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Track Listing:
1. Move
2. Plastic
3. Amends
4. Voltaire
5. Transit
6. Pain
7. Sneak Preview (Bonus Track)

Born and raised in Copenhagen, Denmark, Robin Hannibal has cultivated an innate sense for music with international appeal. “I draw
inspiration from all kinds of music” he says, “But mainly from anything that explores vulnerable emotion – I don’t like ‘attitude’ music.”
From obscure jazz b-sides, to pop sensations, Robin absorbs it all – becoming a vessel for all music that conveys what he calls the “whole
picture”—music that offers a full journey through sound, while pairing unexpected elements together. His favorite artists, the ones who
have most inspired his own music, are those who exhibit mastery of composition, such as Ennio Morricone and Charles Stepney. This
attention to the subtle details of musical anatomy shine through Hannibal’s music as he forgoes fleeting trends and instead focuses on
heartfelt songwriting, layered melody, and unique arrangements that stand the test of time.
Hannibal is the founding member of several popular collaborative efforts over the past 5 years including Owusu & Hannibal (Ubiquity
Records, 2006), Quadron (Plug Research, 2010) and most recently Boom Clap Bachelors (Plug Research, 2011). His projects have
garnered praise from the likes of Pharrell Williams to Adele; from Giles Peterson (BBC) to the entire team at KCRW. With his global
popularity, Robin was invited to lend his music-crafting expertise to the renowned Red Bull Music Academy. Since his involvement
with RBMA since 2007, he’s lectured, taught and led various workshops around the world.
But while Robin recognizes the benefits of working within cohesive groups and collaborations, he also values expressing his creative
freedom through individual efforts. “My solo projects are a complete idea carried out by one mind.” He explains, “It’s very personal in
that way, and so it’s incredibly rewarding to create all of it on my own terms.”
Enter Bobby, his solo EP which will be released digitally only on August 30, 2011 on Plug Research Music. Free to express his ideas
fully and completely, Bobby fuses modern, abstract production with classic songwriting. The result is an ambitious leap into the future. “I
never like to do the same thing twice;” Hannibal declares, “I thrive in the challenge of doing the unexpected. That’s how I learn and get
better – by venturing into uncharted territory.”
Listening to Bobby (on which Hannibal provides all instruments and vocals), you’ll embark on the newly-explored paths of his mind and
a voyeuristic view of his emotions. Each track (particularly “Transit” and “Amends”) mingles his signature sound of intricate chord
progressions, thoughtful lyrics, and atypical arrangements, proving that Robin Hannibal is not only a natural -- he’s a force to be
reckoned with.
Look for Bobby at your favorite digital store on August 30, 2011!