Mr.Mixx

David P. Hobbs, known professionally as Mr. Mixx, was born on September 23, 1963, in Santa Ana, California. After graduating from Corona High School in 1981, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. In 1984, while stationed at March Air Force Base, Hobbs co-founded 2 Live Crew with fellow Airmen Christopher Wong Won (Fresh Kid Ice) and Yuri Vielot (Amazing Vee). The group initially performed in small venues and released early singles like “The Revelation” and “2 Live Beat Box” on their independent label, Fresh Beat Records. These early releases gained popularity in Florida, leading Hobbs and Wong Won to relocate to Miami after their military discharge.

In Miami, they partnered with concert promoter Luther Campbell, forming Luke Skyywalker Records in 1985. Campbell later joined the group as a hype man, and Mark D. Ross (Brother Marquis) replaced Vielot. This lineup released the influential EP “Throw the D” in 1987, featuring Hobbs as DJ and producer. “Throw the D” became a defining track for the Miami bass genre, showcasing Hobbs’ innovative scratching techniques and establishing him as the first Miami Bass scratch DJ. The group’s debut album, “The 2 Live Crew Is What We Are,” released in 1987, achieved Gold certification and propelled them to national recognition for their explicit lyrics and distinctive style.

Over the next few years, 2 Live Crew released successful albums such as “Move Somethin'” (1988) and “As Nasty As They Wanna Be” (1989), with the latter reaching double Platinum status. The album’s lead single, “Me So Horny,” peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Top 100 chart. The group faced significant controversy when “As Nasty As They Wanna Be” was declared legally obscene by a U.S. district court, leading to a high-profile obscenity trial in which Hobbs and his bandmates were acquitted. Following this, their album “Banned in the U.S.A.” (1990) included the first RIAA Parental Advisory warning sticker. Hobbs continued to produce and perform with 2 Live Crew until “Sports Weekend: As Nasty as They Wanna Be, Pt. 2” (1991), which marked the last studio album with the group’s most recognized lineup. After this, he pursued solo projects and collaborations, including forming Mr. Mixx and Da Roughneck Posse and releasing several solo albums, while occasionally reuniting with 2 Live Crew members for performances and new music. He continues to DJ, produce, and tour.