MIX MOB Biographies

The people and songs behind MIX MOB. For the full band story, see About MIX MOB.

• THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME MIX MOB

  One Sound. Different Styles. One Mob.

  Founded in 1996, the band originally went by the name FlipSide. When the group made the move to San Diego in 1998, they were encouraged to come up with a…

• RYAN WEAVER

  Founder | Lead Vocalist | Songwriter of MIX MOB

  For MIX MOB founder and lead vocalist Ryan Weaver, music has always been about breaking boundaries, blending genres, and creating something original.

• MATT ROWE

  Founding Member & Bassist of MIX MOB & Former Bassist of OPM

  Matt Rowe was a founding member and original bassist of MIX MOB, which he co-founded in 1996 with lead vocalist Ryan Weaver. Together, they laid the…

• DREAD KENNEDY

  Reggae Artist | Vocalist | Songwriter

  Dread Kennedy is a reggae artist and songwriter known for his conscious lyrics, distinctive vocals, and captivating stage presence. Since releasing his…

• LEWIS “LEW” RICHARDS

  Producer | Songwriter | Recording Engineer

  Lewis “Lew” Richards is a respected Southern California music producer, songwriter, musician, and recording engineer whose career has helped shape the…

• KEVIN ZINGER

  Music Executive | Entrepreneur | Artist Manager | Founder of Suburban Noize Records

  Kevin Zinger is a Southern California music executive, entrepreneur, artist manager, and documentary film producer whose career spans more than three…

• CRUIZER LOVE (FEAT. SAINT DOG)

  The Song That Helped Put MIX MOB on the Map

  The story of “Cruizer Love” began in 1996, when MIX MOB founder and lead vocalist Ryan Weaver wrote the foundation of the song with Matt Rowe bassist at…