DJ Bobcat

DJ Bobcat
Birth nameBobby Ervin
Born (1967-12-13) 13 December 1967 (age 56)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)DJ, producer, music executive
Years active1986–present
Formerly ofL.A. Posse, Uncle Jamm's Army

Bobby Ervin (born December 13, 1967), known professionally as Bobcat or DJ Bobcat, is an American record producer, songwriter, DJ, and music executive. He is perhaps best known for his co-production work on LL Cool J's 1990 single "Mama Said Knock You Out", which won a Grammy Award and remains one of the most popular songs in hip hop.[1]

Ervin has worked with Clive Davis, Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin, Lyor Cohen, Steve Rifkind, Madonna, Guy Oseary, and Jermaine Dupri, among others. Alongside DJ Pooh, he was part of the production outfit L.A. Posse.[2]

  1. ^ "RIAA – Gold & Platinum – July 6, 2012". Riaa.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  2. ^ Rosen, Jody (June 3, 2011). "How to Love". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2012.