The Egyptian Lover

Gregory James Broussard (born August 31, 1963), known professionally as Egyptian Lover, is an American musician, vocalist, producer, DJ, and graphic artist. He was an early figure in the Los Angeles electro and hip hop scenes of the 1980s and is widely recognized for his pioneering use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine in rap and dance music. His original pen-and-ink drawings on 12-inch LP sleeves have been offered by Sotheby's and covered by independent music press. He was the subject of the 2025 book Egyptian Lover: On the Nile, a limited-edition volume documenting his career and the early Los Angeles electro scene.

1986 - 2021-02-19T00:00:00.000000Z

1985 - 2018-11-30T00:00:00.000000Z

1983-1988 - 2016-04-15T00:00:00.000000Z

1984 - 2015-10-30T00:00:00.000000Z

Platinum Pyramids - 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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