Matthew Wilder is an American singer and songwriter born on January 24, 1953, in New York. He is known for his 1983 hit "Break My Stride." Raised in Queens, Wilder studied classical music at the Manhattan School of Music. He later worked as a pianist and singer in various New York jazz clubs. In 1977, he signed with the label Private Stock and released his self-titled debut album the following year. Wilder's second album, "I Don't Speak the Language," was produced by disco legend Giorgio Moroder and included the hit "Break My Stride." Wilder went on to work as a producer and songwriter for various artists, including Bette Midler, Donna Summer, Rick Springfield, and Billy Idol. In 1990, he released his third album, "Bouncin' Off the Walls," which featured the single "The Kid's American." Wilder then disappeared from the scene for several years, but made his return in 2010 with the album "I Don't Know Who I Am."

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