Melle Mel

Melvin Glover, known professionally as Melle Mel, is an American rapper and songwriter who served as the lead vocalist of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. He is recognized as a Grandmaster Award recipient by the Paid in Full Foundation. He is best known for his pioneering work in hip-hop, including the landmark 1982 track "The Message," which is widely regarded as one of the earliest examples of conscious hip-hop.