Super-Wolf is the stage name of rapper and producer Vaughn Mason, who was born in New York City in 1955. He began his music career in the late 1970s as a member of the group Vaughn Mason & Crew, which released several disco and funk singles.
In 1982, Mason began to focus on producing and recording hip-hop music. He released his first single under the name Super-Wolf, “Super-Wolf Can Do It,” which was a collaboration with rapper Tony D. The song was a local hit in New York and helped to establish Super-Wolf as a rising star in the hip-hop scene.
Super-Wolf’s next single, “The Mighty Hard Rocker,” was released in 1984 and became an even bigger hit. The song’s catchy beat, funky bassline, and Super-Wolf’s confident rhymes helped to make it an instant classic in the world of hip-hop.
In 1985, Super-Wolf released his debut album, “Vaughn Mason & Crew: Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll.” The album featured a mix of disco, funk, and hip-hop tracks, and included the hit singles “Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll” and “Jammin’ Big Guitar.” The album was a critical and commercial success and helped to establish Super-Wolf as one of the leading figures in hip-hop.
Super-Wolf continued to produce and record music throughout the 1980s, collaborating with a variety of artists and releasing several more albums. However, his output slowed down in the 1990s and 2000s, as he focused more on his work as a producer and engineer.
Despite his relatively short career as a rapper, Super-Wolf played a significant role in the development of hip-hop. His funky beats, catchy hooks, and confident rhymes helped to establish the sound and style of early hip-hop and influenced countless artists who came after him. His music continues to be celebrated and sampled by hip-hop artists and fans around the world.