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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.[1]

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Wonder Mike
Background information
Birth name	Michael Anthony Wright
Born	(1957-04-30) April 30, 1957 (age 65) Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	1972–present
Labels	Sugar Hill

Career

Wonder Mike is best known for being a member of the Sugarhill Gang, the first hip hop act to produce a record, the 1979 single "Rapper's Delight".[2]

He is known for his large stature, standing 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m).[1]

Personal life

Wright is a born-again Christian who enjoys painting, reading the Bible, sketching and writing poetry.[3] He has suffered from asthma at times.[3]

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

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