Wonder Mike
Michael Anthony Wright (born April 30, 1957), known professionally as Wonder Mike, is an American old-school rapper and former member of the Sugarhill Gang. The group was part of the African-American hip hop movement in the 1970s and 1980s.[2]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Anthony Wright |
| Born | April 30, 1957 Englewood, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Labels | Sugar Hill |
| Associated acts | Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five The Sugarhill Gang Ron the Mad Master Mixer[1] |
Career
Wonder Mike is best known for being a member of The Sugarhill Gang, the first hip hop act to produce a record, "Rapper's Delight" in 1979.[3]
He is known for his large stature, standing 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m).[2]
Personal life
Wright is a born-again Christian who enjoys painting, reading the Bible, sketching and writing poetry.[1] He has suffered from asthma at times.[1]
On January 29, 2014, Wright's daughter Carmen Delgina auditioned for the American televised singing competition American Idol.[4]
As of 2019, Wright and other members of the Sugarhill Gang continue to perform in '80s nostalgia shows.[5]
References
- JayQuan. "The Jump Off – Wonder Mike – The First Recorded Emcee". thafoundation.com. JAH Holdings. Retrieved 2015-04-17.
- Simpson, Dave (2017-05-02). "Sugarhill Gang: how we made Rapper's Delight". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
- "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 2014-01-30.
- Raesman, Bryan (27 September 2019). "The Motels, The Sugarhill Gang & O.G. MTV VJs Unite for NostalgiaCon '80s". Billboard. Promethesus Global Media LLC.
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