Thomas DeCarlo Callaway-Burton, known professionally as
CeeLo Green, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Green came to initial prominence as a member of the Southern hip hop group Goodie Mob in 1991. Following three studio albums with the group, he subsequently began a solo career and released two modestly successful albums for Arista Records:
Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections (2002) and
Cee-Lo Green... Is the Soul Machine (2004). He is known for his soul-infused delivery in hip hop and R&B, displayed in his signature song "Crazy" and his solo single "Fuck You."