DJ Mike Smoove is a long time member of the Core DJs. He has also worked with some of the hottest names in music, comedy, and sports. If that wasn’t enough, he has held his own at premiere venues all over the map as well. So couldn’t think of a better person to be spotlighted on the first That’s My DJ of 2016. Continue reading after the break to get to know a little bit more about the west coast sensation.
Background Info: DJ Mike Smoove is a name that holds some weight amongst the Hollywood elite. He has worked with everyone from the likes of Swizz Beatz to New York Jets player Antonio Cromartie. He fell in love with music early on but would spend his youth creating a name for himself as a basketball star. His moniker is even derived from his talents on the courts. Eventually, he went on to ease into the music game via a variety of mediums including rapping. Ultimately, it would be deejaying that won his heart. He got some equipment, linked up with some greats to learn the ropes, and the rest is pretty much history. To date, DJ Mike Smoove has rocked venues such as: Playhouse, Supperclub, The House Of Blues, and more. In 2010, he became a member of the infamous Core DJ coalition putting him in the A-list ranks with names that include: Kid Capri, Big Tigger, and DJ Scratch. Additionally, he can be heard on the air courtesy of Core DJ Radio / XM Shade 45. Smoove did a stint in the comedy world as well, serving as the DJ / musical director for projects with Bob Sumner (Def Comedy Jam). Smoove maintains the mind set of: “There is no better feeling than playing a song that everybody loves.” Successfully living out his dreams, the well established talent hopes to be an inspiration to others in the business. Also, he hopes to see the day where the DJ is once again the highly regarded life of the party and core of the music.
Other Ventures: Producer & Personal Fitness Trainer
Booking & Web Info: DJ Mike Smoove On Facebook / DJ Mike Smoove On Twitter / DJ Mike Smoove on Instagram /Business Contact – djmikesmoove@gmail.com
Mini Q&A:
The Illixer: Top three favorite deejays of all time?
DJ Mike Smoove: Kid Capri, Jazzy Jeff, DJ Scratch
TI: Favorite song or type of music to play?
DJ Mike Smoove: Favorite type of music is old school R&B, 80’s & 90’s.
TI: Favorite place to spin at and why?
DJ Mike Smoove: Game Sports Bar in Westchester. It has that down home feel. Like The Cheers of LA.
TI: One trait that is a must have for every real DJ?
DJ Mike Smoove: Being able to read the crowd & step outside the box i.e. your comfort zone.
TI: If you could change one thing about the art of deejaying today it would be?
DJ Mike Smoove: DJs would need to first learn on vinyl records without the computer. Its trains your ear for music, beats, bpm’s, etc.
