Michael Marshall (singer) facts for kids

Michael Marshall (born October 6, 1965), who also goes by the names Mike Marshall and Mike Meezy, is an American singer and songwriter. He is famous for his smooth singing voice in the R&B and hip hop genres. Many people know him as the original lead singer of the group Timex Social Club.

Marshall's voice is featured on the chorus of the famous song "I Got 5 On It" by the group Luniz. This song was a huge hit all over the world. He also sang on the popular dance song "Your Body" with DJ Tom Novy. More recently, he sang the song “San Francisco” in the movie The Last Black Man in San Francisco. Marshall continues to tour and make new music.

Musical Career

Michael Marshall has had a long and successful career in music. He started in a group and later became a popular solo artist.

Timex Social Club

In the 1980s, Marshall was the lead singer for the R&B group Timex Social Club. The group was famous for their hit song "Rumors." Marshall's singing helped make the group well-known.

Solo Work and Famous Songs

After his time with the group, Marshall began working as a solo artist. His most famous contribution is singing the hook for "I Got 5 On It". This song became a classic in hip hop music and is still popular today. He has also worked with many other artists, including E-40, Mac Dre, and Keak da Sneak.

Discography

Michael Marshall has released several albums and other projects throughout his career.

Studio Albums

• Love, Lies and Life (2005)
• Soul of the Bay (2008)
• In the Mean Time & in Between Time (2010)
• Right Where I'm ‘posed 2 Be (2013)
• Grown & ... (2018)

Collaboration Albums

• Vicious Rumors with Timex Social Club (1986)
• K.I.M. with Equipto (2004)
• K.I.M. II: Keep It Movin' 2 Love Changes with Equipto (2011)
• KIM 2.5 Forever Unfinished with Equipto (2017)

Extended Plays (EPs)

• Simply Meezy (2013)
• Green Room (2016)