Speech

American rapper and group founder

Speech - American rapper and group founder
Born

October 25th, 1968
56 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

Links & References

An American rapper emerged in the music scene as a pivotal member of the hip-hop group Arrested Development. The group gained widespread recognition in the early 1990s with their debut album, '3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of...' which achieved commercial success and critical acclaim. The music often featured themes of social justice, African culture, and personal experiences. Following the group's initial success, embarked on a solo career, releasing several albums that further explored these themes through music. The artist remains an influential figure in the genre and continues to contribute to music and social causes.

Founded and led Arrested Development

Released the album '3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of...'

Addressed social issues in music

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