Pras is the stage name of Samuel Prakazrel Michel (born October 19, 1972), an American rapper. Born in Haïti, Pras is a member of the popular hip hop group The Fugees.
His debut solo effort, Ghetto Supastar, was released in the autumn 1998, following solo releases of his bandmates Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill. Released on Ruffhouse Records, the album’s title track “Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)” featured vocals by Mya and Ol’ Dirty Bastard. His newest album, Win Lose or Draw, was released in 2005 and featured the single, “Haven’t Found”.
Also in 2005, Pras, Wyclef Jean, and Lauryn Hill announced that the reunification of the Fugees to release the album Take it Easy, to be released in 2006. The album’s first single, also titled “Take it Easy”, has already been released and is also featured in Verizon Wireless V Cast commercials.
Pras is referred to as “Dirty-Cash” and “Praswell” in many of his songs, especially with the Fugees. |
