On this date in the summer of 1988, Harlem natives Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock released their monumental single “It Takes Two” on the Profile imprint. Produced by another Harlem native, Teddy Riley, who ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, Harlem duo Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock released their hit album It Takes Two. As one of Hip Hop’s earlier party albums, this crossover hit helped to cement Rob Base and ...

Rob Base, one-half of the duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died at the age of 59. On Friday (May 22), Rob Base’s family confirmed on his Instagram page that the “It Takes Two” rapper had died following ...

Rob Base, one-half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, who was best known for the hit “It Takes Two,” has died. He was 59. The rapper, who celebrated his 59th birthday just four days ago, died on May 22 while ...

DJ E-Z Rock, who partnered up with his longtime friend and rapper Rob Base for a string of major singles in the late '80s, in the form of 'It Takes Two' and 'Joy and Pain,' has reportedly died. DJ E-Z ...

The legendary half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock passed away peacefully at age 59 while surrounded by family, following a private battle with cancer. Just four days before his death, he’d celebrated his ...

Rob Base, one half of the Harlem duo known for "It Takes Two," posted on his Facebook page revealing news that DJ EZ Rock has died. rob_base_2 While the cause of death hasn’t been confirmed yet, ...

Rob Base, one half of the 1980s Harlem duo known for the iconic single “It Takes Two,” confirmed that his partner in rhyme and right-hand man, DJ E-Z Rock, had fallen victim to diabetes at the young ...

In 1988, Luther Vandross released his platinum selling Any Love. It was nominated for three Grammys and spent two weeks on top of Billboard's R&B Albums chart. Although the single "She Won't Talk to ...