Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch

Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch — hip-hop & rap artist from US.

Marky Mark, the younger brother of New Kids on the Block's Donnie Wahlberg, transitioned from the music industry in the early '90s to a successful acting…

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hip-hop & raphip-hop/rapcontemporary hip hophip hop

Influential: 54.03% Fanbase: 29.03% Trending: 66.53%

As of: 2025-09-06

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Score: DMDB 54.03% | Fanbase 29.03% | Trending 66.53% | CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL

Biography

Marky Mark, the younger brother of New Kids on the Block's Donnie Wahlberg, transitioned from the music industry in the early '90s to a successful acting career. Known for his image as a white rap clothes horse, Marky Mark's hit single "Good Vibrations" topped the U.S. charts in July 1991. Despite initial success with his debut album "Music for the People," his second album did not fare as well, leading to a shift in focus towards acting. Dropping the stage name, Mark Wahlberg went on to have a thriving career in acting and production, including producing the popular TV series "Entourage."

Marky Mark, with his group the Funky Bunch, gained fame in the early '90s with hit singles like "Good Vibrations" and "Wildside." However, his music career waned by the mid-'90s, prompting a transition to acting under his birth name, Mark Wahlberg. Finding success in the entertainment industry, Wahlberg ventured into production, eventually producing the hit television show "Entourage." Despite his brief stint in music, Mark Wahlberg's lasting impact has been in his successful acting and production career.