MICK (DJ)
| MICK | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mick Batyske |
| Also known as | Mick Boogie |
| Born | Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York |
| Genres | Hip hop, Open Format |
| Occupation(s) | DJ,Entrepreneur, Consultant |
| Instruments |
Drums Piano Turntable |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Website | iammick |
Mick Batyske (known by his stage name MICK, formerly Mick Boogie) is an American DJ and entrepreneur. He is an A-list DJ and spun private parties for celebrities including Kanye West,LeBron James, Jay-Z and Will Smith. In addition to his mix tape releases, he has performed in venues internationally, including New York City, Dubai, Tokyo, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. As an entrepreneur, he has invested in numerous start-up companies including Localeur in which he is also an advisor and consultant.
MICK was born Mick Batyske in Youngstown, Ohio. He attributes his musical taste to the different songs he listened to as a child. His mother bought him records when he was young and he also learned to play the piano and drums while attending school. MICK attended John Carroll University where he earned both a bachelor's degree and MBA. While attending John Carroll, MICK worked as a radio DJ for WJCU 88.7, and later for Power 107.5 and Z107.9. While attending grad school, he decided to turn his music hobby into a career. After graduating college, MICK became the official DJ of the Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2008, MICK realized to continue his love of music as a career, he would need to move to New York City and ended up moving to Brooklyn, New York.
MICK has performed in venues in the United States and internationally, including New York City, Dubai, Tokyo, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
MICK was the DJ at a private event for Jodie Foster at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. The same year he deejayed at the "Two Kings" influencer dinner held by LeBron James and Jay Z, an annual event that he has made several appearances at since 2008.
MICK expanded his performances in 2012 with a performance at Vibe's Magazine 20th Anniversary party. He was also in attendance for Super Bowl XLVII where he performed alongside The Roots at the annual Madden Bowl party, an event that he also performed for 2013. His 2012 birthday party was an event that featured a set that he personally performed and a performance by DMC of Run DMC. He also performed at Brian Atwood's New York Fashion Week party at the Four Seasons and a party for Aerosmith's Steven Tyler at The Darby in New York City.
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