Richard Anthony Simpson (born May 28, 1968), also known as Chubb Rock, is a Jamican-American rapper who released several successful hip hop albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s. A National Merit Scholar, Chubb Rock dropped out of Brown University to pursue his musical career.
Discovered and produced by his first cousin DJ-Producer Howie Tee, Chubb Rock first appeared on the national scene with his 1988 self-titled debut Chubb Rock and 1989's And the Winner is... The latter produced the minor hit "Ya Bad Chubbs" which garnered air play on Yo! MTV Raps during that time.
Links to Peel[]
Peel played tracks from the rapper on his shows in the spring of 1987, but didn't seem to play any further material from the artist.
Shows Played[]
- 24 March 1987: Rock 'N Roll Dude (12") Select
- 30 March 1987: Rock 'N Roll Dude (12") Select
- 10 April 1987 (BFBS): Rock 'N Roll Dude (12") Select