{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2021}} {{short description|American DJ and entrepreneur}} {{COI|date=May 2018}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = MICK | genre = Hip-hop, open format | occupation = DJ,<ref name="ThePlainDealerMB">{{cite news | last =Bernstein | first =Margaret | title =Superstar DJ Mick Boogie returns to Cleveland, where his career began | newspaper =The Plain Dealer | date =July 16, 2011 | url =http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/07/superstar_deejay_mick_boogie_r.html | accessdate =February 6, 2014 }}</ref> entrepreneur,<ref name="HuffPostEntrepreneur">{{cite news | last =Picard | first =Michael | title =Mick Boogie: DJ, Entrepreneur | newspaper =The Huffington Post| date =November 12, 2012 | url =http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-picard/mick-boogie_b_2077122.html| accessdate =February 6, 2014 }}</ref> | website = {{URL|mick.co}} }}
'''Mick Batyske''', known by his stage name '''DJ MICK''' (also sometimes styled as '''MICK''') and formerly '''Mick Boogie''',<ref>{{cite news | title =Mick Birthday Party At Darby Downstairs | newspaper =Styled Magazine | url =http://gotham-magazine.com/galleries/mick-birthday-party-at-darby-downstairs | accessdate =February 9, 2014 }}</ref> is an American DJ and entrepreneur.<ref name="HuffPostEntrepreneur" /> He is an A-list DJ and spun private parties for celebrities including Kanye West,<ref>{{cite news | title =What Was Beyonce's Halloween Costume? | newspaper =People | date =November 2, 2011 | url =https://people.com/celebrity/what-was-beyoncs-halloween-costume/ | access-date =April 2, 2014 }}</ref> LeBron James, Jay-Z and Will Smith.<ref>{{cite news | last =Vozick-Levinson | first =Simon | title =Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith (AKA the Fresh Prince) rock for 'Hancock' | newspaper =Entertainment Weekly | date =July 3, 2008 | url =http://popwatch.ew.com/2008/07/03/hancock-fresh-p/| accessdate =April 2, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last =Leroy | first =Dan | title =Snap to It | newspaper =Miami New Times | date =December 21, 2006 | url =http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2006-12-21/music/snap-to-it&page=1/ |accessdate =February 9, 2014 }}</ref><ref name="ThePostPriceArch">{{cite news | last =Price | first =Caitlin | title =Mick Boogie to spin urban music into Athens mix | newspaper =The Post| location =Athens, Ohio | date =November 12, 2012 | url =http://thepost.ohiou.edu/content/mick-boogie-spin-urban-music-athens-mix-0| accessdate =February 6, 2014 }}</ref> In addition to his mix tape releases, he has performed in venues internationally, including New York City, Dubai, Tokyo, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.<ref name="LAweeklyinter">{{cite news | last =Glaser | first =Sam | title =From College Radio TO Remixing Jay-Z, Mick Boogie Is A Man On The Rise | newspaper =Las Vegas Weekly | date =October 10, 2012 | url =http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/2012/oct/10/college-radio-remixing-jay-z-mick-boogie-man-rise/| accessdate =February 9, 2014 }}</ref> As an entrepreneur, he has invested in various start-up companies including Localeur, in which he is also an advisor and consultant.<ref name="HuffPostEntrepreneur" /><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.phocuswire.com/Localeur-adds-a-twist-to-local-expert-tips-with-a-focus-on-actual-locals | title=Localeur adds a twist to local expert tips with a focus on actual locals | first=Nick | last=Vivion | work=Phocuswire | date=June 20, 2013}}</ref>
== 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.<ref name="ThePlainDealerMB" /> His mother bought him records when he was young and he also learned to play the piano and drums while attending school.<ref name="HuffPostEntrepreneur" /><ref name="ThePostPriceArch" /> He attended John Carroll University where he earned both a bachelor's degree and MBA.<ref name="ThePlainDealerMB" /> While attending John Carroll, he worked as a radio DJ for WJCU 88.7, and later for Power 107.5 and Z107.9.<ref name="ThePlainDealerMB" /> While attending grad school, he decided to turn his music hobby into a career.<ref name="HuffPostEntrepreneur" /> After graduating college, he became the official DJ of the Cleveland Cavaliers.<ref name="ClevelandWarpsSpees">{{cite news | last =Soeder | first =John | title =A warp-speed night with Cleveland Cavaliers' DJ Mick Boogie | newspaper =The Plain Dealer | date =March 20, 2008 | url =http://www.cleveland.com/music/index.ssf/2008/03/a_warpspeed_night_with_clevela.html | accessdate =February 8, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last =Jackson | first =Scoop | title =Can a DJ save the Cavs? | newspaper =ESPN | date =June 14, 2007 | url =https://www.espn.com/espn/print?id=2903858&type=Story&imagesPrint=off| access-date =February 9, 2014 }}</ref> In 2008, he decided to move to New York City and ended up moving to Brooklyn, New York.<ref name="ThePlainDealerMB" />
== DJ and performance career ==
Mick was the DJ at a private event for Jodie Foster at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.<ref name="CannesMickBoog">{{cite news | last =Kilday | first =Gregg | title =THR Honors Jodie Foster at Cannes Film Festival | newspaper =The Hollywood Reporter| date =May 8, 2011 | url =http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/thr-honors-jodie-foster-at-189934 | accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news | title =Jay-Z and Lebron James Host 2nd Annual Two Kings Dinner in New Orleans | newspaper =XXL Mag | date =February 12, 2008 | url =http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2008/02/jay-z-and-lebron-james-host-2nd-annual-two-kings-dinner-in-new-orleans/ | accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title =Jay-Z Explains Why He Didn't Do We Are The World 25 | newspaper =Nahright | date =February 13, 2010 | url =http://nahright.com/news/2010/02/14/video-jay-z-explains-why-he-didnt-do-we-are-the-world-25/dj-mick-boogie-attends-the-4th-annual-two-kings-dinner-on-february-13-2010-in-dallas-texas/| accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref>
Mick expanded his performances in 2012 with a performance at Vibe's Magazine 20th Anniversary party.<ref name="VibePriavetparty">{{cite news | title =DJ Mick Boogie's Favorite Spots to Chow and Chill in Brooklyn | newspaper =Vibe Magazine | date =September 18, 2012 | url =http://www.vibe.com/article/vibe-guide-dj-mick-boogies-favorite-spots-chow-and-chill-brooklyn | accessdate =February 8, 2014 }}</ref> He was also in attendance for Super Bowl XLVII where he performed alongside The Roots at the annual Madden Bowl party,<ref name="OKplayerMadden">{{cite news | last =Stats | first =Eddie | title =Mikc Boogie – illadeph/matic: The MaddenSessions | newspaper =OK Player| date =March 3, 2014 | url =http://www.okayplayer.com/news/mick-boogie-illadelphmatic-the-madden-sessions-nas-x-the-roots-superbowl-2012mixtape.html | accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref> an event that he also performed for 2013.<ref>{{cite news | last =Gaudiosi | first =John | title =Big Boi and Lil Wayne Headline Madden Bowl XiX in New Orleans | newspaper =The Hollywood Reporter | date =January 25, 2013 | url =http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/big-boi-lil-wayne-headline-415360| accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref> 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<ref>{{cite news | last =Jordon | first =Candace | title =Kim Kardashian, Heidi Klum and Rachel Zoe highlight shoe god Brian Atwood's star-filled party celebrating new campaign and first flagship store | newspaper =Chicago Now | date =September 20, 2012 | url =http://www.chicagonow.com/candid-candace/2012/09/kim-kardashian-heidi-klum-and-rachel-zoe-highlight-shoe-god-brian-atwoods-star-filled-party-celebrating-new-campaign-and-first-flagship-store/#image/1I deejayed designer Brian Atwood's New York Fashion Week party at the Four Seasons NYC.| accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref> and a party for Aerosmith's Steven Tyler at The Darby in New York City.<ref>{{cite news | title =John Krasinski and Emily Blunt's NYC Date Night | newspaper =US Weekly | date =November 28, 2012 | url =http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/john-krasinski-and-emily-blunts-nyc-date-night-20122811 | accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref>
It was in 2012 that Mick began a one-year deejay residency at Hyde, inside the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada.<ref>{{cite news | last =Frydenlund | first =Zach | title =Video: Mick Boogie Takes Over Las Vegas | newspaper =Complex | date =September 26, 2012 | url =http://www.complex.com/music/2012/09/video-mick-boogie-takes-over-las-vegas| accessdate =February 9, 2014 }}</ref> During one of his sets over Memorial Day weekend in 2012, Jennifer Lopez debuted her single Goin' In.<ref>{{cite news | title =JLO Celebrates Launch of New Single at Hyde Bellagio, Las Vegas | newspaper =Vegas News| date =May 28, 2012 | url =http://www.vegasnews.com/74180/jlo-celebrates-launch-of-new-single-at-hyde-bellagio-las-vegas.html| accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref> He also started touring internationally, including traveling with VH1 in India to promote its revamped VH1 India channel.<ref>{{cite news | title =Mick Spins in Style | newspaper =The Hindu| date =November 15, 2013 | url =http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/mick-spins-in-style/article5354531.ece| accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref> He also performed at Entertainment Weekly's annual EMMY Award party in Los Angeles<ref>{{cite news | title =Emmy Party Pictures: Entertainment Weekly, Variety, Bafta, HBO, the Governors Ball, and More | newspaper =BizBash| url =http://www.bizbash.com/entertainment-weekly-pre-emmy-party-entertainment-weekly-celebrated-weekend-presenting-sponsor/gallery/102291#.UxTBrIVWslo| accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref> and on MTV during the MTV Video Music Awards' Rap Fix show.<ref>{{cite video | people =Pusha-T, Lil Cease, Junior Mafia, Mick | title =Watch 'RapFixLive with Pusha-T, Lil-Cease & Junior Mafia on MTV's AMA All Access | medium =Television | publisher =MTV | date =August 22, 2013 | url =http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/08/22/watch-rapfixlive-with-pusha-t-lil-cease-junior-mafia-on-mtvs-vma-all-access/ | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20130822211140/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/08/22/watch-rapfixlive-with-pusha-t-lil-cease-junior-mafia-on-mtvs-vma-all-access/ | url-status =dead | archive-date =August 22, 2013 }}</ref> His private performances in 2013 included a party hosted by Jay-Z and Beyonce during the NBA All Star Weekend in Houston, Texas<ref>{{cite news | title =Beyonce & Jay-Z Celebrate All-Star Weekend in Houston | newspaper =People| date =February 18, 2013| url =https://people.com/celebrity/beyonc-jay-z-celebrate-all-star-weekend-in-houston/| access-date =March 3, 2014 }}</ref> and the Miami launch event of a new Audemars Piguet watch, hosted by the company's brand ambassador LeBron James.<ref>{{cite news | title =Audemars Piguet Celebrated Brand Ambassador Lebron James On The Launch Of His New Watch | newspaper =Audemars Piguet Website| date =September 27, 2013| url =http://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/news/2013/09/27/audemars-piguet-celebrated-brand-ambassador-lebron-james-on-the-launch-of-his-new-watch| accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref>
== Music and production career ==
Mick began releasing mixtapes after college. His collaborations have included works with Jay-Z, Eminem and Peter Bjorn and John.<ref>Leroy, Dan. "[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2006-12-21/music/snap-to-it&page=1 Snap to it: Comeback kids, rhymin' Limeys, and songs about partying defined Hip-Hop Nation in 2006] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407070107/http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2006-12-21/music/snap-to-it%26page%3D1/ |date=2014-04-07 }}", ''Miami New Times'', December 21, 2006. Retrieved on 2008-09-16.</ref><ref>{{cite news | title =Mick Boogie x Peter Bjorn & John Re-Living Thing | newspaper =Okay Player | url =http://www.okayplayer.com/news/Mick-Boogie-x-Peter-Bjorn-John-Re-Living-Thing-Mixtape.html | accessdate =March 14, 2014 }}</ref> 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.<ref>Serpick, Evan. "The Top 5 Mix CDs", ''Rolling Stone'', 2006-12-28, p. 105.</ref> In 2007, he worked with Little Brother on the mixtape ''And Justus for All''.<ref>Menconi, David. "Little Brother still together but now a duo", ''The News & Observer'', 2007-02-04, p. G12.</ref>
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 "hip-hop historian" for putting together the project.<ref>{{cite news | last =Paine | first =Jake | title =Busta Rhymes & Mick Boogie: Tale of The Tape | newspaper =HipHopDX | date =November 23, 2007 | url =http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.944/title.busta-rhymes-mick-boogie-tale-of-the-tape | accessdate =March 14, 2014 }}</ref> 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,''[http://www.thatsthatish.com/2009/08/mick-boogie-mixtapesmash-ups.html] 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.<ref name="STDjAzzy">{{cite news | title =Mixtape: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie Summertime Volume 4 | newspaper =Vibe | date =July 7, 2013 | url =http://www.vibe.com/article/mixtape-dj-jazzy-jeff-mick-boogie-summertime-vol-4 |accessdate =February 9, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last =Fruchter | first =Alexander | title =Mick Boogie Selects: The Recent Best of Mick Boogie | newspaper =Ruby Hornet | date =March 3, 2014 | url =http://rubyhornet.empresariolab.com/mick-boogie-selects-the-recent-best-of-mick-boogie/| accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref> The series has featured new and unreleased material from Will Smith.<ref>{{cite news | last =Anderson | first =Kyle | title =Will Smith revives Summertime on DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie's new mixtape | newspaper =Entertainment Weekly | date =June 11, 2012 | url =http://music-mix.ew.com/2012/06/11/will-smith-dj-jazz-jeff-summertime-mixtape/| accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref> The same year, Mick started his twice-annual collaboration with Stylecaster called Sounds From The Front Row for New York Fashion Week.<ref>{{cite news | title =Stylecaster & DJ Mick Boogie Present 'Sounds From The Front Row: Volume 5' | newspaper =Black Book | date =November 28, 2013 | url =http://www.bbook.com/stylecaster-dj-mick-boogie-present-sounds-from-the-front-row-volume-5/ | accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref>
Mick was hired by HBO in 2011 to produce and mix the How To Make It In America soundtrack with Scott Vener.<ref>{{cite news | last =Watercutter | first =Angela | title =How To Make It In America as a TV Soundtracker | newspaper =Wired | date =November 15, 2011 | url =https://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/10/tv-music-geek-scott-vener/| accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref> In 2012, Mick released a mix called Obamify, a compilation mix of Barack Obama's playlist on Spotify.<ref>{{cite news | title =Mixtape: Mick Boogie & Terry Urban "Obamify" | newspaper =Complex Mag | date =February 20, 2012 | url =http://www.complex.com/music/2012/02/mixtape-mick-boogie-terry-urban-obamify | accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news | title =Mick Boogie and Jonathan Mannion, Creating the Cover | newspaper =Hypetrak | date =April 18, 2012 | url =http://hypetrak.com/2012/04/mick-boogie-jonathan-mannion-creating-the-cover/| accessdate =March 14, 2014 }}</ref> Gwyneth Paltrow also listed his remix "Lost Part 2" as one of her favorite songs to travel to.<ref>{{cite web | last =Paltrow | first =Gwyneth| title =Fly better | publisher =Goop | date =June 21, 2012 | url =http://www.goop.com/journal/do/184/fly-better | accessdate =March 3, 2014}}</ref> Mick is the music supervisor and curated the soundtrack for NBA Live 14.<ref>{{cite news | last =Berkman | first =Cameron | title =Get A First Look at NBA Live 14 | newspaper =Maxim | date =November 6, 2013 | url =http://www.maxim.com/gaming/we-got-first-look-nba-live-14| accessdate =March 3, 2014 }}</ref> He was also nominated for an award by the Guild of Music Supervisors in 2014.<ref>{{cite web | title =4th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards: Nominees | publisher =Guild of Music Supervisors | date =February 13, 2014 | url =http://www.guildofmusicsupervisors.com/2014/02/4th-annual-guild-of-music-supervisors-awards-nominees/| accessdate =March 3, 2014}}</ref>
=== Select discography ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- ! scope="row" | '''2014''' | ''Summertime Volume 5'' | Collaboration with DJ Jazzy Jeff<ref name="STDjAzzy" /> |- ! scope="row" | '''2013''' | ''Sounds From The Front Row'' | Collaboration with Stylecaster<ref>{{cite news | title =Stylecaster & DJ Mick Boogie Present Sounds From The Front Row Volume 5 | newspaper =Black Book | date =November 28, 2013 | url =http://www.bbook.com/stylecaster-dj-mick-boogie-present-sounds-from-the-front-row-volume-5/| accessdate =February 9, 2014 }}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | '''2013''' | ''Summertime Volume 4'' | Collaboration with DJ Jazzy Jeff<ref name="STDjAzzy" /> |- ! scope="row" | '''2013''' | ''SlamXMick Art Basel'' | Collaboration with SlamXHype<ref>{{cite news | last =Stark | first =Tony| title =Mick – Art Basel 2013 Mix | newspaper =Def Pen Radio | date =December 7, 2013 | url =http://defpenradio.com/mick-art-basel-2013-mix| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20140407082011/http://defpenradio.com/mick-art-basel-2013-mix| url-status =usurped| archive-date =April 7, 2014| accessdate =February 9, 2014 }}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | '''2013''' | ''SXSWi Interactive 2013'' | Collaboration with Tristan Walker. Music chosen by leaders in the tech and entrepreneur community.<ref name="MTVHiveinteratcive" /> |- ! scope="row" | '''2013''' | ''NBA Live 2014'' | Mixtape for EA Sports<ref>{{cite news| title =NBA Live 14 Mixtape: New Music, New Features| newspaper =EA Sports| date =November 15, 2013| url =http://www.easports.com/nba-live/news-updates-gameplay/article/nba-live-14-soundtrack| accessdate =February 9, 2014| url-status =dead| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20140122060117/http://www.easports.com/nba-live/news-updates-gameplay/article/nba-live-14-soundtrack| archive-date =January 22, 2014}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | '''2009''' | ''Re-Living Thing'' | Collaboration with Peter Bjorn and John<ref name="Complex10mixes">{{cite news | title =10 Mick Boogie Mixtapes You Should Download Now | newspaper =Complex | date =February 10, 2010 | url = http://www.complex.com/music/2009/09/10-mick-boogie-mixtapes-you-should-download-now | accessdate =February 6, 2014 }}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | '''2009''' | ''UKNOWBIGSEAN'' | |- ! scope="row" | '''2009''' | ''Biggie: Unbelievable'' | Collaboration with Diddy.<ref name="Complex10mixes" /> |- ! scope="row" | '''2009''' | ''2009:Grammy Remix Project'' | Mick Boogie and Terry Urban mixtape compilation of the 2009 Grammy nominees.<ref name="Complex10mixes" /> |- ! scope="row" | '''2008''' | ''1988'' | Mixtape with Adele.<ref name="Complex10mixes" /> |- ! scope="row" | '''2008''' | ''Viva La Hova'' | Mix tape with Jay-Z and Coldplay.<ref name="Complex10mixes" /> |- ! scope="row" | '''2007''' | ''Dilla-Gence'' | Mixtape with Busta Rhymes.<ref name="Complex10mixes" /> |- ! scope="row" | '''2007''' | ''And Justice For All'' | Little Brother mixtape. Also worked as A&R.<ref name="Complex10mixes" /> |- ! scope="row" | '''2007''' | ''The Graduate'' | Kanye West mixtape.<ref name="Complex10mixes" /> |- ! scope="row" | '''2006''' | ''The Pre-Up'' | Collaboration with Eminem and various artists. Includes pre-releases from Eminem Presents: The Re-Up.<ref name="Complex10mixes" /> |- !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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/726/the_kickdrums_kick.html|title=The Kickdrums – Kick In The Door – Joey Fingaz, Mick Boogie, The KickDrums|website=LiveMixtapes|access-date=January 17, 2019}}</ref> |}
== Business career ==
Mick is an entrepreneur and has invested in various startup companies.<ref name="PhatStartupMusic">{{cite video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp248Llya-M |title=Music Tech and Branding with MICK previously known as DJ Mick Boogie |date=May 13, 2013 |publisher=ThePhatStartup via YouTube |people=Mick}}</ref> In 2007 he co-founded Motivation Boutique, a hip-hop clothing store located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.<ref name="WWV">{{cite news | title =Retail Spotlight: Motivation (Ann Arbor, MI) | newspaper =Complex | date =February 18, 2010 | url =http://www.complex.com/style/2010/02/retail-spotlight-motivation-ann-arbor-mi | accessdate =February 9, 2014 }}</ref> It is located within the campus of the University of Michigan and launched an online store in 2009.<ref name="WWV" /> He is also known for branding and marketing, having spoken at events such as South by Southwest, New York University, and Digital DUMBO.<ref name="PhatStartupMusic" /> He has consulted on projects for HBO and scored national television commercials for Adidas.<ref name="PhatStartupMusic" /> He also starred in a national TV commercial for Microsoft Bing that premiered during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.<ref>{{cite news | title =Mick Boogie& Terry Urban 'Bing' Commercial | newspaper =Soletron | date =August 31, 2011 | url =http://soletron.com/mick-boogie-terry-urban-bing-commercial-video/ | accessdate =February 25, 2014 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news | last =Baker | first =C. Daniel | title =Austin-based Travel Startup Localeur Expands to Add Houston | newspaper =Black Enterprise | date =May 20, 2013 | url =http://www.blackenterprise.com/small-business/austin-based-travel-startup-localeur-expands-to-add-houston/ | accessdate =February 9, 2014 }}</ref>
Mick brought his entrepreneurship and mixing together in 2013 with the release of ''SXSWi Interactive 2013''.<ref name="MTVHiveinteratcive">{{cite news | last =Aguiar | first =Steven | title =Mick Boogie and Tristan Walker Crowdsource Interactive 2013 Mix | newspaper =MTV Hive| date =March 8, 2013 | url =http://www.mtvhive.com/2013/03/08/mick-boogie-sxsw-mix/| accessdate =February 8, 2014 }}</ref> The mixtape featured 24 songs and chosen by leaders in the tech and entrepreneurial community, including social media consultant Gary Vaynerchuk.<ref name="MTVHiveinteratcive" />
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == *[http://iammick.com/ MICK official website] *[http://iammick.com/press Mick in the media] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20070627120303/http://www.mixtapekings.com/hiphop/djs/mick_boogie.asp Mick Boogie's Mixtape Discography at MixTapeKings.com] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20090225121311/http://www.thekoalition.com/press-play-dj-mick-boogie-interview/ Press Play: DJ Mick Boogie Interview with TheKoalition.com]
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