Background
Wright was born in Jamaica, Queens, New New York
Wright was born in Jamaica, Queens, New New York
He attended the Fiorello Laguardia High School of Music & the Performing Arts in New New York
He was offered a slot touring with Lenny White when he was 13, and he played with Tom Browne at the age of 16. GRP Records signed him in 1981 and released his debut album "Nard, tracks from which were prominently sampled in hits by Doctor Dre, Snoop Dogg, Skee-Lo, and LL Cool J. The album was re-released in 2001. He followed with Funky Beat (1983) on Arista and Mr.
Wright (1985) on Manhattan Records.
The latter of these albums included his biggest Rhythm & Blues appearance, "Who Do You Love", for which a video was made that is featured in the title sequence of Video Music Box. In 1990 he released the gospel album Fresh Hymns.
In 200 he formed a duo with Alfredo Elias and Damon Banks and released the album Back To Our Roots. Wright has also appeared on recordings by musicians such as Doug East. Fresh, Cameo, Bobby Brown, Pieces of a Dream, Charles Earland, Marcus Miller, and Miles Davis.
Since his recording days, Wright has continued playing keyboards in Dallas, where he mentors younger artists.