Prince Markie Dee

Mark Anthony Morales (February 19, 1968 – February 18, 2021), better known by the stage name Prince Markie Dee, was an American rapper and music producer. He was a member of the Fat Boys, a pioneering hip hop group that gained fame during the 1980s. Morales was the vice-president of Uncle Louie Music Group.

Early life Morales was born on February 19, 1968. He established the Disco 3 together with Darren Robinson and Damon Wimbley in the early 1980s. After winning a talent contest at the Radio City Music Hall in 1983, they signed a contract with the show's promoter. The promoter recommended that the group rename itself the Fat Boys, in reference to their weight.

Career The Fat Boys

Morales's accomplishments with the Fat Boys include seven full-length albums. Of these, three attained gold certification and one – Crushin' (1987) – reached platinum. Their hit song from that album that featured The Beach Boys, "Wipeout", peaked to number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The trio also appeared in the comedy film Disorderlies that same year. They had earlier starred in the feature films Krush Groove (1985) and Knights of the City (1986). It included a #1 hit single, "Typical Reasons (Swing My Way)". After joining with Cory Rooney to form a production company, Soul Convention, Morales wrote and produced tracks for such artists as Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Craig Mack and Marc Anthony. He was a producer for Blige's first album, What's the 411? (1992), including her hit song from that album, "Real Love".

Death Morales died on February 18, 2021, in Miami the day before his 53rd birthday of congestive heart failure. Love Daddy (1995, Motown) The Fat Boys Are Back (1985, Sutra) Big & Beautiful (1986, Sutra) Crushin' (1987, Tin Pan Apple/Polydor/PolyGram)

Filmography Krush Groove (1985) Knights of the City (1986) Disorderlies (1987)