Wonder Mike
Wonder Mike | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Michael Anthony Wright |
Born |
New York City, United States | April 30, 1958
Genres | Hip hop |
Years active | 1972–present |
Labels | Sugar Hill |
Associated acts |
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five The Sugarhill Gang |
Wonder Mike (born Michael Anthony Wright; April 30, 1958) is an old school rapper, best known for being a member of The Sugarhill Gang, the first hip hop act to produce a record, "Rapper's Delight" in 1979.[1]
Personal
Wonder Mike is known for his large stature, he stands at 6 ft 5. On January 29, 2014, his daughter, Carmen Delgina, auditioned for the American voice talent show American Idol.[2] He is a born-again Christian who enjoys painting, reading the Bible, sketching and writing poetry.[3]
References
- ↑ "Is Rap Music Here To Stay?". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. 94 (12): 57. August 17, 1988. ISSN 0021-5996.
- ↑ Mansfield, Brian. "'American Idol' in Utah: It's another Tiquila sunrise". USA TODAY. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ "The Jump Off - Wonder Mike". thafoundation.com. The Foundation. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
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