Latest Update: Matthew Wilder's Total Wealth in Net Worth 2026: Career Earnings & Assets

As one of the most talked-about figures, Matthew Wilder has built a significant fortune. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.

What is Matthew Wilder's Net Worth?

Matthew Wilder is an American musician, composer and record producer and has a net worth of $18 million. Matthew Wilder is one of the few artists who were able to escape from the stigma of having only one smash single, and ultimately find significant additional success in the music industry. He is best known for his 1983 Top 5 hit, "Break My Stride" which reached #5 in the US and was eventually sampled and covered by dozens of artists, notablyPuff Daddyfor the song "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down". As a producer he is the mastermind behind No Doubt's smash breakthrough album "Tragic Kingdom," which sold 16 million records worldwide. He also produced albums forChristina Aguilera,Kelly ClarksonandMiley Cyrus.

Early Life

Matthew Wilder was born on January 24, 1953 in New York City. In the 1970s he was half of the Greenwich Village folk group Matthew & Peter. The group released one album, 1972's "Under the Arch".

In 1978 he moved to Los Angeles, where he soon found work singing for TV commercials. He also landed gigs as a backing vocalist for artists likeRickie Lee JonesandBette Midlerwhile working on his own solo material.

In 1981 he signed a record contract with Clive Davis' Arista Records.

Success

Matthew's debut album "I Don't Speak the Language" was released in 1983. It eventually peaked at #49 on the Billboard 200 chart fueled by the single "Break My Stride", which reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He had some continued success with the single "The Kid's American", which reached #33 in 1984. Unfortunately his second LP, 1984's Bouncin' Off the Walls, did not perform well.

Ultimately, Matthew Wilder's financial journey is a testament to their success.

Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.