Melvin Glover (born May 15, 1961), better known by his stage name Grandmaster Melle Mel or simply Melle Mel (), is an American rapper who was the lead vocalist and songwriter of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. == Career == Glover began performing in the late 1970s. He may have been the first rapper to call himself MC (master of ceremonies). Other Furious Five members included his brother Kidd Creole (Nathaniel Glover), Scorpio (Eddie Morris), Rahiem (Guy Todd Williams)... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Grandmaster Melle Mel first charted in 1982 with The Message.The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 9 UK Top‑75 entries, including 4 Top‑10 placements.On US Dance the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.On US RnB the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s, 2 of which hit number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Can't Nobody Hold Me Down - #2: It's Over Now - #3: The Message - #4: Fix - #5: White Lines (Don't Do It)
Scorpio
Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five
New York New York
Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five
#5 White Lines (Don't Do It)
Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five
Beat Street Breakdown - Part 1
Grandmaster Melle Mel & the Furious Five
We Don't Work for Free
Grandmaster Melle Mel & the Furious Five
Step Off (Part 1)
Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five
Vice
Grandmaster Melle Mel ![]()
Friday Night
Young Gunz
Step Off
Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five
The Message
Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five
Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio • Grandmaster Melle Mel & the Furious Five • Melle Mel & Duke Bootee
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