Felton C. Pilate II (born November 5, 1952) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.
His mother, Benita Akines Pilate, was a music major and social worker.
Pilate knew from a young age that music would be an important part of his life.
In high school, he created a band and performed locally, while honing his craft.
Albums included: Feel My Power (1986),[6] Let's Get It Started (1988),[7] Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em (1990), Too Legit to Quit (1991)[8] and Inside Out (1995).