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Dexter Wansel was born on 22 August, 1950 in Philadelphia, U.S., is an American R&B/jazz fusion singer. Discover Dexter Wansel's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
| Popular As |
Dexter Wansel |
| Occupation |
Record producer, songwriter, arranger |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
22 August 1950 |
| Birthday |
22 August |
| Birthplace |
Philadelphia, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Dexter Wansel Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Dexter Wansel height not available right now. We will update Dexter Wansel's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Pop Wansel |
Dexter Wansel Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dexter Wansel worth at the age of 73 years old? Dexter Wansel’s income source is mostly from being a successful Record producer. He is from United States. We have estimated Dexter Wansel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Record producer |
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Timeline
Dexter Gilman Wansel (born August 22, 1950) is an American R&B/jazz fusion singer, arranger, musician, composer, conductor, synthesist and A&R director.
Dexter Wansel began as an errand boy backstage at the Uptown Theater in Philadelphia from 1959 through 1963 for his step-uncle Georgie Woods.
There he met many great artists who encouraged him to pursue music.
During high school, he and his friend, Stanley Clarke, performed in bands together.
In 1970, after being honourably discharged from the United States Army, Wansel quietly joined the ranks of synthesists like Wendy Carlos and Dick Hyman, where he began programming the EMS VCS 3 'Putney' and the ARP 2600 for sessions at Sigma Sound Studios both credited and uncredited.
From the early to mid 1970s, Wansel also played keyboards for groups such as Instant Funk, Yellow Sunshine, and MFSB.
After signing with Philadelphia International Records, as in-house songwriter/producer/arranger, he established a songwriting relationship with the lyricist Cynthia Biggs.
Wansel produced, wrote, arranged, played keyboards and synthesized hits for artists at Philadelphia International Records as well as numerous other labels.
His 1975 "Theme from The Planets" drum beat intro, is hailed as being one of the first foundation beats of hip-hop.
This beat continues to be sampled today and can also be heard on TV commercials and in movies.
His sampled music has been used by Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake, Rick Ross, J Cole, Eric B and Rakim, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Kim, Ice-T and Ice Cube.
In 1977, he produced the Grammy-winning album Unmistakably Lou by Lou Rawls.
Wansel's music has been used as samples in the world of hip-hop.
From 1978 through 1980, Dexter Wansel was the A+R Director for Philadelphia International Records where he oversaw many album releases by the label's artists including MFSB’S Mysteries Of The World, and The Stylistics, Hurry Up This Way Again, under the direction of Gamble and Huff.
In 1979 as conductor of the world-famous MFSB Orchestra, Wansel was the music director/conductor for the historic show at the White House commemorating the very first 'Black Music History Month' celebration in 1978.
His LP Time Is Slipping Away, recorded in 1979, produced his second disco-themed hit (his first was "Disco Lights" in 1977) called "(I'll Never Forget) My Favorite Disco" co-written by Cynthia Biggs.
It proved to be highly successful on the US club scene.
In 1981, he wrote and arranged the song Nights Over Egypt for the Jones Girls.
In April 2021, Wansel signed a new record deal with Digital Jukebox Records.
Jay Kay of Jamiroquai said that his love for jazz and funk was kickstarted at 14/15 years old by Wansel's "Life on Mars", with Kay recalling on a BBC interview guest spot that he used to play the song over and over again on repeat with a friend.
Wansel is the father of Grammy-nominated music producer and songwriter Pop Wansel; additionally, he is a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War era (Taiwan).
He has authored a novel entitled Shortwave, published in 2011.
Dexter Wansel is the brother of author Teri Woods.
