Mick (DJ)

Mick Batyske (known by his stage name DJ MICK, sometimes styled as MICK, and formerly Mick Boogie )[3] is an American DJ and entrepreneur.[2] He is an A-list DJ and spun private parties for celebrities including Kanye West,[4] LeBron James, Jay-Z and Will Smith.[5][6][7] In addition to his mix tape releases, he has performed in venues internationally, including New York City, Dubai, Tokyo, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.[8] As an entrepreneur, he has invested in various start-up companies including Localeur, in which he is also an advisor and consultant.[2][9]

MICK
Birth nameMick Batyske
Also known asMICK, DJ MICK, Mick Boogie
BornYoungstown, Ohio, U.S.
GenresHip hop, Open Format
Occupation(s)DJ,[1] Entrepreneur,[2] Consultant
InstrumentsTurntable
Websitemick.co

Early life and education

Mick was born in Youngstown, Ohio. He attributes his musical taste to the different songs he listened to as a child.[1] His mother bought him records when he was young and he also learned to play the piano and drums while attending school.[2][7] He attended John Carroll University where he earned both a bachelor's degree and MBA.[1] While attending John Carroll, he worked as a radio DJ for WJCU 88.7, and later for Power 107.5 and Z107.9.[1] While attending grad school, he decided to turn his music hobby into a career.[2] After graduating college, he became the official DJ of the Cleveland Cavaliers.[10][11] In 2008, decided to move to New York City and ended up moving to Brooklyn, New York.[1]

DJ and performance career

Mick has performed in venues in the United States and internationally, including New York City, Dubai, Tokyo, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.[8][12]

Mick was the DJ at a private event for Jodie Foster at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.[13] 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.[14][15]

Mick expanded his performances in 2012 with a performance at Vibe's Magazine 20th Anniversary party.[16] He was also in attendance for Super Bowl XLVII where he performed alongside The Roots at the annual Madden Bowl party,[17] an event that he also performed for 2013.[18] 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[19] and a party for Aerosmith's Steven Tyler at The Darby in New York City.[20]

It was in 2012 that Mick began a one-year deejay residency at Hyde, inside the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada.[21] During one of his sets over Memorial Day weekend in 2012, Jennifer Lopez debuted her single Goin' In.[22] He also started touring internationally, including traveling with VH1 in India to promote its revamped VH1 India channel.[23] He also performed at Entertainment Weekly's annual EMMY Award party in Los Angeles[24] and on MTV during the MTV Video Music Awards' Rap Fix show.[25] His private performances in 2013 included a party hosted by Jay-Z and Beyonce during the NBA All Star Weekend in Houston, Texas[26] and the Miami launch event of a new Audemars Piguet watch, hosted by the company's brand ambassador LeBron James.[27]

Music and production career

Mick began releasing mixtapes after college. His collaborations have included works with Jay-Z, Eminem and Peter Bjorn and John.[28][29] His 2006 mixtape The Pre-Up, hosted by Eminem and The Alchemist (an early release of some tracks from Eminem Presents: the Re-Up), was cited by Rolling Stone as one of the top five hip hop mix CDs of the year.[30] In 2007, he worked with Little Brother on the mixtape And Justus for All.[31]

Also in 2007, Mick collaborated with Busta Rhymes to pay tribute to deceased producer James "Dilla" Yancey on the mixtape Dillagence. Busta Rhymes referred to him as a "hiphop historian" for putting together the project.[32] Mick has presided over several critically acclaimed mash-ups, including Adele 1988 (which combines Adele's debut album with artists ranging from Naledge to Big Pooh) and Viva La Hova, which mashed up Jay-Z and Coldplay. In 2011, inspired by the A Tribe Called Quest documentary Beats, Rhymes, & Life, Mick released Excursions: A Tribe Called Quest mixtape.

In 2010, Mick began the release of a yearly mixtape called Summertime in which he collaborates with his childhood idol DJ Jazzy Jeff.[33][34] The series has featured new and unreleased material from Will Smith.[35] The same year, Mick started his twice-annual collaboration with Stylecaster called Sounds From The Front Row for New York Fashion Week.[36]

Mick was hired by HBO in 2011 to produce and mix the How To Make It In America soundtrack with Scott Vener.[37] In 2012, Mick released a mix called Obamify, a compilation mix of Barack Obama's playlist on Spotify.[38] Also in 2012, Mick collaborated with photographer Jonathan Mannion to pay tribute to his childhood inspiration, The Beastie Boys, with a mixtape entitled Grand Royal.[39] Gwyneth Paltrow also listed his remix "Lost Part 2" as one of her favorite songs to travel to.[40] Mick is the music supervisor and curated the soundtrack for NBA Live 14.[41] He was also nominated for an award by the Guild of Music Supervisors in 2014.[42]

Select discography
Year Title Notes
2014 Summertime Volume 5 Collaboration with DJ Jazzy Jeff[33]
2013 Sounds From The Front Row Collaboration with Stylecaster[43]
2013 Summertime Volume 4 Collaboration with DJ Jazzy Jeff[33]
2013 SlamXMick Art Basel Collaboration with SlamXHype[44]
2013 SXSWi Interactive 2013 Collaboration with Tristan Walker. Music chosen by leaders in the tech and entrepreneur community.[45]
2013 NBA Live 2014 Mixtape for EA Sports[46]
2012 Summertime Volume 3 Collaboration with DJ Jazzy Jeff
2011 Summertime Volume 2 Collaboration with DJ Jazzy Jeff
2009 Re-Living Thing Collaboration with Peter Bjorn and John[47]
2009 UKNOWBIGSEAN
2009 Biggie: Unbelievable Collaboration with Diddy.[47]
2009 2009:Grammy Remix Project Mick Boogie and Terry Urban mixtape compilation of the 2009 Grammy nominees.[47]
2008 1988 Mixtape with Adele.[47]
2008 Viva La Hova Mix tape with Jay-Z and Coldplay.[47]
2007 Dilla-Gence Mixtape with Busta Rhymes.[47]
2007 And Justice For All Little Brother mixtape. Also worked as A&R.[47]
2007 The Graduate Kanye West mixtape.[47]
2006 The Pre-Up Collaboration with Eminem and various artists. Includes pre-releases from Eminem Presents: The Re-Up.[47]
2006 Kick In The Door Collaboration with Joey Fingaz and The Kickdrums featuring Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco, Mobb Deep, Rick Ross, and various other artists.[48]

Business career

Mick is an entrepreneur and has invested in various startup companies.[12] In 2007 he co-founded Motivation Boutique, a hip-hop clothing store located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[49] It is located within the campus of the University of Michigan and launched an online store in 2009.[49] He is also known for branding and marketing, having spoken at events such as South by Southwest, New York University, and Digital DUMBO.[12] He has consulted on projects for HBO and scored national television commercials for Adidas.[12] He also starred in a national TV commercial for Microsoft Bing that premiered during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.[50] Additional appearances include City Girl Diaries and Rap Fix Live. As an investor, Mick has been involved with the startup of numerous companies including Localeur, Dart, and Stublisher.[51]

Mick brought his entrepreneurship and mixing together in 2013 with the release of SXSWi Interactive 2013.[45] The mixtape featured 24 songs and chosen by leaders in the tech and entrepreneurial community, including social media consultant Gary Vaynerchuk.[45]

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