Redfoo

Stefan Kendal Gordy (born September 3, 1975), better known by his stage name Redfoo, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and DJ best known for being part of the musical duo LMFAO, and for their hit songs "Party Rock Anthem" and "Sexy and I Know It". LMFAO released two studio albums, "Party Rock" in 2009, and "Sorry for Party Rocking" in 2011. Redfoo released his debut solo album Party Rock Mansion in 2016. Early life Gordy was born on September 3, 1975, to Berry Gordy Jr., the founder of the Motown record label, and writer-producer Nancy Leiviska. His maternal grandfather was Finnish. His half-brother is recording artist Rockwell. He attended junior high school with will.i.am and GoonRock. Gordy graduated from Palisades Charter High School in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California in 1993. Redfoo is a former day trader and has been featured on business television CNBC's Mad Money with Jim Cramer. Through his father Gordy is a second cousin once removed of President Jimmy Carter. Career 1994–2005: Balance Beam In 1994, Redfoo scored his first major production credit for the song "Back in the Day" by Los Angeles rapper Ahmad and co-produced seven other tracks on Ahmad's self-titled debut album. In 1996, he signed with Bubonic Records, and he worked in collaboration with the rapper Dre' Kroon for an album together. The album, Balance Beam, was released on October 10, 1997. Redfoo and Kroon released two singles: "Life Is a Game Of Chess" and "The Freshest". In 1999, he collaborated on "Duet" with The Black Eyed Peas, from their album Behind the Front. He also produced Focused Daily for Defari. In 2004, Figgkidd released "I Gotta Know" as single which featured vocals from Redfoo and Tech N9ne. The song peaked at number 50 in Australia.