Egyptian Lover
Egyptian Lover | |
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Egyptian Lover performing in 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Gregory James Broussard August 31, 1963 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, electro |
| Occupations | Musician, vocalist, producer, DJ, graphic artist |
| Instruments | Vocals, synthesizers, drum machines, turntables |
| Years active | Late 1970s–present |
| Labels | Freak Beat Records, Egyptian Empire Records, NuBeat Records, Stones Throw Records |
Gregory James Broussard (born August 31, 1963), known professionally as Egyptian Lover, is an American musician, vocalist, producer, DJ, and graphic artist. He was an early figure in the Los Angeles electro and hip hop scenes of the 1980s and is widely recognized for his pioneering use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine in rap and dance music. His original pen-and-ink drawings on 12-inch LP sleeves have been offered by Sotheby's and covered by independent music press. He was the subject of the 2025 book Egyptian Lover: On the Nile, a limited-edition volume documenting his career and the early Los Angeles electro scene.