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When did Rell start making music?

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Rell's first song “Are You Ready (Sweaty)” released in 1998.


Born Gerrell Gaddis, Rell is a R&B singer and songwriter from Bowman, South Carolina. In 1997 he became the first male R&B singer to sign to Jay-Z, Dame Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke’s label Roc-A-Fella Records.

His time at the label was troubled, with his debut album The Remedy being shelved multiple times. It was never released. His... Read More
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