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. 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". He is known for his large stature, standing . Personal life Wright is a born-again Christian who enjoys painting, reading the Bible, sketching and writing poetry. He has suffered from asthma at times. On July 11, 2013, Wright's daughter Carmen Delgina auditioned for the thirteenth season of the American televised singing competition American Idol with "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell and was unanimously sent through to the Hollywood round, as shown in the episode that aired on January 29, 2014. However, during the "group round" stage of Hollywood Week, she was eliminated at the end of her group's performance. As of 2019, Wright and other members of the Sugarhill Gang continue to perform in '80s nostalgia shows. References 1957 births Living people African-American male rappers Rappers from New Jersey The Sugarhill Gang members 21st-century American rappers 21st-century American male musicians 21st-century African-American musicians 20th-century African-American people