International Rob B (Orlando, FL) – “Ocean Front” (Official Video)
Everyone has a story to tell and a different way of telling it. Some people draw, write novels or style hair, however, Robert E McDonald artistically known as International Rob B conveys his story through music.
The name International Rob B can be described as a personable name because it came from a nickname his Mother called him at a younger age, which was originally spelled Robby.
Born in Frankfurt Germany on January 9, 1986 to the parents of Robert and Estelle, International Rob B has been creating music since his early teenage years. Artists in this day and age want to be better than the average, boasting about what they possess and desire to gain. Setting himself apart from the rest, International Rob B articulates his current lifestyle instead of portraying fantasies of riches or how he would spend them; living the “good life”. He also feels that he is the voice and representation of someone who has actually received a bachelor’s degree, played Collegiate sports and wants to display to others that it is possible to accomplish your dreams first and still pursue music.
International Rob B engages his audience by painting a picture of what being “Self-Empowered” means. The “U Knoo’w Movement” gives the term “Self-empowered” a new meaning by giving off a different perception from what is expected from you. The U Knoo’w movement means anyone who is determined to accomplish goals and face adversity. Nothing is ever easy but it is the hard work you put in that makes the difference and that is what Rob B represents as an artist.
“International” is how he describes his style of music. He creates music coming from a point of view that although he might be living in the Southern Region of the United States his music does not have to be limited to that genre instead his music sticks out.
International Rob B coins himself as “the king of smooth.” His style entails casual but edgy. International Rob B states, “You might see me in converse or vans but always with a button up or polo.” His music is smooth, not forced, but instrumentally makes sense as you hear his flow through the story that he tells.
Having performed in various cities such as Minneapolis, MN, Northfield MN, Orlando, FL, Tampa, FL, Jacksonville FL, Atlanta GA, Macon GA, Warner Robins GA, Lakeland FL, Nashville TN;
International Rob B’s long term goals entails traveling to more destinations around the world to obtain success in telling his story for all those who relate.
International Rob B has been featured on 2 mix tapes, released a mix tape, demo, E.P. and interviewed by 7 online radio stations. His short term goals entail being the topic of discussion and what people want their children to immolate. His long term goals entail continuing to grow as an artist with each project, growing city to city and becoming a household name in the music industry. His latest releases are “Progression The EP”, “Evolve” and “Evolve Reloaded” which is a compilation of the best tracks from “Progression The EP” & “Evolve”. This past fall IRB released a LP “Flourish” and is now available on iTunes.
International Rob B states that “When we think of something different, we think of something foreign or international and I think that this best describes who I am as an artist.”
http://www.internationalrob-b.com/
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https://soundcloud.com/internationalrobb
