Kelvin Mercer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kelvin Mercer
|
|
|---|---|
.jpg)
Mercer at Gods of Rap 2019 in Berlin, Germany
|
|
| Background information | |
| Also known as |
|
| Born | August 17, 1969 New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, record producer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Tommy Boy, Sanctuary, AOI |
.jpg)
Kelvin Mercer was born on August 17, 1969. He is an American rapper and music producer. You might know him better by his stage names, like Posdnuos or Plug 1. He is famous for being one of the three members of the hip hop group De La Soul.
Many people think Mercer is one of the best and most consistent rappers ever. He has released nine albums with De La Soul. Their first album, 3 Feet High and Rising, came out in 1989 and was very popular.
Early Life
Kelvin Mercer was born in The Bronx, New York City, U.S., on August 17, 1969.
His Music Journey
Kelvin Mercer started his music career in 1988. He became a key part of the group De La Soul. They are known for their unique and positive style of hip hop music. Their songs often tell stories and use creative sounds.
De La Soul's first album, 3 Feet High and Rising, was a big success. It helped change how people thought about hip hop music. Mercer, as Posdnuos, wrote many of the lyrics and helped produce the songs. He has continued to make music with De La Soul for over 35 years.
What Are His Aliases?
Like many artists, Kelvin Mercer uses different names. These names often have special meanings or stories behind them. Here are some of his most well-known aliases:
Posdnuos
This is his main stage name. It's pronounced "poss-duh-noose." Some people think it comes from reversing the words "sop" (meaning "gift") and "sound." He used "sound" as a name when he was a DJ in high school.
Plug One
This name came from an early idea for De La Soul's first album. The idea was that music was sent from Mars by three "microphone plugs." Each plug represented a member of the group. Even though the idea changed, the names "Plug One," "Plug Two," and "Plug Three" stuck. Kelvin Mercer was "Plug One." Later, this name changed to Plug Wonder Why, which was then shortened to Plug Won.
Mercenary
This name comes from his last name, Mercer. Another artist, DCQ, who is the brother of Mos Def, gave him this nickname.
P-Pain
This is a fun nickname he uses sometimes. It's a playful imitation of the rapper T-Pain. He used this name in a song called "Supervillainz."
