Robert Del Naja, more commonly known by his stage name 3D, is a British artist, musician, singer, and songwriter.
In the 1980s, he emerged as a prominent graffiti artist and member of the influential Bristol collective the Wild Bunch.
Later, Del Naja became a founding member and the sole consistent member of the acclaimed trip-hop group Massive Attack.
Since the band’s inception in the late 1980s, he has remained an integral part of Massive Attack, contributing as a songwriter, vocalist, and producer on the group’s acclaimed albums.
Profile
- Full Name: Robert Del Naja
- Stage Name: 3D
- Born: January 21 1965
- Age: 59 years old
- Birthplace: Bristol, United Kingdom
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: British artist and singer
- Height: Unknown
- Parent: Franco Del Naja and Ann Del Naja
- Siblings: Unknown
- Girlfriend: Kate Moss (ex)
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $10 million
Early Life And Education
Robert Del Naja, also known as 3D, is a British artist, musician, singer, and songwriter. He was born on January 21, 1965, in Bristol, United Kingdom. Del Naja was born and raised by his parents, Franco Del Naja and Ann Del Naja. His father was from Naples, Italy, so Del Naja is a supporter of the S.S.C. Napoli football team, as well as Bristol City.
Del Naja was raised in Bristol, but the media does not know the names of any siblings he may have had. He attended a state school in Filton, Bristol, but did not complete his A-levels. Del Naja‘s ethnicity is white, and he practices Christianity.
Career
Del Naja is a renowned musician and producer, best known as one of the founding members of the influential Bristol trip-hop collective Massive Attack.
He started rapping with the Wild Bunch in Bristol in the mid-1980s before co-founding Massive Attack. He was a music producer and the only vocalist featured on all the band’s albums and EPs.
Massive Attack’s debut album “Blue Lines”, released in 1991, received critical acclaim. Del Naja was the band’s leading producer for their commercially successful 1998 album “Mezzanine”, which sold nearly 4 million copies. He has also contributed vocals to projects by other artists like UNKLE.
In addition to his work with Massive Attack, Del Naja has co-written film scores and tracks, including the award-winning “Herculaneum” for “Gomorrah”. In 2015, he collaborated with Jean-Michel Jarre on the album “Electronica 1: The Time Machine”.
Del Naja was previously a graffiti artist before transitioning to music production and vocals. He has also exhibited his art, including a 2008 “Favoured Nations” installation at Massive Attack’s Meltdown Festival.
Outside of his artistic pursuits, Del Naja has been critical of the UK government’s policies, particularly opposing the 2003 invasion of Iraq, for which he and musician Damon Albarn attempted to organise an anti-war campaign among prominent musicians.
Awards and Nominations
- Robert Del Naja has received several notable awards throughout his career:
- Ivor Novello Award: Won in 2009 for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.
- David di Donatello Award: Best Song for “Herculaneum” from the film Gomorrah (2008).
- Brit Award: Best British Dance Act with Massive Attack in 1996.
- MTV Europe Music Awards: Two wins, including Best UK & Ireland Act.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @robert3delnaja
- Twitter handle: @RobertDelNaja
Personal Life
Robert Del Naja, also known as 3D, is reportedly single and not married. He was previously in a relationship with supermodel Kate Moss in 1999, but they separated later that same year.
Del Naja has maintained a relatively private personal life, with no confirmed relationships since his brief involvement with Moss.
Discography
- Albums with Massive Attack
- Blue Lines (1991)
- Protection (1994)
- Mezzanine (1998)
- 100th Window (2003)
- Heligoland (2010)
Collaborations
- Moulin Rouge! (2001) – Producer
- Blade II (2002) – “I Against I” with Mos Def
- The UK Gold (2015) – with Thom Yorke
Net Worth
Robert Del Naja, the founding member of the influential trip-hop group Massive Attack, is estimated to have a net worth of around $10 million. This figure is based on his successful musician, artist, and composer career.
In addition to his musical endeavours, Del Naja has also found success as a visual artist, with his artwork appearing on Massive Attack album covers and in exhibitions. He has also composed film scores, further diversifying his revenue streams.
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