Biography of Pink

With her colorful nickname predating her matching shade of hair, the young R&B/pop diva Pink grew up in a musical household and began singing in Philadelphia clubs by the time she reached her early teens. Her involvement in the city's dance and hip-hop scene led to a singing opportunity with the rap group Schools of Thought, for which she wrote her own material. At 14, she recorded her first original song and in 1998 released her first single, Don't Stop, on the Colors label. Meanwhile, she also sang with R&B groups, including LaFace signees Choice; unfortunately though, the group dissolved before they recorded anything. The label was still interested in Pink, who collaborated with writers and producers such as Daryl Simmons, L.A. Reid, She' kspere, Babyface and 112 on singles such as "Just to Be Loving You" and "There U Go," which was a Top Ten hit in early 2000. Likewise, her debut album Can't Take Me Home reached the Top 40 of the US's album charts. ~ Heather Phares

Biography of Redman

New Jersey rapper Redman made his initial impact with Whut? Thee Album in 1992. He blended reggae and funk influences with topical commentary and displayed a terse, though fluid rap style that was sometimes satirical, sometimes tough, and sometimes silly. Redman returned in 1994 with his second album, Dare Iz a Darkside, which was a harder album than his debut. Muddy Waters, Redman's third album, followed in 1996; he returned two years later with Doc's da Name. The 1999 album Blackout! was a collaboration with Method Man while 2001's Malpractice was another solo effort. Soundtrack appearances, acting (most notably a starring role in the film How High), and collaborations (including an appearance on Christina Aguilera's hit single "Dirrty") kept Redman away from his solo career until 2007, when Red Gone Wild arrived. ~ Ron Wynn