The Beat Goes On: Remembering Rob Base and Hip Hop's Forgotten Era The death of Rob Base, a pioneering rapper who helped bring hip hop to the mainstream in the late 1980s, is a poignant reminder that the genre's early days are rapidly fading from memory.
For those who grew up on hip hop's earliest beats, his passing serves as a stark reminder of the transience of time.
In 1988, Rob Base & DJ E Z Rock topped the charts with "It Takes Two," a song that was more than just a catchy hit – it was a cultural phenomenon.