City high a hip hop trio was quite popular among music lovers. Ryan Tobby, Robbie Pardlo and Claudette Ortiz were the members of the trio. The formed the band while studying in Willingboro High school. Their song “what will you do” became a hit and was filmed in Eddie Murphy’s movie “Life”.
What would you do gained 8th rank in US pops and a 13th rank in R&B. City High remained at peak till 2003. The group shot many musical commercials for MTV.
Their first album was nominated for Grammy award in 2003.
The famous hip hop trio turned into a love triangle and the group disintegrated in 2003 despite various standing offers from prominent companies. Robbie Pardlo and Claudette Ortiz were in relationship since school times but Claudette broke the relationship and married Ryan Tobby in 2004.
Robbie Pardlo became alcoholic and his music career ended. The sad condition of Robbie Pardlo was revealed by a reality show. A&E intervention apprised the audiences of the deadly condition of Robbie. His family thinks that addiction to alcohol will soon leave him dead. Robbie’s family is trying to save his life. In the show Robbie cherished the memories of City High. “What would you do” and “Caramel” were absolute success. He remembers his performance with the rapper Eve. The breakup with his girlfriend left him in depression and he got addicted. The family of the City High singer is hopeful that the “intervention” in Robbie’s life may help him in his struggle against alcoholism.
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