Mr. Mixx
Mr. Mixx | |
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| Born | David P. Hobbs September 23, 1963 |
| Origin | Santa Ana, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Miami bass |
| Occupations | DJ, music producer, vocalist, turntablist |
| Instruments | Turntables, keyboards |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | Luke Skyywalker Records Lil’ Joe Records MIXX INTL |
David P. Hobbs (born September 23, 1963), also known by his stage name Mr. Mixx, is an American musician and record producer who is the co-founder of the controversial rap group 2 Live Crew.
In 1986, Hobbs and the group released the single "Throw The 'D'"; it is now considered the blueprint of Miami bass. Later in 1986, 2 Live Crew released their debut album, The 2 Live Crew Is What We Are. The album established the group's signature style of comical sexually explicit lyrics. After a slew of successful releases, the group met with considerable controversy as a U.S. district court ruled the album legally obscene. They were prosecuted but acquitted.
Hobbs produced popular 2 Live Crew singles such as "Throw the D", "Me So Horny", "Hoochie Mama", and other titles in the group's Miami bass musical catalog. Currently, Hobbs continues to DJ and produce other artists.