- Source of Wealth: Music
- Age: 65
- Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Marital Status: Married (Elaine Parker)
- Full Name: Ray Erskine Parker
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: May 1, 1954
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Recording Artist
- Education: Lawrence Institute of Technology, Northwestern High School
- Children: 3 (Redman, Jericho, Gibson)