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Bootie Brown

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Bootie Brown
Birth nameRomye Robinson
Also known asFrank Friction
Born (1969-11-13) November 13, 1969 (age 56)
Los Angeles, California
GenresHip-hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1989-present
LabelsDelicious Vinyl

Romye Robinson (born November 13, 1969), known professionally as Bootie Brown, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is a founding member of The Pharcyde.[1]

Career

Early life and career

He was born in Los Angeles, and grew up in Pasadena[2] and Altadena, California.[3] Before transitioning to music, he was a dancer and choreographer. In the late 1980s, Robinson, along with future Pharcyde members Imani (Emandu Wilcox) and Slimkid3 (Trevant Hardson), formed the dance troupe Two for Two (also known as 242).[4] The dance group was featured in music videos for Michael Jackson’s "Remember the Time", Herb Alpert, Tone Loc, and appeared as "Fly Guys" in the TV show In Living Color.[5][6][7]

The Pharcyde

In 1991, Robinson formed The Pharcyde in Los Angeles alongside Wilcox, Hardson, and Derrick "Fatlip" Stewart.[1] The group's debut album, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, was released in 1992 to critical acclaim, eventually being certified Gold by the RIAA.[8] Brown's distinct, high-pitched delivery became a signature of the group's sound, featured prominently on singles such as "Passin' Me By" and "Oh Shit."[9]

On the group's 1995 sophomore effort, Labcabincalifornia, Brown took on a more significant role in production. He is credited as producer of the tracks, "Pharcyde", "The Hustle", and co-producer of "Y?", with a then-emerging J Dilla.[10][11] Following the departure of Fatlip and Slimkid3 in the late 1990s, Brown and Imani continued to record and tour under the Pharcyde name, releasing Plain Rap (2000)[12] and Humboldt Beginnings (2004).[13]

In 2013, Bootie Brown and Imani sued Fatlip and Slimkid3 over the use of "The Pharcyde" name, as the two were no longer members of the group.[14] They won the case, granting Bootie Brown legal ownership of The Pharcyde name.[15]

In 2022 Fatlip released the album Torpor, with the song "My Bad", which was the first complete Pharcyde song in over 25 years (including all 4 original members). Surrounded by controversy, the reunion song made headlines when Rolling Stone wrote a piece detailing the ongoing inner conflict within the group, including Bootie Brown’s denial of willingly reuniting with the group.[15]

Collaborations

In 2005, he provided the lead rap verses for the single "Dirty Harry" from the multi-platinum album Demon Days by Gorillaz.[16] The song was certified platinum by BPI,[17] RMNZ,[18] and peaked at number 6 on the UK singles chart.[19] In 2006, the song was nominated for "Best Urban/Alternative Performance" at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.[20][21] In 2022, Brown collaborated with Gorillaz and Tame Impala on the single "New Gold,"[22] which was certified platinum by RMNZ,[23] gold by Music Canada,[24] and reached number two on the Alternative Airplay chart.[25] He has become a staple of Gorillaz live performances, joining the Escape to Plastic Beach (2010),[26] Humanz (2017),[27] Cracker Island (2022),[28] and The Mountain (2026)[29] world tours.[30]

He has also collaborated multiple times with Canadian rapper and producer Moka Only. In 2008, he was featured on the song "Hardly Say" from Moka’s album Carrots and Eggs.[31] The song was remixed on the 2009 album Lowdown Suite 2… The Box.[32] In 2010, they both appear on the song "Like It’s Supposed To" by Dirty Circus.[33][34] In 2013, he released the mixtape Bird Talk, as Frank Friction, which includes features from Moka Only, Imani, and Casual.[35]

He co-runs a retail shop in Pasadena named Store242, and is the creator of Pharcyde TV, an online music hub.[36][37]

Discography

See also: The Pharcyde discography

Mixtapes

  • Bird Talk (2013)

Singles

  • "Do What You Can" (with SBBX and Blu) (2014)
  • "Its Your Chance" (with Ced Twice) (2018)
  • "All Night" (with Connie Price and the Keystones) (2021)
  • "Welcome to Nowhere" (as The S.T.A.C.K Machine, with Mike Relm and Del the Funky Homosapien (2021)
  • "Suddenly" (with Amy Correa Bell) (2023)
  • "Suddenly [Remix]" (with Amy Correa Bell) (2023)
  • "Satisfied" (2023)
  • "Get It Right" (2023)
  • "Stanky Funk" (with The Allergies) (2023)
  • "Shit Luck" (as The S.T.A.C.K Machine, with Mike Relm) (2024)
  • "GET 2 THE POINT" (with DJ Oggy and Miki Rose) (2024)
  • "Eye Wish" (with NO NO and Abena) (2025)
  • "UnAwake" (with Peven Everett) (2025)
  • "GET 2 THE POINT Remix" (with DJ Oggy, DJ Ryo and Miki Rose) (2025)
  • "Red Herring" (with Nubiyan Twist) (2025)
  • "Sins" (with Nothin But Heatt) (2026)
  • "Welcome to Pasadena" (2026)

Guest appearances

  • "Move it to the Center" from Code of the Master by Hidden Masters (2002)
  • "I Smoke" from Convexed by Nature Sounds (2003)
  • "Dirty Harry" from Demon Days by Gorillaz (2005)
  • "Hardly Say" from Carrots and Eggs by Moka Only (2008)
  • "Hardly Say [Remix]" from Lowdown Suite 2… The Box by Moka Only (2009)
  • "Crazy" from Airport 3 by Moka Only (2009)
  • "Googly Tales" from Martian Xmas 2009 by Moka Only (2009)
  • "Like It’s Supposed To" from Alive and Well by Dirty Circus (2010)
  • "Sun Come Up" from Airport 5 by Moka Only (2011)
  • "Freak Freak" (with Moka Only) from Left Overs, Vol. 3 by Mr. Brady (2012)
  • "New Gold" (with Tame Impala) from Cracker Island by Gorillaz (2022)

Production credits

  • "Ego Trippin' (Part Two) (LA Jay Remix) (produced with LA Jay)" from Ego Trippin' (Part Two) by De La Soul (1993)
  • "Pharcyde", "Y?" (produced with J Dilla), and "The Hustle" from Labcabincalifornia by The Pharcyde (1995)
  • "Trust", "Somethin" (produced with Slimkid3), "Rush", "Guestlist", and "Evolution" from Plain Rap by The Pharcyde (2000)
  • "Amp" and "Contact" from AMP by Almyghty Myghty Pythons (2002)
  • "Pharcyde" from Instrumentals by The Pharcyde (2005)
  • "Mind, Body, and Soul" from Triangulation Station by Opio (2005)
  • "Never Settle For Less" (featuring Kool Keith) from Down on Land by Randalf Liftoff (2006)
  • "Street Addictions" from Serving Your Area by Randalf Liftoff (2006)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Coleman, Brian. Check The Technique: Liner Notes For Hip-Hop Junkies. New York: Villard/Random House, 2007, p. 320.
  2. ↑ Heinzelman, Bill (August 2005). "MVRemix Interviews - Booty Brown (The Pharcyde)". www.mvremix.com. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  3. ↑ Davis, Todd (2025-11-18). "Bootie Brown - Pioneering A New Wave". Yo! Raps. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  4. ↑ Haithcoat, Rebecca (2012-06-21). "The Pharcyde's Bumpy Ride - LA Weekly". Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  5. ↑ "Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde Turns 20". stereogum.com. 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  6. ↑ Scarano, Ross (2020-12-06). "The Pharcyde: Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  7. ↑ "Pharcyde Interview". www.daveyd.com. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  8. ↑ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  9. ↑ "Pharcyde, Souls Of Mischief, Camp Lo, Ugochi live! : Illinois Entertainer". illinoisentertainer.com. 2009-09-11. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  10. ↑ Robinson, Romye (1995). Labcabincalifornia (Booklet). The Pharcyde. Delicious Vinyl/Capitol Records. CDP 7243 8 35102 2 1. Tracks 2 and 14 produced by Bootie Brown
  11. ↑ Chadwick, Justin (2025-11-09). "Rediscover The Pharcyde's 'Labcabincalifornia' (1995) | Tribute". Albumism. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  12. ↑ Perlich, Tim (2001-01-11). "THE pharcyde - NOW Magazine". NOW Toronto. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  13. ↑ The Pharcyde: Humboldt Beginn... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic, retrieved 2026-06-18
  14. ↑ Hogan, Marc (June 20, 2013). "The Pharcyde Keep on Passin' Their Contract By, Claim the Pharcyde". Spin. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Grow, Kory (2022-08-01). "Did Hip-Hop Vets the Pharcyde Reunite? Depends Which Member You Ask". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  16. ↑ Harrison, Angus (2016-08-26). "Reflections on 'Demon Days': How Gorillaz Turned Global Turmoil into a British Pop Masterpiece". VICE. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  17. ↑ "BRIT Certified Awards". BPI Membership Community. Retrieved 2026-06-18. Type Dirty Harry in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
  18. ↑ "Single Certification Search – RadioScope". Retrieved 2026-06-18. Type Dirty Harry in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
  19. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 27/11/2005". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 2025-11-15. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  20. ↑ "The Complete List of Grammy Nominations". The New York Times. December 8, 2005. p. 2. Archived from the original on April 1, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2011. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  21. ↑ "Gorillaz Grammy Awards and Nominations, Song & Bio". Grammy. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  22. ↑ Blistein, Jon (2022-08-31). "Gorillaz Dig Up Some 'New Gold' With Tame Impala, the Pharcyde's Bootie Brown". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  23. ↑ "Single Certification Search – RadioScope". Retrieved 2026-06-19. Type New Gold in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
  24. ↑ "Gold & Platinum". Music Canada. 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  25. ↑ "Gorillaz | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  26. ↑ Stokes, Paul (2010-09-08). "Gorillaz announce Bobby Womack, De La Soul and more will join them live on tour". NME. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  27. ↑ Lawlor, Jamie (2017-10-06). "Gorillaz End the World with a Lifetime of Anthems and an Army of Special Guests at the Forum". Grimy Goods. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  28. ↑ "Gorillaz Bring Star-Studded Tour to Barclays Center". NYS Music. 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  29. ↑ Dunworth, Liberty (2026-02-24). "Watch IDLES' Joe Talbot, Sparks, Black Thought and more join Gorillaz as they kick off 2026 'The Mountain' tour". NME. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  30. ↑ Phillips, Demi (2024-02-28). "The Pharcyde: Where Are They Now?". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  31. ↑ Staff, N. O. W. (2008-12-03). "Moka Only - NOW Magazine". NOW Toronto. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  32. ↑ "Moka Only :: Lowdown Suite 2… The Box – RapReviews". 2026-06-15. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  33. ↑ "Dirty Circus - "Like It's Supposed To" (feat. Moka Only & Bootie Brown)". UGSMAG. 2010-05-25. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  34. ↑ "RapReview Feature for October 19, 2010 - Metty the Dirtmerchant (Dirty Circus) Interview". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  35. ↑ "Frank Fiction: "Bird Talk"". VICE. 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  36. ↑ "Meet Romye Robinson | Streaming Network content creator , Musical artist/ Producer and Cannabis industry branding". shoutoutatlanta.com. 2021-08-19. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  37. ↑ "Bootie Brown - UnAwake (Single)". WORDPLAY. Retrieved 2026-06-20.

External links

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