Sir mix-a-lot biography

Born Anthony Ray in Seattle, WA; son of a sheet metal worker. Addresses: Record company--American Recordings, 3500 West Olive Ave., Suite 1550, Burbank, CA 91505.

The first successful rapper to come out of the Pacific Northwest, Sir Mix-A-Lot is often credited for putting Seattle, Washington, on the rap map.

Part comedian, part storyteller, and part social satirist, Sir Mix-A-Lot is unique among hip-hop artists. By filling the void between pop rappers such as Hammer and the Fresh Prince and hard-core rappers like 2 Live Crew and Public Enemy, Mix created his own genre of rap and found multiplatinum success by blending hip-hop, humor, and social commentary.

With two platinum albums, one gold album, a Grammy Award, and an American Music Award under his belt, Sir Mix-A-Lot is one of the few rap artists to become an across-the-board success, appealing to both pop and hard-core rap fans.

Mix believes his popularity lies in the fact that he thinks and feels the same things his fans do