Veteran Harlem DJ, E-Z Rock, real name Rodney “Skip” Bryce has passed away at the age of 46. E-Z Rock is widely known for his 1988 hit song “It Takes Two” featuring Rob Base and follow up single ‘Joy & Pain’. The duo was the first rap groups to have a “PLATINUM” album.
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There is not current details as the cause of Bryce death. Biz Markie broke the news on twitter after issuing his condolences to his family and friends writing “I’m really going to miss you”.
“ E-Z Rock and Base debuted in 1986 with Dj interview. Two Years later, their single, “It Takes Two”shot the duo to fame and cementer their place in hip hop history. The ong has been picked up throughout pop culture. It peaked at No.3 on the Hot Dance/Club Songs charts and has been sampled by Snopp Dogg, Gang Starr and South Korean group 2NE1. The single has also been featured in movies, video games, Grand Theft Auto – Euro web. “
I can’t tell you guys how much of an impact E-Z Rock and Rob Base played in the birth of Hip Hop music. “It Takes Two” was the JAM [as we called it] and whenever that song came out, everyone was required to hit the dance floor. We rarely hear that kind of feel good hip hop music circling the airwaves these days. Your music lives on E-Z Rock!
Our condolences to E-Z Rock family and friends.