Kelvin Mercer

Kelvin Mercer
Mercer at Gods of Rap 2019 in Berlin, Germany
Mercer at Gods of Rap 2019 in Berlin, Germany
Background information
Also known as
  • Posdnuos
  • Mercenary
  • Plug One
  • Sop Sound
  • Plug Wonder Why
  • Pos
Born (1969-08-17) August 17, 1969 (age 55)[1]
New York City, U.S.
GenresEast Coast hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, record producer
Years active1988–present[2]
LabelsTommy Boy, Sanctuary, AOI
Member ofDe La Soul
Posdnuos and Maseo of De La Soul at Gods of Rap 2019 in Berlin, Germany

Kelvin Mercer (born August 17, 1969),[1] also known by his stage name Posdnuos, Plug 1 and occasionally Pos, is an American rapper and record producer from East Massapequa, New York,[3] best known for his work as one third of the hip hop trio De La Soul. Through his work with the group, Mercer is considered to be one of the most consistent and underrated MCs of all time.[4] Beginning with the highly acclaimed 3 Feet High and Rising in 1989, Mercer has gone on to release nine albums with De La Soul.

  1. ^ a b "Posdnuos - Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Greg Tate (November 23, 2019). "De La Soul". Encyclopædia Britannica.
  3. ^ "Strong Island's in the house: When hip-hop ruled LI". August 10, 2023.
  4. ^ DJ Shadow (September 23, 2011). "DJ Shadow: The Internet Is Not Your Savior". Wired.com. Retrieved September 23, 2011.