Jake & the Phatman is an American record production and songwriting duo, composed of multi-instrumentalists Glenn Standridge and Robert C. "Bobby" Ozuna Jr.
Their earlier credits include releases for California-based artists Luniz, 3X Krazy, Keak da Sneak, Dawn Robinson of En Vogue, and Dr. Dre.
In 1997, they began work on what was to become the supergroup Lucy Pearl's debut album; the group was composed of Saadiq, Robinson, and Ali Shaheed of A Tribe Called Quest.
[2] It was during this time they developed their working relationship with Saadiq;[3] their production on his debut album Instant Vintage (2002) included pressing the vocals onto acetate, then "scratching them into the tracks".
[4][1] The duo have since produced for other acts in R&B and hip hop including Kelis, Mary J. Blige, TLC, Musiq Soulchild, Anthony Hamilton, Ginuwine, Dwele, Angie Stone, Common and John Legend.