Robert Hood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Robert Hood
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Hood performing in 2009
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| Also known as | Monobox, The Vision, Inner Sanctum, Floorplan, Mathematic Assassins, Robert Noise |
| Born | 1965 (age 59–60) |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Techno, minimal techno |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, DJ, producer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | M-Plant, Metroplex, Axis, Peacefrog |
| Associated acts | Underground Resistance, Jeff Mills, Missing Channel |
Robert Hood (born in 1965) is an American musician and DJ. He makes electronic music. Robert Hood helped start a music group called Underground Resistance. He worked with Mad Mike Banks and Jeff Mills in this group. Many people see him as one of the creators of a music style called minimal techno. In 1994, Hood started his own music label, M-Plant, in Detroit.
About Robert Hood
Early Music Career
Robert Hood was a member of a techno music group called Underground Resistance. This group was started by Jeff Mills and 'Mad' Mike Banks. Mike Banks used to play bass for the band Parliament. The group had a strong message in their music. They often wore ski masks and black suits when they performed in public.
Starting His Own Music
In 1992, Robert Hood left Detroit and Underground Resistance. He teamed up with Jeff Mills to make new music. They released songs together under names like H&M and X-103.
In 1994, Hood started his own music label called M-Plant. This label focused on minimal techno music. He released an album called Minimal Nation on his label. This album is thought to be a big inspiration for the whole minimal techno music style.
Music with a Message
Later, Robert Hood felt inspired to mix gospel music with other styles like house, disco, and techno. His first song that blended gospel music was "We Magnify His Name." He released this song under his project name, Floorplan.
In 2016, his daughter, Lyric Hood, joined him in the Floorplan project. Now, they make music together.
Robert Hood's Music
Robert Hood has released music using his own name and several other names. Some of these names include Monobox, Inner Sanctum, and The Vision. When he worked with Jeff Mills, they used the name H&M. His project with his daughter, Lyric Hood, is called Floorplan.
He has released many songs and albums over the years. Some of his well-known works include:
- Minimal Nation
- Internal Empire
- Nighttime World Volume 1
- Nighttime World Volume 2
- Paradise (as Floorplan)
- Victorious (as Floorplan)
He has also created remixes for other artists' songs. A remix is a new version of an existing song. He has also released several mix CDs, which are collections of songs mixed together like a DJ set.
Images for kids
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Robert Hood performing live in 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Robert Hood para niños
