Before the Beats: DJ Rob Ski and His Early Musical Beginnings!

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D.J. Rob-Ski is a Milwaukee-based hip-hop music producer, DJ, emcee, and songwriter known for his instrumental albums and live performances. He has deep roots in the Milwaukee music scene.

D.J. Rob-Ski's musical style blends hip-hop, soul, and jazz influences.

His career highlights include:

Early Years His musical journey began in Gary, Indiana, influenced by his uncle who was a drummer for the Jackson Five.

He moved to Milwaukee in the early 80s and developed his skills in beatboxing (as "Bobby Beat Box") and DJing.

Albums He has released several instrumental hip-hop albums, including Heat Check (June 10, 2022), Sync City (August 24, 2023), Apollo Village (June 25, 2025), and his vocal EP Pen Game (July 17, 2025).

He served as the performance DJ for Twan Mack and opened for hip-hop legends Big Daddy Kane and Big Boi from Outkast at Summerfest in 2021.

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