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Birth name | Michael Wansley |
Also known as | TeeWanz |
Born | Seattle, Washington, U.S. | October 9, 1961
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Years active | 1980–present |
Website | thewanz |
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.