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{{Short description|American electronic music producer and DJ}} |
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians --> |
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| name = Robert Hood |
| name = Robert Hood |
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| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist |
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| image = Robert Hood Live @ Kennedys, Dublin, Ireland 2009.JPG |
| image = Robert Hood Live @ Kennedys, Dublin, Ireland 2009.JPG |
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| caption = Robert Hood performing in 2009 |
| caption = Robert Hood performing in 2009 |
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| alias = Monobox, The Vision, Inner Sanctum, Floorplan, Mathematic Assassins, Robert Noise |
| alias = Monobox, The Vision, Inner Sanctum, Floorplan, Mathematic Assassins, Robert Noise |
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| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1965}} |
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| origin = [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]], U.S. |
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| origin = [[Detroit]], Michigan, U.S. |
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| genre = [[Techno]], [[minimal techno]] |
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| occupation = Musician, [[DJ]], producer |
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'''Robert Hood''' (born 1965 |
'''Robert Hood''' (born 1965) is an American electronic music producer and [[disc jockey|DJ]]. He is a founding member of the group [[Underground Resistance (band)|Underground Resistance]] as a 'Minister of Information' with [[Mad Mike Banks]] and [[Jeff Mills]]. He is often considered to be one of the founders of [[minimal techno]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Smith, Lee|title=Robert Hood: Out of the loop |publisher=[[Resident Advisor]] |accessdate=April 11, 2008|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?901 |date=11 Apr 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130118040921/http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?901 |archive-date= Jan 18, 2013 }}</ref> In 1994, Hood founded the minimal techno label M-Plant in Detroit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fabriclondon.com/blog/view/my-music-is-a-ministry-in-depth-with-robert-hood|title=Why Robert Hood's Music Is A Ministry|date=August 24, 2019|website=Fabric}}</ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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=== Solo work and independent label === |
=== Solo work and independent label === |
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In 1992, Hood left Detroit and Underground Resistance with Jeff Mills to create a series of recordings both as H&M and X-103.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/robert-hood-mn0000288841/biography|title=Robert Hood Biography|last=Cooper|first=Sean|website=AllMusic}}</ref> In 1994, Hood founded minimal techno label M-Plant releasing the album ''Minimal Nation'', which is considered the inspiration for the minimal techno genre.<ref>{{Cite |
In 1992, Hood left Detroit and Underground Resistance with Jeff Mills to create a series of recordings both as H&M and X-103.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/robert-hood-mn0000288841/biography|title=Robert Hood Biography|last=Cooper|first=Sean|website=AllMusic}}</ref> In 1994, Hood founded minimal techno label M-Plant releasing the album ''Minimal Nation'', which is considered the inspiration for the minimal techno genre.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2019/05/robert-hood-minimal-nation-track-by-track|title=The Making of Minimal Nation, Robert Hood's Techno Masterpiece|last=Holben|first=Ethan|date=May 23, 2019|website=Red Bull Music Academy|access-date=August 24, 2019}}</ref> |
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=== Gospel-era === |
=== Gospel-era === |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Releases=== |
===Releases=== |
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Robert Hood has released music under his own name, Monobox, Inner Sanctum, The Vision and other aliases. When recording with Jeff Mills, he |
Robert Hood has released music under his own name, Monobox, Inner Sanctum, The Vision and other aliases. When recording with Jeff Mills, he used the alias H&M. Floorplan is a collaboration with his daughter Lyric Hood. |
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====As Robert Hood==== |
====As Robert Hood==== |
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* Floorplan - Victorious (LP/CD) (M-Plant) |
* Floorplan - Victorious (LP/CD) (M-Plant) |
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====As |
====As Mathematic Assassins==== |
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* The Mathematic Assassins - Calculator (12-inch) (Hardwax) |
* The Mathematic Assassins - Calculator (12-inch) (Hardwax) |
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==== As Missing Channel (w/ Claude Young) ==== |
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* Missing Channel - Atomic Whirlpool, 12-inch (Hardwax) |
* Missing Channel - Atomic Whirlpool, 12-inch (Hardwax) |
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* Missing Channel - Onslaught, 12-inch (Hardwax) |
* Missing Channel - Onslaught, 12-inch (Hardwax) |
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* Missing Channel - Submerged, 12-inch (Hardwax) |
* Missing Channel - Submerged, 12-inch (Hardwax) |
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==== As X-101 (w/ Mad Mike & Jeff Mills)==== |
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* X-101 "Sonic Destroyer" (U.R) |
* X-101 "Sonic Destroyer" (U.R) |
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* X-101 "Whatever Happened To Peace" (U.R) |
* X-101 "Whatever Happened To Peace" (U.R) |
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* X-101 "X-101" (Tresor) |
* X-101 "X-101" (Tresor) |
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==== As X-102 (w/ Mad Mike & Jeff Mills) ==== |
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* X-102 "Discovers The Rings Of Saturn" (Tresor) |
* X-102 "Discovers The Rings Of Saturn" (Tresor) |
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* X-102 "OBX-A" (U.R) |
* X-102 "OBX-A" (U.R) |
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==== As X-103 (w/ Jeff Mills) ==== |
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* X-103 - Thera, 12-inch (Axis) |
* X-103 - Thera, 12-inch (Axis) |
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* X-103 - Atlantis, CD (Tresor) |
* X-103 - Atlantis, CD (Tresor) |
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===Remixes=== |
===Remixes=== |
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* Ian Pooley - My Anthem (Force Inc.) 1995 |
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* DBX |
* DBX "Losing Control" (Peacefrog) |
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* Dave Clarke |
* Dave Clarke " Wisdom To The Wise/ Red 2" (Deconstruction) |
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* Diego |
* Diego "Mind Detergent" (Kanzleramt) |
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* Turner |
* Turner "When Will We Leave" (Ladomat) |
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* Oliver Ho |
* Oliver Ho "Changing" (Meta) |
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* Allen Gamble "Militant" (Fusion Technology Records "FTR") - 2003 |
* Allen Gamble "Militant" (Fusion Technology Records "FTR") - 2003 |
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* Allen Gamble "Your Mind is Mind" Monobox Mix - (Fusion Technology Records "FTR") - 2005 |
* Allen Gamble "Your Mind is Mind" Monobox Mix - (Fusion Technology Records "FTR") - 2005 |
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* The Black Dog (Soma) - 2008 |
* The Black Dog (Soma) - 2008 |
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* Marc Romboy |
* Marc Romboy "The Beat" (Systematica) - 2009 |
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* Detroit Grand Pubahs |
* Detroit Grand Pubahs "Funk all Y'all" (Detelefunk) - 2009 |
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* Ben Klock "Goodly Sin" (Ostgut Ton) - 2009 |
* Ben Klock "Goodly Sin" (Ostgut Ton) - 2009 |
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* Youandme "Close To Me" (Ornaments) - 2010 |
* Youandme "Close To Me" (Ornaments) - 2010 |
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* Roel Salemink "Silenth Noises" (BulletDodge) - 2010 |
* Roel Salemink "Silenth Noises" (BulletDodge) - 2010 |
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* O/V/R "Post Traumatic Son" (Blueprint) - 2011 |
* O/V/R "Post Traumatic Son" (Blueprint) - 2011 |
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* DJ 3000 "Hotel Oasiz" (Motech) - 2011 |
* DJ 3000 "Hotel Oasiz" ([[Motech Records|Motech]]) - 2011 |
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* TommyFourSeven (CLR) - 2011 |
* TommyFourSeven (CLR) - 2011 |
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* Orlando Voorn "Phuture" (Underground Liberation) - 2011 |
* Orlando Voorn "Phuture" (Underground Liberation) - 2011 |
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===Mix CDs=== |
===Mix CDs=== |
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* "Caught In The Act" (Logistic) |
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* Fabric 039: Robert Hood – March 2008 |
* Fabric 039: Robert Hood – March 2008 |
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* "Deep Concentration: The Grey Area mix" - December 2008 |
* "Deep Concentration: The Grey Area mix" - December 2008 |
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Latest revision as of 03:00, 17 April 2024
Robert Hood | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Monobox, The Vision, Inner Sanctum, Floorplan, Mathematic Assassins, Robert Noise |
Born | 1965 (age 58–59) |
Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Genres | Techno, minimal techno |
Occupation(s) | Musician, DJ, producer |
Years active | 1990–present |
Labels | M-Plant, Metroplex, Axis, Peacefrog |
Spouse(s) |
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Robert Hood (born 1965) is an American electronic music producer and DJ. He is a founding member of the group Underground Resistance as a 'Minister of Information' with Mad Mike Banks and Jeff Mills. He is often considered to be one of the founders of minimal techno.[1] In 1994, Hood founded the minimal techno label M-Plant in Detroit.[2]
Biography[edit]
Underground Resistance[edit]
Hood was a member of Underground Resistance, a techno collective started by Jeff Mills and former Parliament bass player 'Mad' Mike Banks.[3] The group embraced militant, revolutionary rhetoric, and only appeared in public dressed in ski masks and black combat suits.[4]
Solo work and independent label[edit]
In 1992, Hood left Detroit and Underground Resistance with Jeff Mills to create a series of recordings both as H&M and X-103.[5] In 1994, Hood founded minimal techno label M-Plant releasing the album Minimal Nation, which is considered the inspiration for the minimal techno genre.[6]
Gospel-era[edit]
Hood was awakened by a vision to incorporate gospel music with house, disco and techno. The first gospel-inspired track "We Magnify His Name" was launched under the Floorplan project. In 2016 Floorplan expanded to include Hood's daughter, Lyric Hood.[7][8]
Discography[edit]
Releases[edit]
Robert Hood has released music under his own name, Monobox, Inner Sanctum, The Vision and other aliases. When recording with Jeff Mills, he used the alias H&M. Floorplan is a collaboration with his daughter Lyric Hood.
As Robert Hood[edit]
- Robert Hood - Sophisticcato, 12-inch (Duet)
- Robert Hood - The Grey Area, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Spectra, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Red Passion III, 12-inch (Duet)
- Robert Hood - Addict, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Internal Empire, CD (Tresor)
- Robert Hood - The Protein Valve, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Internal Empire, CD (Tresor)
- Robert Hood - The Pace, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Master Builder, 12-inch (Tresor)
- Robert Hood - Minimal Nation Misspress, 2x12-inch (Axis)
- Robert Hood - Minimal Nation, 2x12-inch (Axis)
- Robert Hood - Internal Empire, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Internal Empire, 2x12-inch (Tresor)
- Robert Hood - Internal Empire, CD (Logic Records)
- Robert Hood - Nighttime World Volume 1, CD (Cheap)
- Robert Hood - Nighttime World Vol. 1, 2x12-inch (Cheap)
- Robert Hood - Moveable Parts Chapter 1, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Master Builder, CD5" (BMG)
- Robert Hood - Minimal Nation, 2x12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - The Vision, 12-inch (Metroplex)
- Robert Hood - Underestimated, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Moveable Parts Chapter 2, 2x12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - All Day Long, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Hoodlum, 2x12-inch (Drama)
- Robert Hood - Psychic / Pole Position, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Stereotype, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Red Passion II, 12-inch (Duet)
- Robert Hood - Satellite - A Force Of One, 12-inch (Hardwax)
- Robert Hood - Internal Empire, 2x12-inch (Tresor)
- Robert Hood - Technatural EP, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Red Passion I, 12-inch (Duet)
- Robert Hood - Nighttime World Volume 2, CD (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Nighttime World Volume 2, 3x12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Apartment Zero, 12-inch (Logistic Records)
- Robert Hood - Invincible, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - The Greatest Dancer, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - The Deal, 12-inch (Duet)
- Robert Hood - Master Builder, 12-inch (Tresor)
- Robert Hood - Who Taught You Math, 12-inch (Peacefrog)
- Robert Hood - The Metronome, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Monobox EP, 12-inch (Logistic Records)
- Robert Hood - Point Black, 2x12-inch (Peacefrog)
- Robert Hood - Point Black, CD (Peacefrog)
- Robert Hood - The Art Of War, 2x12-inch (Peacefrog)
- Robert Hood - Kick Dirt E.p, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - The Black & White E.p, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - "i", 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood - Untitled 5, 12-inch (M-Plant)
- Robert Hood presents HoodMusic Vol 1, 12-inch (Music Man)
- Robert Hood presents HoodMusic Vol 2, 12-inch (Music Man)
- Robert Hood presents HoodMusic Vol 3, 12-inch (Music Man)
- Robert Hood - Shonky In The Hood EP, 12-inch (Freak n' Chic)
- Robert Hood – Superman / Range, 12-inch (M-Plant)
As Monobox[edit]
- Monobox - Realm (12-inch) (M-Plant)
- Monobox - Downtown (12-inch) (M-Plant)
- Monobox - Population (12-inch) (M-Plant)
- Monobox - Molecule (12-inch) (Logistic)
- Monobox - Molecule (LP/CD) (Logistic)
- Monobox - Regenerate (LP/Digital) (M-Plant)[9]
As H&M with Jeff Mills[edit]
- H&M - Tranquilizer EP, 12-inch (Axis)
- H&M - Tranquilizer EP, 12-inch (Network)
- H&M - Drama EP, 12-inch (Axis)
As The Vision[edit]
- The Vision - Gyroscopic EP, 12-inch (Underground Resistance)
- The Vision - Toxin 12 EP, 12-inch (Hardwax)
- The Vision - Waveform Transmission Vol. 2, 2x12-inch (Tresor)
- The Vision - Spectral Nomad, 12-inch (Metroplex)
- The Vision - The Vision, 12-inch (Hardwax)
- The Vision - Other Side Of Life, 12-inch (Interface Records)
- The Vision - Laidback & Groovy, 12-inch (Nu Groove)
As inner sanctum[edit]
- Inner Sanctum - Inner Sanctum, 12-inch (Axis)
As FLOORPLAN (w/ Lyric Hood)[edit]
- Floorplan - Funky Souls (12-inch) (Drama)
- Floorplan - Doin' My Thing EP (12-inch) (Drama)
- Floorplan - Envy (12-inch) (Drama)
- Floorplan - Come On Rock / Burner (12-inch) (Drama)
- Floorplan - On The Case (12-inch) (Duet)
- Floorplan - Shop / Learn (12-inch) (Duet)
- Floorplan - Living It Up / Wall To Wall (12-inch) (M-Plant)
- Floorplan - Sanctified EP (12-inch) (M-Plant)
- Floorplan - Paradise (LP/CD) (M-Plant)
- Floorplan - Victorious (LP/CD) (M-Plant)
As Mathematic Assassins[edit]
- The Mathematic Assassins - Calculator (12-inch) (Hardwax)
As Missing Channel (w/ Claude Young)[edit]
- Missing Channel - Atomic Whirlpool, 12-inch (Hardwax)
- Missing Channel - Onslaught, 12-inch (Hardwax)
- Missing Channel - Submerged, 12-inch (Hardwax)
As X-101 (w/ Mad Mike & Jeff Mills)[edit]
- X-101 "Sonic Destroyer" (U.R)
- X-101 "Whatever Happened To Peace" (U.R)
- X-101 "X-101" (Tresor)
As X-102 (w/ Mad Mike & Jeff Mills)[edit]
- X-102 "Discovers The Rings Of Saturn" (Tresor)
- X-102 "OBX-A" (U.R)
As X-103 (w/ Jeff Mills)[edit]
- X-103 - Thera, 12-inch (Axis)
- X-103 - Atlantis, CD (Tresor)
- X-103 - Atlantis, 2x12-inch (Tresor)
- X-103 - Thera EP, 12-inch (Tresor)
- X-103 - Tephra EP, 12-inch (Axis)
Remixes[edit]
- Ian Pooley - My Anthem (Force Inc.) 1995
- DBX "Losing Control" (Peacefrog)
- Dave Clarke " Wisdom To The Wise/ Red 2" (Deconstruction)
- Diego "Mind Detergent" (Kanzleramt)
- Turner "When Will We Leave" (Ladomat)
- Oliver Ho "Changing" (Meta)
- Allen Gamble "Militant" (Fusion Technology Records "FTR") - 2003
- Allen Gamble "Your Mind is Mind" Monobox Mix - (Fusion Technology Records "FTR") - 2005
- The Black Dog (Soma) - 2008
- Marc Romboy "The Beat" (Systematica) - 2009
- Detroit Grand Pubahs "Funk all Y'all" (Detelefunk) - 2009
- Ben Klock "Goodly Sin" (Ostgut Ton) - 2009
- Youandme "Close To Me" (Ornaments) - 2010
- Aufgang "Barock" (Infine) - 2010
- Juju & Jordash "Deep Blue Manies" (Dekmantel) - 2010
- Boys Noize "Trooper" (BNR) - 2010
- Roel Salemink "Silenth Noises" (BulletDodge) - 2010
- O/V/R "Post Traumatic Son" (Blueprint) - 2011
- DJ 3000 "Hotel Oasiz" (Motech) - 2011
- TommyFourSeven (CLR) - 2011
- Orlando Voorn "Phuture" (Underground Liberation) - 2011
- Carl Taylor - Debbie's Groove (EPM) - 2012
Mix CDs[edit]
- "Caught In The Act" (Logistic)
- Fabric 039: Robert Hood – March 2008
- "Deep Concentration: The Grey Area mix" - December 2008
- DJ Kicks: Robert Hood - !K7 Records - November 2018
References[edit]
- ^ Smith, Lee (April 11, 2008). "Robert Hood: Out of the loop". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ^ "Why Robert Hood's Music Is A Ministry". Fabric. August 24, 2019.
- ^ Cooper, Sean (June 18, 1963). "Jeff Mills – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved September 28, 2012. [verification needed]
- ^ Abbott, Jeremy (July 20, 2017). "Supernatural Creature: Robert Hood the Techno Pioneer Who Refuses to Slow Down". Mixmag. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ Cooper, Sean. "Robert Hood Biography". AllMusic.
- ^ Holben, Ethan (May 23, 2019). "The Making of Minimal Nation, Robert Hood's Techno Masterpiece". Red Bull Music Academy. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ Sword, Harry (July 15, 2013). "Love is the Message: An Interview with Robert Hood". The Quietus. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ MacNeill, Kyle (January 26, 2018). "8 Gospel House Tracks That'll Make You Believe". Red Bull. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ Monobox. "Regenerate". bandcamp. Retrieved March 30, 2022.