Brian Josephs
Happy Birthday, Christopher ‘Play’ Martin!
Christopher "Play" Martin of Kid N' Play turns 53 years old today (July 10).
Happy Birthday, 50 Cent!
Today (July 6) is the birthday of one of hip-hop's most dominant forces and a major example of a self-made man.
Happy Birthday, Bill Withers!
Bill Withers recorded his last song in 1985, but you’ll probably still be hearing his music 20 years from now. The soul legend turns 77 years old today (July 4).
Happy Birthday, Melanie Fiona!
Canadian songstress Melanie Fiona celebrates her 32nd birthday today (July 4).
Happy Birthday, Missy Elliott!
Perhaps one of hip-hop's most underrated gems is Missy Elliott, who went on one of the genre's most impressive creative runs in the early 2000s. Misdemeanor turns 44 years old today (July 1).
Happy Birthday, Lionel Richie!
Veteran singer-songwriter Lionel Richie is a treasured soul icon. The former Commodores singer turns 66 years old today (June 20).
Happy Birthday, MC Ren!
When it comes to hardcore rappers it doesn’t get much harder than MC Ren. The former N.W.A member turns 46 years old today (June 14).
Happy Birthday, Faith Evans!
Today (June 10), we talk about Faith Evans, the first female artist to sign with Bad Boy Records, because it's her 42nd birthday.
Happy Birthday, Curtis Mayfield!
When you look at the greatest black musicians who ever lived, Curtis Mayfield and his slick grooves come to mind. The legendary Chicagoan would've turned 73 today (June 3).
Happy Birthday, CeeLo Green!
Rapper-singer CeeLo Green, who comes from Atlanta's respected hip-hop cliques Organized Noize, turns 41 today (May 30).