Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock were a hip-hop duo from Harlem, New York, best known for their global hit "It Takes Two". Emerging in the late 1980s, their style combined catchy hooks, dance-friendly beats, and a unique blend of rap with sampled music, which significantly contributed to the popularization of hip-hop music on mainstream radio. Rob Base, the main vocalist, and D.J. E-Z Rock, the producer, found their signature sound in using samples from older music in new contexts, with "It Takes Two" being a prime example of this technique. Their innovative approach to sampling has had a lasting influence on the hip-hop genre.