Wanz

Wanz
Wanz at the University of San Francisco, 2013
Wanz at the University of San Francisco, 2013
Background information
Also known asTeeWanz
Born
Michael Wansley

(1961-10-09) October 9, 1961
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • bass guitar
Years active1980–present
Formerly ofThe Rangehoods
Websitethewanz.com

Michael "Mike" Wansley (born October 9, 1961), better known by his stage names Wanz and TeeWanz, is an American R&B singer. 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. He is known for having a booming bass voice, specifically a sporadic true bass or a low bass-baritone voice.