Play That Funky Music

Song Info:
"Play That Funky Music" by Vanilla Ice was released on July 10, 1990, as the second single from his debut album, "To the Extreme." The song was a cover of the 1976 hit by the band Wild Cherry. It became a commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and achieving platinum certification in the United States.

Artist Bio:
Vanilla Ice, born Robert Matthew Van Winkle on October 31, 1967, is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single "Ice Ice Baby", which was the first hip hop single to top the Billboard charts. Despite facing criticism and accusations of cultural appropriation, Vanilla Ice continued to release music and explore other ventures, including acting in movies and hosting reality TV shows. He remains a controversial figure in the music industry but has maintained a dedicated fan base over the years.