Wanz

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Wanz
Wanz at the University of San Francisco, 2013
Background information
Birth name	Michael Wansley
Also known as	TeeWanz
Born	(1961-10-09) October 9, 1961 (age 63) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop alternative hip hop R&B pop
Occupations	Singer songwriter rapper
Instruments	Vocals bass guitar
Years active	1980–present
Website	thewanz.com

Michael "Mike" Wansley (born October 9, 1961),^[1] better known by his stage names Wanz and TeeWanz, is an American singer, songwriter and rapper. He performs in various genres, including rock, R&B, soul, hip hop, and pop. He was featured on fellow Seattle-based duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' international hit single "Thrift Shop", which received two Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.