Singer and Producer. Known professionally as Prince Markie Dee, he was a member of the pioneering hip-hop group the Fat Boys. Born Mark Anthony Morales, he teamed up with Darren Robinson (the Human Beatbox) and Damon Wimbley (Kool Rock Ski) and performed under the name The Disco 3 before later becoming the Fat Boys. In 1983, the group launched their career when they won a talent contest at Radio City Music Hall. Their first two albums 'The Fat Boys' (1984) and 'The Fat Boys Are Back' (1985), were produced by Kurtis Blow and included hits such as 'Can You Feel It?,' 'Jail House Rap' and 'The Fat Boys Are Back.' By 1987, they were one of rap’s premier pop culture group with the simultaneous release of their platinum-selling fourth album 'Crushin’' and their breakout comedy film 'Disorderlies' that summer. Their cover of 'Wipeout' on 'Crushin'' with the Beach Boys, gave them their biggest hit, reaching Number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their cover version of 'The Twist' with Chubby Checker from 'Coming Back Hard Again' hit Number 16 on the Hot 100 chart. Following the Fat Boys’ breakup, Dee launched a solo career and wrote and produced songs for Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige (the latter recording Morales’ “Real Love” to become her first Top Ten hit). His 1992 solo album 'Free' resulted in a Number One hit with 'Typical Reasons (Swing My Way).' Later in his career, Morales served as a drive-time host for a Miami radio station and had his own show, 'The Prince Markie Dee Show' on SiriusXM’s Rock the Bells station.
Singer and Producer. Known professionally as Prince Markie Dee, he was a member of the pioneering hip-hop group the Fat Boys. Born Mark Anthony Morales, he teamed up with Darren Robinson (the Human Beatbox) and Damon Wimbley (Kool Rock Ski) and performed under the name The Disco 3 before later becoming the Fat Boys. In 1983, the group launched their career when they won a talent contest at Radio City Music Hall. Their first two albums 'The Fat Boys' (1984) and 'The Fat Boys Are Back' (1985), were produced by Kurtis Blow and included hits such as 'Can You Feel It?,' 'Jail House Rap' and 'The Fat Boys Are Back.' By 1987, they were one of rap’s premier pop culture group with the simultaneous release of their platinum-selling fourth album 'Crushin’' and their breakout comedy film 'Disorderlies' that summer. Their cover of 'Wipeout' on 'Crushin'' with the Beach Boys, gave them their biggest hit, reaching Number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their cover version of 'The Twist' with Chubby Checker from 'Coming Back Hard Again' hit Number 16 on the Hot 100 chart. Following the Fat Boys’ breakup, Dee launched a solo career and wrote and produced songs for Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige (the latter recording Morales’ “Real Love” to become her first Top Ten hit). His 1992 solo album 'Free' resulted in a Number One hit with 'Typical Reasons (Swing My Way).' Later in his career, Morales served as a drive-time host for a Miami radio station and had his own show, 'The Prince Markie Dee Show' on SiriusXM’s Rock the Bells station.
Bio by: Louis du Mort
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