Robert Hood facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Robert Hood
Hood performing in 2009
Background information
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. He creates and plays electronic music. He is also a DJ, which means he plays music for audiences.

Robert Hood helped start a music group called Underground Resistance. He worked with Mad Mike Banks and Jeff Mills in this group. Many people think he helped create a style of music called minimal techno. In 1994, he started his own music label, M-Plant, in Detroit.

Robert Hood's Music Journey

Starting with Underground Resistance

Robert Hood was part of a music group called Underground Resistance. This group was formed by Jeff Mills and 'Mad' Mike Banks. Mike Banks used to play bass for the band Parliament.

The group had a strong, serious message in their music. They often appeared in public wearing special outfits. These included ski masks and black combat suits.

Solo Music and His Own Label

In 1992, Robert Hood left Detroit and Underground Resistance. He teamed up with Jeff Mills to make new music. They released recordings together under names like H&M and X-103.

In 1994, Robert Hood started his own music label, M-Plant. He released an album called Minimal Nation. This album is seen as a big inspiration for the minimal techno music style.

Music with a Gospel Feel

Robert Hood had an idea to mix gospel music with other styles. These included house, disco, and techno music. His first song with this new sound was "We Magnify His Name." He released it under his project name, Floorplan.

In 2016, his daughter, Lyric Hood, joined him in the Floorplan project. They now make music together.

Robert Hood's Music Releases

Robert Hood has released music under many different names. These include his own name, Monobox, Inner Sanctum, and The Vision. When he worked with Jeff Mills, he used the name H&M. His project with his daughter, Lyric Hood, is called Floorplan.

Music as Robert Hood

Robert Hood has released many songs and albums. Some of his well-known works include:

• Minimal Nation
• Internal Empire
• Nighttime World Volume 1
• Nighttime World Volume 2
• "The Protein Valve"
• "The Pace"
• "Master Builder"
• "The Vision"
• "Underestimated"
• "All Day Long"
• "Psychic / Pole Position"
• "Stereotype"
• "Satellite - A Force Of One"
• "Technatural EP"
• "Apartment Zero"
• "Invincible"
• "The Greatest Dancer"
• "The Deal"
• "Who Taught You Math"
• "The Metronome"
• "Monobox EP"
• "Point Black"
• "The Art Of War"
• "Kick Dirt E.p"
• "The Black & White E.p"
• "i"
• "Untitled 5"
• "Superman / Range"

Music as Monobox

• Monobox - Realm
• Monobox - Downtown
• Monobox - Population
• Monobox - Molecule
• Monobox - Regenerate

Music as H&M (with Jeff Mills)

• H&M - Tranquilizer EP
• H&M - Drama EP

Music as The Vision

• The Vision - Gyroscopic EP
• The Vision - Toxin 12 EP
• The Vision - Waveform Transmission Vol. 2
• The Vision - Spectral Nomad
• The Vision - The Vision
• The Vision - Other Side Of Life
• The Vision - Laidback & Groovy

Music as Inner Sanctum

• Inner Sanctum - Inner Sanctum

Music as FLOORPLAN (with Lyric Hood)

• Floorplan - Funky Souls
• Floorplan - Doin' My Thing EP
• Floorplan - Envy
• Floorplan - Come On Rock / Burner
• Floorplan - On The Case
• Floorplan - Shop / Learn
• Floorplan - Living It Up / Wall To Wall
• Floorplan - Sanctified EP
• Floorplan - Paradise
• Floorplan - Victorious

Music as Mathematic Assassins

• The Mathematic Assassins - Calculator

Music as Missing Channel (with Claude Young)

• Missing Channel - Atomic Whirlpool
• Missing Channel - Onslaught
• Missing Channel - Submerged

Music as X-101 (with Mad Mike & Jeff Mills)

• X-101 "Sonic Destroyer"
• X-101 "Whatever Happened To Peace"
• X-101 "X-101"

Music as X-102 (with Mad Mike & Jeff Mills)

• X-102 "Discovers The Rings Of Saturn"
• X-102 "OBX-A"

Music as X-103 (with Jeff Mills)

• X-103 - Thera
• X-103 - Atlantis
• X-103 - Tephra EP

Remixes by Robert Hood

Robert Hood has also remixed songs for other artists. Some of these include:

• Ian Pooley - My Anthem
• DBX "Losing Control"
• Dave Clarke " Wisdom To The Wise/ Red 2"
• Diego "Mind Detergent"
• Turner "When Will We Leave"
• Oliver Ho "Changing"
• Allen Gamble "Militant"
• Allen Gamble "Your Mind is Mind" Monobox Mix
• The Black Dog
• Marc Romboy "The Beat"
• Detroit Grand Pubahs "Funk all Y'all"
• Ben Klock "Goodly Sin"
• Youandme "Close To Me"
• Aufgang "Barock"
• Juju & Jordash "Deep Blue Manies"
• Boys Noize "Trooper"
• Roel Salemink "Silenth Noises"
• O/V/R "Post Traumatic Son"
• DJ 3000 "Hotel Oasiz"
• TommyFourSeven
• Orlando Voorn "Phuture"
• Carl Taylor - Debbie's Groove

Mix CDs by Robert Hood

Robert Hood has also released several mix CDs. These are collections of songs mixed together like a DJ set.

• "Caught In The Act"
• Fabric 039: Robert Hood
• "Deep Concentration: The Grey Area mix"
• DJ Kicks: Robert Hood

See also

In Spanish: Robert Hood para niños