Kalamazoo Ribfest: Tone Loc Young MC C&C Music Factory & Color Me Badd - Friday in Kalamazoo, MI

Rapper Young MC, born Marvin Young, rose to fame with hits like "Bust a Move" and "Wild Thing." His debut album, "Stone Cold Rhymin'," went platinum, and he won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance. Known for his humorous and clever lyrics, he collaborated with Tone-Loc and faced challenges with label Delicious Vinyl. He later explored personal responsibility themes on "Brainstorm." Young continued releasing independent albums, appeared in the film "Up in the Air," and remained active in the music scene.

Color Me Badd, formed in 1985 in Oklahoma City, delivered hits like "I Wanna Sex You Up," achieving two Grammy nods, multiple awards, and over 12 million records sold. The band's music featured in movies and TV shows like "New Jack City" and "Glee." Originally with four members, now Mark Calderon leads, touring with '90s icons like Salt N Pepa.