MAD MIX MIKE IS SHAKIN' THE BUZZ WITH HIS INSANE ZEAL FOR HOUSE!

Mad Mix Mike

We are SO excited to FINALLY be showcasing our next feature DJ!!!! We were captivated with Mike from the moment that we read his Bio and from the response that his Buzz teaser received, MAD MIX MIKE is nothing short of notorious!! Why is he notorious you ask? Well, not too many DJ's can claim to have literally set their mixers on fire and ALL because he was "raving" the crowd SO HEAVY AND SO HAWT, that he melted the wires on the mixer!!!! Now THIS is action and a DJ worthy of shedding the limelight on!!! Originally hailing from the cradle of House Music...Chicago, this artist was weaned upon many of the historically great House DJ's. In Mike's Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey he notes: "Definitely growing up in Chicago my major influences were the “Hot Mix 5”, Bad Boy Bill and Mickey “Mixin'” Oliver. Also, my uncle who taught me almost everything I know. I can’t forget about the fans either who have supported me throughout the years and have showed up to all my events." (Mad Mix Mike, Buzz DJ Survey 09') DJ Mad Mix Mike possesses a deep passion and flare for his calling after close to 10 years in the industry and was drawn to the decks as a young man of 15. Mike's fans and girlfriend even testified to his deep passion: "As Mad Mix Mike's girlfriend, I have the pleasure of often witnessing how passionate he is about music. He is so dedicated and puts on an amazing show! If you haven't checked him out yet, you're missing out! So what are you waiting for?! =)" (Alie cited, Buzz Comment, 04-22-09)

Mad Mix Mike's Lovely Lady Alie...A GREAT SUPPORTER OF HIS WORK!

It is critical to us at the Buzz to focus on DJ's at all levels of expertise, skill, years of experience, genre preference and global exposure. For many, the strong pull to music becomes so overwhelming that it becomes a vehicle with which these individuals use to express their inner emotions and to connect socially with others. The intensity of Mike's style you will note, is of key interest and focus to us. One of his close friends bestowed him with the name Mad Mix Mike because his intensity towards his work could almost be deemed borderline obsessive and insane! He has an acute ability to beat match and as a result can quickly overlay tracks and edit on the fly! He pairs all genres of music including utilizing vocal tracks from other sources of media besides music, (i.e. Comedy, TV, Movies). His pace is rapid and as a result he was quickly absorbed into the Rave environment for both his intensity and unconventional mixes. We always like to highlight the unique characteristics of our respective feature DJ's and this attribute of impulsive explosivity in MMM's scratching and beat dropping style, is worth noting.

Electro is THE BUZZ word on many levels in the club scene today. Hip Hop is and has been morphing with House for a few years now, as we flagged months ago and Mike has been using this sound from the very beginnings of his career. He is definitely an artist who is ahead of the current mainstream disc jockey and his years of building a deep foundation in House music is now proving to be very fruitful. Mike engages with music so deeply that he refers to the feeling as a natural high when hitting the peaks during his gigs. In fact it was these musical "joy rides" motivated Mike to pursue his fascination and love of House music. "My first gig was a H.S. Graduation party where I rocked a track called, "Better off Alone" by Alice DeeJay. From that moment on I knew that I would always have a love for House music. It was a natural high for me." (cited from Mad Mix Mike's Bio) He has been gracing the decks at some of the most exclusive and upscale clubs in the desert gem of Scottsdale, Arizona such as: Myst, Axis-Radius, Pussycat Lounge, Cafe Carumba, as well as many downtown Raves ... This artist is trail-blazing his name across the western nightlife sky!

Mad Mix Mike With The Infamous Deadmau 5

Mad Mix Mike is truly enthralling his dance floors with edgey sets infused with an essence of Rave days, just for good measure! He follows the most prominent global artists in the House music industry (i.e. Deadmau 5) and takes his cue from only those he would deem worthy of jacking his wild and innovative sets. Despite Mike's 22 years, age and experience are factors that simply aren't an issue affecting his professional development and natural talent. The ability to master a deck came intuitively for Mike and even as a teen he made industry powers sit up and take notice of him. In 2002, he was voted NW Indiana and Chicagoland's DJ of the month. Since that time, Mad Mix Mike has aggressively and pro-actively moved his career not only across country from Chicago to Scottsdale, Arizona, but he has rapidly earned the respect of many industry colleagues and followers of the House music movement. The Buzz received many comments from Mike's peers and fan base on his teaser, giving the impression that this DJ is truly a force that positively influences all those he comes into contact with. Chris T stated this about Mike: "By far one of the best-hands down all around House DJ's in AZ. Keep bangin' Mike." (Buzz Comments, 04-13-09)

Matt Chick noted: "I would def have to agree with everything they said about DJ Mad Mix Mike. I have watched his videos of him spinning and would have to agree that he is just amazing DJ. Love from Chicago Mike" (Buzz Comments, 04-13-09) Mad Mix Mike is most certainly an artist that we feel is one to flag as a must experience, if in the elite nightlife circuit of Scottsdale, Arizona. His career is blossoming with an allure that is attracting many loyal followers. On that note, be sure to read his Biography, check out the footage of Mike spinning and keep his name on your list of artists to follow! We applaud his creativity exhibited in a clever tracks he recently developed which integrated a segment of Dane Cook's stand up comedy act, "Just Wanna Dance" from "Harmful If Swallowed". He beautifully overlays Dane's vocal routine with Lady Gaga's "Just Dance"!! He then segues into more of Dane's comedy gig wrapped with "Somebody's Watching Me"...it's down right ingenious!!You can sample more of Mike's work by hitting him up on MySpace and downloading his wild and crazy Rockstar Status set....you'll be tearing the walls down when you are through sampling it!! It's in YOUR FACE and only for the House savvy in the crowd!!!

Mad Mix Mike Throwing It Down At Switch in Scottsdale, Arizona!

DJ Mad Mix Mike's Official Biography

DJ Mad Mix Mike was introduced to House music in 1999. He developed it into his own genre of Electro House. Chicago native Mike envied some of the great mix masters such as Bad Boy Bill, Julian Jumpin Perez, and the Hot Mix 5.

At just the young age of 15, Mike was developing into a DJ who could really rock the party. He was voted 2002 NW Indiana and Chicagoland DJ of the month. Mike, now 22, currently residing in Phoenix, AZ has quickly become one of the most popular house DJs. He has brought Chicago style house music to the Valley with great support. Mike is an in your face DJ with hard-hitting beats. " My first gig was a H.S. graduation party where i rocked a track called "Better off Alone" Alice DeeJay, from that moment on I knew that I would always have a love for House music, it was a natural high for me." Mike was notoriously known for playing a large Rave in Chicago and at the end of his set his mixer caught on fire due to working it too hard.

He quickly incorporated the reputation of being a "mad" (crazy) DJ. Mike had know established a name for himself "Mad Mix Mike" From his insane beat matching skills to his wicked scratching Mike will have your blood pumping all night long. Mike is the up and coming future to the Arizona House music scene. He is rising up as one of the hardest working DJ's/promoters in AZ. He has been spinning at some of Arizona's top clubs (Myst, Axis-Radius, Pussycat Lounge, Cafe Carumba, as well as many downtown Raves). Be on the lookout for Mad Mix Mike at your next club experience! For more information or bookings email Mike: djmadmixmike@yahoo.com

Mad Mix Mike

 EXCLUSIVE BUZZ DJ SURVEY FOR MAD MIX MIKE

1. What inspired you to pick your DJ your name?

A great story….. but long story short, I was prepping for a set at a local venue in Chicago. I was downstairs in my friends basement practicing a mix and I couldn't get on tempo. I was getting mad at the turntable because the needle was skipping. I gave up after failed attempts and later on at the gig made a snarled facial expression when I was mixing that record. My friend came up to me and said “that mix was mad!”. Needless to say I nailed it and had a great set! That’s where the name Mad Mix Mike came into play.

2. What kind of music do you like to spin?

I like to spin everything, I have a love for all genres of House music. Right now I am spinning mainly Electro and Progressive House in Phoenix (my favorite).

3. What and who are some of your major influences (artists, DJs, etc.)?

Definitely growing up in Chicago my major influences were the “Hot Mix 5” Bad Boy Bill and Mickey “Mixin'” Oliver. Also, my uncle who taught me almost everything I know . I can’t forget about the fans either who have supported me throughout the years and showed up to all my events. ;)

Mickey "Mixin" Oliver

4. Biggest reward about being a DJ?

Just playing out and watching the House music lovers get down to your music. Knowing your getting paid for having fun helps out too.

5. Biggest pet peeve about being a DJ?

Being asked to play a request at a club and having the “birthday girl’s” best friend coming up to you and asking to play a song for them.

6. What is the best party you have ever spun at?

The best party that I have ever spun at would have to be in Chicago with Julian ‘Jumpin'’ Perez and Bobby D. Huge house party!

7. If you could mix at a club or party anywhere, where would it be and with whom?

Avalon Nightclub in Cali, with Bad Boy Bill!

Mad Mix Mike With The World Renowned DJ Bad Boy Bill

8. In what cities have you spun? Are you a resident DJ at any clubs right now?

Chicago, Phoenix, and Scottsdale. No, I’m floating around! I like to change It up.

The HAWT AXIS RADIUS CLUB IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ WHERE MMM HAS ROCKED!

9. What is the hottest club you have ever been to, either as a DJ or a patron?

Energy Thursdays in Melrose Park, IL.

10. Do you plan out your sets or do you play to the crowd's reactions?

I do plan out my sets, but I will change it depending on crowd reactions. They usually like what I play!

11. If you could design a club, name three important aspects of it's layout.

The bar would be ginormous! DJ booth would be rotating in the middle of the floor, so everyone could see what I was doing, and plenty of Go-Go dancers.

12. Techno/Trance or Mash-up/Hip Hop

House music baby! It's all about the House.

13. East Coast or West Coast?

West Coast and Midwest

14. MAC or PC?

Mac

15. Top favorite 3 tracks of all time.

Alice DeeJay- Better off Alone,

Marc V. Poogie Bear- War,

Quad City Dee Jays- Tootsee Roll.

MAD MIX MIKE

Keeping the beat INSANELY HAWT WITH MAD MIX MIKE!

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