Michael Marshall (singer)
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Michael Marshall, also known and credited as Mike Marshall and Mike Meezy, was the lead singer of the R&B group Timex Social Club
. In 1986, he had taken an offer to join Run DMC's Raising Hell Tour, before he left the group. He was often confused as the lead singer of Club Nouveau
when in fact, Michael never sang with that group. The Timex Social Club's hit "Rumors" was erroneously placed on the greatest hits album of Club Nouveau and caused confusion. In the 1990s Michael Marshall worked with the group called "Mo'fessionals" and made a few songs with them. In 1995, Mike did a feature for a rap-group Luniz
and sang the chorus on their hit "I Got 5 On It
." Mike is the only currently active member of the Timex Social Club. He completed the album called K.I.M. with rapper Equipto in 2004. Had an international top 10 dance hit, "Your Body," with DJ Tom Novy in 2005. Completed solo album Love, Lies & Life with hit song "So Young" featuring San Quinn
in 2006. In 2008 Psychopathic Records
sub-label Hatchet House
released the Tunnel Runners compilation featuring Mike along side Bay Area horrorcore
rap artist Mars (rapper)
on the song "They Watchin Me". The compilation went on to hit the Top 25 rap albums on Billboard its first week. Mike lives now in Northern California and has completed his second solo R&B album, Soul Of The Bay.
Timex Social Club
The Timex Social Club was an American R&B/Hip hop group, formed in 1982 by students of Berkeley High School in Berkeley, California. They are perhaps best known for their 1986 hit single, "Rumors" and for being major forerunners to the soon-incipient new jack swing movement.-History:Originally...
. In 1986, he had taken an offer to join Run DMC's Raising Hell Tour, before he left the group. He was often confused as the lead singer of Club Nouveau
Club Nouveau
Club Nouveau is a contemporary R&B-pop band that was formed by record producer/performer Jay King in 1986 in Sacramento, California, subsequent to the breakup of the Timex Social Club. Other members of Club Nouveau included original members Denzil Foster, Thomas McElroy, Samuelle Prater, and...
when in fact, Michael never sang with that group. The Timex Social Club's hit "Rumors" was erroneously placed on the greatest hits album of Club Nouveau and caused confusion. In the 1990s Michael Marshall worked with the group called "Mo'fessionals" and made a few songs with them. In 1995, Mike did a feature for a rap-group Luniz
Luniz
The Luniz were an American platinum-selling rap duo from Oakland, California, formed by the rappers Yukmouth and Numskull. They released an internationally successful hit in 1995 entitled "I Got 5 on It", two versions of which appeared on their album Operation Stackola...
and sang the chorus on their hit "I Got 5 On It
I Got 5 on It
"I Got 5 on It" is a rap song by hip hop duo Luniz, taken from their album Operation Stackola. It features vocal contributions from R&B singer Michael Marshall...
." Mike is the only currently active member of the Timex Social Club. He completed the album called K.I.M. with rapper Equipto in 2004. Had an international top 10 dance hit, "Your Body," with DJ Tom Novy in 2005. Completed solo album Love, Lies & Life with hit song "So Young" featuring San Quinn
San Quinn
Quincy Brooks IV better known by his stage name San Quinn, is an American rapper from San Francisco, California.-Career:Born in Oakland, California, Quincy moved to the Fillmore district of San Francisco at the age of three...
in 2006. In 2008 Psychopathic Records
Psychopathic Records
Psychopathic Records, also known as "The Hatchet", is an American independent record label based in Farmington Hills, Michigan that specializes in hip hop music. The label was founded in 1991 by Alex Abbiss and hip hop group Insane Clown Posse....
sub-label Hatchet House
Hatchet House
Hatchet House is the sub-label of independent record label Psychopathic Records, based in Royal Oak, Michigan in the United States, which was formed in 2007 by American hip hop group Insane Clown Posse.-History:...
released the Tunnel Runners compilation featuring Mike along side Bay Area horrorcore
Horrorcore
Horrorcore is a subgenre of hip hop music based in horror-themed lyrical content and imagery. While the style is rarely popular, some performers have sold well in the mainstream scene.-Origins:...
rap artist Mars (rapper)
Mars (rapper)
Mars is an American Horrorcore rapper from the San Francisco Bay Area.-Biography:In 2005, he received national attention when fan Jeff Weise frequented Mars' website and forum before killing nine people...
on the song "They Watchin Me". The compilation went on to hit the Top 25 rap albums on Billboard its first week. Mike lives now in Northern California and has completed his second solo R&B album, Soul Of The Bay.
Albums
- 1986: Vicious Rumors (with Timex Social ClubTimex Social ClubThe Timex Social Club was an American R&B/Hip hop group, formed in 1982 by students of Berkeley High School in Berkeley, California. They are perhaps best known for their 1986 hit single, "Rumors" and for being major forerunners to the soon-incipient new jack swing movement.-History:Originally...
) - 2004: K.I.M. (with Equipto)
- 2005: Love, Lies & Life
- 2008: Soul of the Bay
- 2011: K.I.M. 2 (with Equipto)
Guest appearances
- 1995: "I Got 5 on ItI Got 5 on It"I Got 5 on It" is a rap song by hip hop duo Luniz, taken from their album Operation Stackola. It features vocal contributions from R&B singer Michael Marshall...
" (LunizLunizThe Luniz were an American platinum-selling rap duo from Oakland, California, formed by the rappers Yukmouth and Numskull. They released an internationally successful hit in 1995 entitled "I Got 5 on It", two versions of which appeared on their album Operation Stackola...
feat. Michael Marshall) - 1995: "Sunshine In The O" (3X Krazy feat. Michael Marshall)
- 1997: "Light In Me" (A.K. Swift feat. Michael Marshall) (Credited As "Mike Marshall")
- 2005: "Your Body" (Tom NovyTom NovyTom Novy is a DJ and producer from Munich, Germany. He was the author of several club hits including "Without Your Love" and "Your Body". The latter has reached the top 40 of the ARIAnet Singles Chart in July 2005, and the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart in December 2005...
feat. Michael Marshall) - 2006: "So Young" (San QuinnSan QuinnQuincy Brooks IV better known by his stage name San Quinn, is an American rapper from San Francisco, California.-Career:Born in Oakland, California, Quincy moved to the Fillmore district of San Francisco at the age of three...
feat. Michael Marshall) - 2008: "Want 2 Be" (City Sneakerz feat. Michael Marshall)
- 2008: "They Watchin Me" (MarsMars (rapper)Mars is an American Horrorcore rapper from the San Francisco Bay Area.-Biography:In 2005, he received national attention when fan Jeff Weise frequented Mars' website and forum before killing nine people...
feat. Michael Marshall) - 2011: "Trapped" (E-40E-40Earl Stevens , better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California. He is also part of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in November 1992, after The Click's debut...
feat. Michael Marshall)