polydor / Universal Republic | Producer/Writer/Mixer/Engineer/Instrumentation/Arranger |
| The Internet | "Lonely Notes" | Odd Future Records | Producer/Writer |
| Quadron | Quadron | A-larm / Universal | Producer/Writer/Mixer/Engineer/Instrumentation/Arranger |
| Laura Mvula | "She" (Robin Hannibal Rework) | RCA | Remixer |
| Niia | "Made for You" | Independent | Producer |
| Wild Belle | "Another Girl" | Columbia | Remixer |
Awards and nominations
- 2013 - Best Urban Act, Quadron
- 2013 - Best New Act, Quadron
- 2013 - Best Producer, Robin Hannibal
Danish Critics Choice Awards
- 2013 - Best Hit, "Hey Love" - Quadron
- 2013 - Best Producer, Robin Hannibal
Nordic Music Prize
- 2013 - Best Album, Rhye (nominated)
Polaris Music Prize
- 2013 - Best Album, Rhye (nominated)
Danish Electronic Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Robin Hannibal
Danish National Radio P3 Awards
- Best New Act, Quadron
References
- ↑ http://www.mtvhive.com/2013/06/05/robin-hannibal-quadron-avalanche
- ↑ http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2010/08/best-of-whats-next-quadron.html
- ↑ http://nymag.com/arts/cultureawards/2010/69902/
- ↑ http://www.adele.tv/blog/302/on-the-mend
- ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/mar/13/quadron-avalanche-neo-soul-duo-party-with-prince-pharrell
- ↑ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/20-best-debuts-of-2013-20131210/rhye-woman-19691231
- ↑ http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/the-50-best-albums-of-2013/rhye-woman
- ↑ http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/17693-rhye-woman/
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/list/5840321/15-best-albums-of-2013-critics-picks