Doug E. Fresh
- January 5, 2024
- Rapper
Quick Facts
Doug E. Fresh Biography
| Name | Doug E. Fresh |
| Birthday | Sep 17 |
| Birth Year | 1966 |
| Place Of Birth | Barbados |
| Birth Country | Barbados |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Children(s) | Solomon Davis |
Doug E. Fresh is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on September 17, 1966 in Barbados, Barbados. Rapper, producer and the Human Beat Box who gained fame for his unique rapping abilities and prowess. He is known for his ability to imitate drum machines. He released his first album called Oh, My God! in 1986 and it is now considered on of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.
He and American Idol runner-up Blake Lewis performed together on the show.
In the early 1980s he formed the Get Fresh Crew with DJs Chill Will and Barry B and later added rapper Slick Rick. Two of their songs “The Show” and “La Di Da Di” are considered early hip hop classics. “La Di Da Di”, in particular, is one of the most sampled songs in music history.
Doug E. Fresh was born in Barbados but raised in Harlem, New York. Fresh began his recording career as a solo artist; he was among the last artists on Enjoy Records and one of the first on Vintertainment Records (the same New York- based label owned by Vincent Davis that would later make a name of hip-hop artist Joeski Love and bring R&B singer Keith Sweat to ultimate fame). He and a new team of DJs known as the Get Fresh Crew (Barry Bee and Chill Will), along with newcomer MC Ricky D (who would later achieve fame as Slick Rick), came to fledgling New Jersey-based hip-hop label Danya/Reality Records the following year and recorded “The Show”, which borrowed the melody of the Inspector Gadget theme by Shuki Levy. They also recorded “La Di Da Di”, a tune that was completely voiced by MC Ricky D and backed by Doug E. Fresh’s beatboxing for the entire duration of the song. The release of these two songs as a 12″ single launched Doug E. Fresh (and Slick Rick) into stardom. Both songs are considered among the greatest early hip-hop classics. “The Show” peaked at #7 on the UK Singles Chart in December 1985.
He has five children who are in a hip hop group which he manages.
Doug E. Fresh Net Worth
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rapper |
| House | Living in own house. |
Doug E. Fresh is one of the richest Rapper from Barbados. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Doug E. Fresh 's net worth $2 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was born in the Barbados but was raised in Harlem New York.
He was signed with MC Hammer on his record label for a brief period of time.
Douglas Davis, better known by his stage name Doug E. Fresh (born September 17, 1966), is a Barbadian-born American rapper, record producer and beatboxer, also known as the “Human Beat Box”. The pioneer of 20th-century American beatboxing, Fresh is able to accurately imitate drum machines and various special effects using only his mouth, lips, gums, throat, tongue and a microphone.
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Who is Doug E. Fresh Dating?
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Doug E. Fresh is a member of the Church of Scientology. He performed for a large audience at the Scientology Celebrity Center’s Anniversary Gala in 2004. He also performed two tracks on the Scientology music album The Joy of Creating (other artists appearing included Isaac Hayes, Chick Corea, Edgar Winter and Carl Anderson).
Facts & Trivia
Doug Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Barbados. Doug E. Fresh celebrates birthday on September 17 of every year.
On May 23, 2007, Doug E. Fresh performed variations upon “The Show” with finalist Blake Lewis on the sixth-season finale of American Idol, the first ever hip-hop performance on the show.
What religion is Doug E Fresh?
Fresh is a member of the Church of Scientology.
Is Doug E Fresh a vegan?
As a father of five, and vegetarian for nearly 25 years, the 45-year-old believes that good health is essential for a fulfilling life.
Where is Doug E Fresh from?
Christ Church, Barbados
How old is rapper Doug E Fresh?
56 years (September 17, 1966)
How old is MC Shan?
57 years (September 6, 1965)