Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz was a hip-hop duo composed of rappers Sean “Lord Tariq” Hamilton and Peter “Peter Gunz” Pankey. The group is best known for their 1997 single “Déjà vu (Uptown Baby).” The duo was established in 1996 in New York City, New … Read MoreLord Tariq and Peter Gunz (1996-1999)
Lyricist, guitarist, singer Tweet, as she was called growing up on Custer Street, in Rochester, New York, was born Charlene Keyes on January 21, 1971, in a home filled with music, where she learned to play drums and the guitar. Her parents are Tom Keys, … Read MoreTweet (1971- )
Rapper Khia also known as Shamone Finch Chambers, was born on November 8, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Carol Belinda Chambers, a data entry specialist. Information regarding Khia’s father is not available. However, she spent her foundational years in Germantown, Pennsylvania. At the age of … Read MoreKhia/Shamone Finch Chambers (1977- )
Rapper, lyricist, guitarist Afroman, adopting the stage name after being teased about his Afro Hairstyle by a girl during his youth, was born Joseph Edgar Foreman on July 28, 1974, in Palmdale, California. As a child, he played drums at church. However, when he 13 … Read MoreAfroman/ Joseph Edgar Foreman (1974- )
The R&B/ Rap Force MDs (Musical Diversity) started as The LDs, then connected with DJ Dr. Rock (Roger Daniels), who was born September 12, 1962, and performed as Dr. Rock & the Force MCs, a quintet, before establishing themselves in 1981 as Force MDs in … Read MoreForce MDs (1981- )
David “DJ Quik” Marvin Blake is a rapper, songwriter, disk jockey, and music producer. Blake was born on January 18, 1970, to unnamed parents in Compton, California. He attended Centennial High School in Compton where fellow students were Andre Romelle “Dr. Dre” Young and Kendrick … Read MoreDJ Quik/ David Marvin Blake (1970- )
Anthony “Tone Loc” Terrell Smith is an American rapper and actor. Smith was born on March 3, 1966 to Margaret and James Smith in Los Angeles, California. His father died when he was six years old which left his mother to raise him and his … Read MoreTone Loc/ Anthony Terrell Smith (1966- )
Mohandas “Kool Moe Dee” Dewes is an American rapper and actor. Dewes was born on August 8, 1962 to unnamed parents. Growing up, he attended the State University of New York College at Old Westbury and graduated with a degree in communications in 1985. Dewes … Read MoreMohandas “Kool Moe Dee” Dewes (1962- )
Musician, songwriter, disc jockey, music journalist, film director, and drummer Ahmir Thompson, known as “Questlove,” was born January 20, 1971, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With his friend Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, he co-founded the hip-hop group the Roots. Since 2014, the Roots have been the in-house … Read MoreAhmir “Questlove” Thompson (1971- )
Experience Unlimited also known as E.U. is a funk band from Washington D.C best known for their 1988 hit single, “Da Butt.” The original group members included Gregory “Sugar Bear” Elliot, Edward “June” Henderson, William “Ju-Ju” House, Maurice “Mighty Moe” Hagans, A.K. Webster, Jeno “Keys” … Read MoreExperience Unlimited (E.U.) (1975-1997)
