SAD NEWS: On Saturday, March 28, 2009, Robert Henry Brown, a.k.a. Brikk, was killed during a home robbery in Chattanooga. For more information, please follow WRCB-TV's and Chattanooga Times Free Press' continuing coverage of this tragic event.


Meet Pinney Woods

Pinney Woods is a R&B/hip-hop/rap group consisting of Mobb (Travis Moore) and Brikk (Robert Brown).

Mobb, who relocated to Chattanooga in 1992, honed his smooth vocal skills by singing R&B in the hallways of Howard High. Ironically, his unlikely partner, Brikk was also there at the same time -- rapping down those same halls.

Years later, the future duo was invited to the same house party where Brikk heard Mobb free styling along with the radio. Amazed by the Mobb’s skills, he and Brikk became roommates and began writing together, but continued to focus on their own solo projects. In fact, Mobb found success writing for other artists such as the hit “Sick and Tired” for Nappy Roots.

Mobb’s ability is write hooks, rap and sing, while Brikk brings his street cred to his lyrics and solid vocals. They formed their first group called P-Dubb. Although they were signed by two different labels and unfortuately, shelved, Mobb and Brikk met Vincent Brookins of Vinceddie Management, who was the A&R for Black Ice Recording/Universal, based in Richmond, CA. Brookins loved their sound and offered a new deal.

They dropped the P-Dubb name and adopted their current name from the hood where they got money, Pinney Woods. The duo has performed with Outkast, 8 Ball & MJG, Young Bloodz, and the group New Beginnings featuring Usher to name a few.

In this 2009 interview taped in Richmond, CA, SIDEWALKS host Maaika Westen talks to Mobb and Brikk about their teaming and self-entitled CD, "Pinney Woods."