Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock

Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock was an American hip hop duo that was based in Harlem, New York. The group was founded in 1985 by Robert Ginyard (Rob Base) and Rodney "Skip" Bryce (DJ E-Z Rock). 
Their first album, "It Takes Two" (1988), went to number 31 on the "Billboard" 200. It was certified platinum by the RIAA. The album featured the hit single "It Takes Two". The single also received a platinum certification. 
They released two more albums: the gold-certified "The Incredible Base" (1989) and "Break of Dawn" (1994).
The duo are credited as pioneers of the crossover success that rap music would bring to the mainstream of popular music.
Bryce died on April 27, 2014 at age 46 after a diabetic seizure.