Robert Gruenbauer is an emcee from Guelph Ontario that goes by the name, "Robbie G." He began making hip-hop music in 1994, recording tracks to play on the annoucements at school using a kareoke machine, an old lamp (to hold the mic) and some duct tape. What started as a simple way to create awareness on a particular topic soon became an everyday enjoyment for Robbie G and he was instantly inspired and invigorated with the need to be on a mic sharing his thoughts. Growing up in rural areas of Ontario, Canada with little to no hip-hop scene it was hard for him to be heard by the local people and even harder to find quality hip-hop CD's in the stores. With the internet becoming more popular, he quickly went to his computer in search of hip-hop for listening and also for a platform he could use to promote and release his music worldwide. Beginning with www.myspace.com/robbiegtheimmaculates to www.reverbnation.com/robbieg to www.youtube.com/robbieghiphop to his now complete website www.robbieghiphop.com he has found the internet to be an essential tool in aquiring new fans and promoting his music. He learned early on that no one was going to come along and make all his dreams come true. He had to do this all himself and after reading the book "I Don't Need a Record Deal" he was convinced that the DIY approach was best. It became very overwhelming as he took on the role of booking agent, engineer, promoter....and musician but it helped him learn all the facets of the industry and develope a solid work ethic that would serve him well even to this day. After doing a handfull of shows in his local area, his eyes were set on Toronto, the big city! Using his online connections he got a few shows booked in the city and not to long after was noticed by a hip-hop camp called "I Respect Music" run by a woman named "Essence". Once they saw some of his performances and got to know the type of person he was they selected him to be a part of the team. This soon led to doing shows with such artists as Canibus, Killah Priest (Wu Tang Clan), Joell Ortiz, Scratch form the Roots, Kurupt, Choclair, Freeway, Illa J, Frank Nitt and many amazing Toronto artists. With the confidence of having the respect of his peers and the constant practise in the booth recording 7 mixtapes Robbie G was ready to work on his first official Album. He has always worked on crafting music that truly reflects himself as a person and never wants to projects an image that is not a part of who he is, His music thus far had been a mix of thought provoking songs covering topics such as the time he spent in jail for selling drugs, the corruption in society and the government, the true essence of hip-hop being lost in todays music and also about having a good time with your life and enjoying the wonders of it. This album follows the same lines of his previous CD's including "Hip-Hop Lives Through me" "The Birth of a Hero" "R-Eyez of the Underground" "Freedom Is the Key" and more. He has an acronym that describes his name which is Relying On Brains Body Ideas Experiances + Goals This is really in a nutshell what his music is and what would become the basis for this next CD entitled "Think" Some of the notable collaborations that Robbie G made on this project include the tracks: "Wake Up" featuring CANIBUS "We Hold Mics" featuring REEF THE LOST CAUZE "Undisputed" featuring DIABOLIC "Living Legends" featuring MOKA ONLY Along with running the day to day operations of a studio and hosting a hip-hop Radio show at the University of Guelph, Robbie G is a large promoter for many local events is his area. some of the more recent people hes been working with are: Snak The Ripper, Zaze of 9-0-nickel, Mindbender Supreme, Mic Gutz, Molly Gruesome, Spesh K, Adlib, Nki-Louise and a list of over 100 other artists from across the globe Including Germany, France, Italy, the U.K., U.S.A. and more. He's shared stages with such acts as Scratch from The Roots, Joell Ortiz, Kurupt, Canibus, Killah Priest (Wu Tang Clan), Freeway, Choclair, Illa J, Frank Nitt, Angerville, Devilz Speciez, and many more. "I really try to send a positive message in my lyrics and always stay true to myself. I talk about real life, good times...and bad times, but most importantly my goal as an emcee is to impact all the people in the world, inspiring them to believe that nothing is impossible and that if you dream big and work hard you will go far." says Robbie G. Many of his lyrics are focused around a deep sense of the importance of spiritualism and contemplating the reasons for existence. The artists Robbie G looks up to in the game are people such as Nas, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, a Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, EPMD, Guru & DJ Premier, The Fugees, Tupac, Biggie Smalls, Eminem, Styles P, Shad, Classified, Eternia, Hilltop Hoods...etc. He says "mostly all I listen to is people who talk truth through their words with conviction n passion behind it." BRAND NEW MUSIC VIDEO ROBBIE G - THE ANSWERS ---> http://youtu.be/9ApMyoO4ZvM Shot in Toronto by Dave Pennock this is a track all about the biggest questions in life. Who are we? Why are we here? and What is it all for? Check out the other New Videos LIVING LEGENDS ft. MOKA ONLY --> http://youtu.be/j12ZYlHB4cM WE HOLD MICS ft. REEF THE LOST CAUZE --> http://youtu.be/r7zgu6bpjHI "Coming off a very busy summer and fall which included touring with one of my favourite emcees, Moka Only travelling about 12,000 miles and hitting 14 cities all across Canada, it was pretty much a dream come true. I was also able to open for one of my idols, Dub FX, in Toronto this September which was incredible!! Lot's coming up leading into December so take a peak at the schedule and see if you can make it out!" - Robbie G Here's a list of some events Robbie G has performed at: ***********upcoming shows ********** Guelph (TBA) Jan 18th opening for SonReal & Rich Kidd HOSTING SHOW Elora (Sheppard's Pub) Dec 29th HOSTING SHOW Guelph (Biggies) Dec. 28th openeign for Journalist 103 of The Left HOSTING SHOW Toronto (The Cave) Dec. 14th opening for Inspectah Deck HOSTING SHOW Toronto (The Cave) Dec. 13th opening for Inspectah Deck HOSTING SHOW Guelph (Biggies) Dec. 12th Reality CD release party HOSTING SHOW ***********past shows*********** Guelph (Vinyl) Dec. 7th opening for Madchild HOSTING SHOW Guelph (Louie's on Lewis) opening for Madchild HOSTING SHOW London (Blackshire Pub) Dec. 1st opening for Philly Moves Toronto (Rockpile) Nov. 30th opening for Madchild and Sid Wilson of Slipknot Guelph (Biggies) Nov 17th opening for Philly Moves HOSTING SHOW Toronto (3030) Nov 16th opening for Angerville Toronto (Nocturne) Nov 1st on tour with Moka Only Guelph (Knight's of Columbus hall) Oct. 28th on tour with Moka Only fundraiser for Big Brothers, Big Sisters HOSTING SHOW Cambridge (Kinsmen Hall) Oct. 27th playing with a band Thunder Bay (Crocks) Oct. 25th on tour with Moka Only Winnipeg (Pulse Nightclub) Oct. 24th on tour with Moka Only Regina (Eleven Hooks) Oct. 23rd on tour with Moka Only Edmonton (Crown Pub) Oct. 21st on tour with Moka Only Elora (Elora Centre For The Arts) Oct. 13th Condoms for Columbia fundraiser Waterloo (Maxwell Music House) Oct. 6th Producer showcase Hamilton (Lyric Theatre) Oct. 5th P.O.E. CD release party Guelph (Biggies) Sept. 22nd opening for Adlib HOSTING SHOW Toronto (Nocturne) Sept. 20th opening for Adlib Toronto (The Guvernment) Sept. 14th Opening for Dub FX Acton (Tavern) Aug. 26th (local showcase) Guelph (Riverside park) Aug. 18th 2nd Annual Royal City Mix Toronto (black Swann) Aug. 17th freestlye battle Belleville (Belle Pub) Aug. 12th on tour with Moka Only Sarnia (The Old Mule) Aug. 11th on tour with Moka Only Niagara Falls (The Cove) Aug 10th on tour with Moka Only Toronto (Rancho Relaxo) Aug 9th on tour with Moka Only Mississauga (Naughty Nadz) Aug 8th on tour with Moka Only Kitchener (Little Bean) Aug 4th on tour with Moka Only Guelph (Knight's Of Columbus hall) July 28th Rap Battle with Gon Gotti HOSTING SHOW Guelph (Biggies) July 13th Can't Stop Won't Stop Release Party HOSTING SHOW Mississauga (Naughty Nadz) June 30th 2nd place in poetry slam Toronto (The Great Hall) June 11th opening for Jeru Tha Damaja Guelph (Biggies) June 1st HOSTING SHOW Kitchener (TJ's Roadhouse) May 29th Elora (Sheppard's Pub) May 26th HOSTING SHOW Toronto (The Cave) May 31st (IRM Mic check) HOSTING SHOW Acton (The Tavern) May 12th (local showcase) Elora (Legion) May 11th (local showcase) Guelph (Biggies) May 4th (local showcase) Toronto (The Cave) May 3rd (IRM Mic Check) Elora (sheppards Pub) April 21st (local showcase) St. Catherines (Bella Rosas Pizza Emporium) April 7th (opening for D-sisive & Ghettosocks) Guelph (Biggies) April 6th (Local showcase) Guelph (Biggies) March 31st (open mic) Toronto (The Cave) March 29th 2012 (IRM Mic Check) HOSTED SHOW Guelph (Red Chevron) March 16th 2012 (opening for Reef the Lost Cauze) HOSTED SHOW Hamilton (The Casbah) March 7th 2012 (open Mic) Guelph (Knight's Of Columbus Hall) March 3rd 2012 (Anti-Bullying Tour for Kids Help Phone charity with Moka Only) HOSTED SHOW Guelph (Ebar) March 1st 2012 (Anti-Bullying Tour for Kids Help Phone charity) HOSTED SHOW Niagara Falls (Niagra Centre of the Arts) Feb 24th 2012(local shocase) Guelph (city Hall) Feb 24th 2012(opening of the skating rink) Toronto (lambadina Lounge) Feb 17th 2012(Billie Blanks mixtape release party) Kitchener (Molly Blooms) Feb 11th 2012 (Opening for Word's & Rhymes) Elora (Sheppard's Pub) Feb. 4th 2012 (Anti-Bullying Tour for Kids Help Phone charity) HOSTED SHOW Niagara Falls (Dave & Busta's) Jan. 21st 2012 (Anti-Bullying Tour for Kids Help Phone charity) Elora (Sheppard's Pub) Dec. 27th (HOliday Hip-hop show) HOSTED SHOW Sarnia (Old Mule) Dec. 15th (IRM Mic Check) Cambridge (Pop's & Ruby's) Dec. 3rd (Opening for Snak the Ripper & Evil Ebeneezer) Guelph (Red Chevron) Nov. 19th (The Cypher with Babylon Warchild & Fresco P) HOSTED SHOW Guelph (Sound Lounge) Nov. 11th (Robbie G Think Album Release Party) HOSTED SHOW Guelph (Sound Lounge) Oct. 29th (Halloween show) HOSTED SHOW Guelph (Sound Lounge) Oct. 22nd (Official Opening of Sound Lounge) HOSTED SHOW Strathroy (Rumors) Sept. 24th (Tour with Choclair for Canadian Diabetes charity) HOSTED SHOW Guelph (Sound Lounge) Sept. 23rd (Tour with Choclair for Canadian Diabetes charity) HOSTED SHOW Guelph (Outdoor downtown) Sept. 18th (Diabetes tour promo show) HOSTED SHOW Kitchener (Lucky's) Sept. 17th (Tour with Choclair for Canadian Diabetes charity) HOSTED SHOW Kitchener (Outdoors at City Hall) Sept. 16th (Diabetes tour promo show) HOSTED SHOW Toronto (The Great Hall) Aug. 25th (opening for J-Live) Guelph (E bar) Aug. 20th (got 2nd place in Poetry Slam) Burlington (The Rooster) Aug. 19th (Opening for Scratch of The Roots) Guelph (Riverside park grand performance shell) Aug. 19th (Headlining Royal City Mix) Guelph (Guelph Youth Music Centre) Aug. 5th (Love is the Movement show for charity) Acton (Tavern) July 30th (To Sense B-Day Bash) London (Downtown Kathy Brown's) July 29th (Robbie G Show) HOSTED SHOW Sarnia (Old Mule) July 28th (IRM Mic Check) Toronto (Bloor st.) July 23rd (Bloor Festival) Toronto (Poor Alex) July 16th 2011 (IRM Mic Check) Cambridge (Pop's & Ruby's) July 15th 2011 (Local Showcase) Guelph (Synn Lounge) July 9th 2011 (Robbie G Video Release party) HOSTED SHOW Toronto (Circus Room) July 2nd 2011 (MC FUBB CD release party) Toronto (Lambadina Lounge) June 26th 2011 (T Major CD release party) Toronto (Poor Alex Theatre) June 25th 2011 (IRM Mic Check) Guelph (Ward Indoor Skatepark) June 17th 2011 Toronto (Poor Alex) May 28th 2011 (on tour wih Killah Priest) HOSTED SHOW Cambridge (Pops and Ruby's) May 27th 2011 (on tour with Killah Priest) Ottawa May 26th 2011 (on tour with Killah Priest) Guelph (Knight's of Columbus) May 21st 2011 (RObbie G CD release) HOSTED SHOW Brampton (Suave Lounge) May 19th 2011 (Robbie G B-Day) Acton (Tavern) May 6th 2011 (local showcase) Toronto (Poor Alex Theatre) April 30th 2011 (opening for Freeway) HOSTED SHOW Aurora April 22nd 2011 (opening for Lord Lhus) Sarnia (Stubborn Mule) April 14th 2011 (I Respect Music Mic Check) Brampton (Suave Lounge) March 31st 2011 (I Respect Music Mic Check) HOSTED SHOW Chatham (PLayer's Club) March 18th 2011 (I Respect Music Mic Check) Acton (Tavern) Feb 25th 2011 (Acton Music/ IRM show) Guelph (Red Chevron) Feb 11th 2011 (Dice and Cannibal Sproul Release Party) HOSTED SHOW Toronto (Club Nocturne) Feb 5th 2011 (opening for Reef the Lost Cauze) Guelph (Tap House) Jan 18th 2011 (open Mic) Newmarket (Community Centre) Jan 7th 2011 (opened for Choclair) Guelph (Red Chevron) Nov. 27th 2010 (RObbie G CD Release Party) HOSTED SHOW Toronto (Poor Alex Theatre) Oct. 2nd 2010 (The Underground pt 2) Toronto (Poor Alex Theatre) Sept. 30th 2010 (I Respect Music Mic Check) Toronto Sept. 20th (United in Flow Event) Guelph (Red Chevron) Sept. 1oth 2010 (TRIPLE CD Release Party IRM + GSD BOYZ) HOSTED SHOW Toronto (Club Aurum) Sept. 7th 2010 (Opened For Kurupt of Dogg Pound) Guelph (The Columbus Hall) Aug. 26th 2010 (The Connection) HOSTED SHOW Acton (The Roxy) Aug. 21st 2010 (Illimitable Entertainment Showcase) Peterborough (Gordon Best Theatre) Aug. 14th 2010 (Showcase organized by S-Ka-Paid) Toronto (Augusta House) Aug. 11th 2010 (Featured Performer at Pete Rock Tribute, The Cypher) Acton (The Roxy) Aug. 6th 2010 (Local Music Showcase) Guelph (Victoria Park Banquet Hall) July 31st 2010 (Friend's Wedding Reception) Toronto (The Poor Alex Theatre) July 27th 2010 (Young Stunna Mixape Release Party) Toronto (The Poor Alex Theatre) July 24th 2010 (Devilz-Species Ontario Tour) Oshawa (Status Night Club & Lounge) June 24th, 2010 (Hip-Hop and RnB Showcase) Acton (The Roxy) June 12th, 2010 (local showcase) Toronto (Poor Alex Theatre) June 5th, 2010 (Canadian Indie Movement Showcase) Toronto (Poor Alex Theatre) May 29th, 2010 (opening for Canibus) Guelph (The Brick) May 15th, 2010 Toronto (Poor Alex Theatre) April 30th, 2010 Toronto (The Hotbox Cafe) April 20th, 2010 (organized by Angerville) Acton (The Roxy for food bank fundraiser) April 17th, 2010 Guelph (The Vinyl) Feb. 9th, 2010 HOSTED SHOW Toronto (Vida Louge) Jan 21st, 2010 Toronto (The Kathedral) Dec. 4th, 2009 Calgary (Vern's Tavern) Oct. 22nd, 2009 Orangeville (Highschool Benifit for Burma Relief event) March 6th, 2009 Fergus (Sportsplex) June 16th, 2008 (Immaculates show) Toronto (Renaissance Hotel) May 25th-27th, 2008 (Showcase of America)