Wonder Mike
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Anthony Wright |
| Born | April 30, 1958 Englewood, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Labels | Sugar Hill |
Wonder Mike (born Michael Anthony Wright; April 30, 1958) is an old school rapper.
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.[2]
He is known for his large stature, standing 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m).[citation needed]
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.[3]
References
- ^ a b c JayQuan. "The Jump Off – Wonder Mike – The First Recorded Emcee". thafoundation.com. JAH Holdings. Retrieved 2015-04-17.
- ^ "Is Rap Music Here To Stay?". Jet. 94 (12). Johnson Publishing Company: 57. August 17, 1988. ISSN 0021-5996.
- ^ Mansfield, Brian. "'American Idol' in Utah: It's another Tiquila sunrise". USA Today. Retrieved 2014-01-30.
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