Robert Owens booked for Liverpool Disco Festival
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United States Robert Owens, born on August 17, 1961, in Ohio, U.S., is an American songwriter, record producer, DJ, and singer renowned for his influential contributions to Chicago house music.
Fingers Inc. was an American music group hailing from Chicago, Illinois, comprising the producer Larry Heard and vocalists Robert Owens and Ron Wilson. Robert Owens contributed as a vocalist, and also collaborated in producing and writing some tracks. The group released pioneering deep house records, including the 1988 album 'Another Side' and hit singles like "Mystery Of Love" and "Can You Feel It?".
Robert Owens released recordings such as "Bring Down the Walls" and "I'm Strong" on Alleviated Records, with production from Larry Heard. This label was founded by Larry Heard, and continued to release pivotal records, including reissues of Fingers Inc. material and Owens's early solo work. Robert Owens also released "Mystery Of Love" in 1986, "A Love of My Own" in 1987, and "I'm Strong" in 1987 through this label.
Robert Owens signed a solo contract with 4th & B'way Records and released his 1990 album "Rhythms in Me" through them.
In 2000, Robert Owens collaborated with drum and bass/electronic artist Photek on the track "Mine to Give," which became a number-one hit on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
Robert Owens provided vocals for drum and bass act London Elektricity's album "Billion Dollar Gravy" in 2003.
Robert Owens collaborated with the electronic music duo Coldcut on their album "Sound Mirrors," contributing vocals to the track "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" in 2006.
Robert Owens collaborated with British DJ and producer Rob Pearson on the single "Escape from the Madness," released on Plastic City in 2007.
In 2011, Robert Owens collaborated with the drum and bass duo Brookes Brothers on their single "Beautiful," released on the Breakbeat Kaos label.
Later in 2011, Robert Owens collaborated with Dutch drum and bass producer Icicle, featuring on the tracks "Step Forward" and "Redemption" from Icicle's debut album "Under the Ice," released on Shogun Audio.
In 2012, Robert Owens featured on Mosca's song "Accidentally" from the "Eva Mendes EP."
Also in 2012, Robert Owens contributed to Orgue Electronique's album "Strange Paradise" with the song "Our House."
In 2013, Robert Owens released the single "Trusting Me" from the vocal collaboration album "Features" by Kris Menace, with the music video premiered by MTV Iggy.
In 2023, Robert Owens collaborated on an album titled "The Wave" with Axe Syndicate, showcasing his ongoing involvement in contemporary music projects.
TaP Music supports a lawsuit against Trax Records brought by artists Larry Heard & Robert Owens, seeking 'not less than' $1m in damages for alleged copyright infringement.
Robert Owens began his career as a DJ in 1985, a pivotal year that led to his collaboration with producer Larry Heard in Chicago. Together, they formed the Chicago house group Fingers Inc., along with Ron Wilson. The group was highly influential in the mid-1980s, releasing significant singles such as “Mystery of Love” and “Can You Feel It,” and the acclaimed 1988 album “Another Side.” Owens’s vocal talent became a hallmark of the deep house sound, distinguishing Fingers Inc. and establishing him as a prominent figure in the genre.
Following the disbandment of Fingers Inc. due to Larry Heard’s focus on his solo production career, Robert Owens pursued a solo career. He released his own records, including “Bring Down the Walls” and “I’m Strong,” both produced with Larry Heard. His solo album “Rhythms in Me” was released in 1990 under 4th & B’way Records. Owens continued to collaborate with other artists, notably with Frankie Knuckles and Satoshi Tomiie on the track “Tears.” His work consistently placed him at the forefront of dance music, demonstrating his versatility and enduring appeal.
Throughout his career, Robert Owens has achieved several milestones, including two number-one hits on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart as a solo artist: “I’ll Be Your Friend” in 1992 and “Mine to Give” in 2000, a collaboration with Photek. He continued to engage in numerous collaborations, lending his vocals to projects by London Elektricity in 2003, Coldcut in 2006, Rob Pearson in 2007, and the Brookes Brothers in 2011. In 2023, he collaborated with Axe Syndicate on the album “The Wave,” further solidifying his active presence in the music industry.
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