Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock were an American hip hop duo from Harlem, New York, New York. Rob Base is the stage name of Robert Ginyard (born May 18, 1967), and DJ E-Z Rock was Rodney "Skip" Bryce (1967 – April 27, 2014). They are best known for the 1988 hit "It Takes Two", a single that was a Top 40 hit and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. That song was a part of the duo's album of the same name, which also has been certified platinum. They are known for being pioneers of the crossover success that rap music would have in the popular music mainstream.