Summary

Robbo Fitzgibbons brings a versatile and seasoned perspective to his career as a DJ, producer, and radio host. Based in New York, Robbo blends hip hop, R&B, and house into his sets, reflecting his belief that a DJ’s role is to entertain across genres. From weddings and bar mitzvahs to clubs and festivals, he thrives on reading the crowd and creating memorable experiences. His studio, Eastlake, serves as the creative hub where he produces tracks, his radio show, and imaging work.

Robbo’s career took shape through word of mouth on Long Island, where consistent gigs built his reputation and confidence. He emphasizes the importance of cutting ties with unproductive relationships, noting that this freedom allowed him to focus on meaningful partnerships and touring opportunities with rap artists. Touring taught him the difference between performing in intimate rooms and commanding stadiums, helping him refine his approach to connecting with diverse audiences.

His upcoming releases, La Serenidad and So Funky, reflect his dual focus on tracks that resonate emotionally and deliver club-ready energy. Robbo views success as goal-oriented, centered on building a catalog, securing remix opportunities, and maintaining steady performance work. He highlights the role of creativity and technology in DJing, embracing tools like the REV7 for stems to create unique performances.

Beyond music, Robbo hosts his Monday Night Mix show, broadcasting on One Way Soul, Rewind Digital Network, and stations across the U.S. He remains dedicated to growth, collaboration, and inspiring listeners, whether through radio, production, or live sets. For him, the mission is simple: keep people engaged, entertained, and moving.

Topics

0:12 - Introduction and versatile style blending hip hop, R&B, and house

2:23 - Inside Eastlake Studio and multimedia production work

5:57 - Building a career through word of mouth on Long Island

9:08 - Defining moments: severing ties and touring with rap artists

15:15 - Experiences with remix projects and shaping house tracks

17:22 - New releases La Serenidad and So Funky explained

20:33 - Defining personal success as a DJ-producer

22:41 - Influences from Ronnie Size, Kid Capri, and personal mentors

25:17 - Views on DJ creativity, sync button debates, and REV7 stems

40:14 - Monday Night Mix show growth and radio syndication

Connect with Robbo Fitzgibbons

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About Robbo Fitzgibbons -

Robbo Fitzgibbons is a New York-based DJ, producer and artist specializing in deep house, hip hop, and soulful electronic music.

He hosts and produces music for his radio show, "In The Mixx w/ Dj Robb-O," which airs on WHCR 90.3 FM and features a blend of classic and new hip hop, R&B, and soulful electronic tracks.

He also presents a weekly hour-long dance mix on 108Soul.com , WUSB 90.1FM Long Island , THE RYAN SHOW FM and Mdantsane 89.5FM in South Africa.

His work includes producing music for streaming, film and digital retail while he operates his production company & record label, East Lake Recordings.

With a long list of mix show appearances and music production gigs on the horizon Robbo Fitzgibbons continues to impress with every move he makes.

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Robbo Fitzgibbons was born and raised in Bay Shore, New York on Long Island. His love for music was ignited at home, church and public schools. After graduating from Bay Shore High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving a combat tour in the Persian Gulf. Throughout his military service, Robb-O entertained the military community, performing on bases worldwide, including in Hong Kong, the Philippine Islands, and Pearl Harbor.

While in uniform, Robb-O found inspiration in the Tuskegee Airmen, whose courage, perseverance, and trailblazing achievements as African American aviators during World War II profoundly influenced him. Their legacy pushed him to overcome barriers and strive for excellence, both in the military and beyond. This enduring influence continues to fuel his drive as a creative force in the entertainment world.

After completing his service, Robb-O returned to Long Island and founded an entertainment company, providing performances at clubs and private events throughout the New York Tri-State area. His versatility spans Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, and Gospel, and he has performed with renowned artists such as Kirk Franklin, reggae icon Beres Hammond, Nick Cannon, and R&B vocalist Kenny Lattimore. His work has been featured on The Stellar Awards and BET’s 106 & Park and he now produces music for video, film, and digital platforms.

Currently, DJ Robb-O has become engaged in the community with his latest mix show at Stony Brook University on Long Island, NY. Dj Robb-O is a graduate of the aforementioned and has returned to the campus to broadcast IN THE MIX WITH DJ ROBB-O on WUSB 90.1FM. 

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About The DJ Sessions -

“The DJ Sessions” is a Twitch/Mixcloud "Featured Partner” live streaming/podcast series featuring electronic music DJ’s/Producers via live mixes/interviews and streamed/distributed to a global audience. TheDJSessions.com

The series constantly places in the “Top Ten” on Twitch Music and the “Top Five” in the “Electronic Music", “DJ", "Dance Music" categories. TDJS is rated in the Top 0.11% of live streaming shows on Twitch out of millions of live streamers.

"The DJ Sessions" is listed in the Feedspot directory as one of the Top 60 EDM Podcasts.

It has also been recognized by Apple twice as a "New and Noteworthy” podcast and featured three times in the Apple Music Store video podcast section. UStream and Livestream have also listed the series as a "Featured" stream on their platforms since its inception.

The series is also streamed live to multiple other platforms and hosted on several podcast sites. It has a combined live streaming/podcast audience is over 125,000 viewers per week.

With over 2,700 episodes produced over the last 16 years "The DJ Sessions" has featured international artists such as: Matt Staffanina, The Midnight, Felix Sama, Jens Lissat, BT, Plastik Funk, Redman, Youngr, Dr. Fresch, Ferry Corsten, Robert Owens, Darude, Herbert Holler, Meecah, YORK, Martin Jensen, Sevenn, Amber D, Joey Riot, <a href="https://www.thedjsessions.com/podcast/drove-on-the-dj-sessions-on-location-sessions-at-ade-2023-10-