Melle Mel

Melle Mel
Mel in 2010
Mel in 2010
Background information
Birth nameMelvin Glover
Also known asGrandmaster Melle Mel
Born (1961-05-15) May 15, 1961 (age 63)
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.[1]
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active1978–present
Labels
Formerly ofGrandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

Melvin Glover (born May 15, 1961), better known by his stage name Grandmaster Melle Mel or simply Melle Mel (/ˈmɛli mɛl/), is an American rapper who was the lead vocalist and songwriter of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.

  1. ^ Molly Crane-Newman (March 25, 2018). "Bronx hip hop icons celebrate borough's cultural heritage, highlighting its musical significance and world-famous zoo". New York Daily News. Retrieved November 24, 2019.