Mix Master Mike

Michael Schwartz (born April 4, 1970), better known by his stage name Mix Master Mike, is an American turntablist best known for his work with Beastie Boys.
Born in San Francisco, California, Mix Master Mike is of German and Filipino descent. Mix Master Mike came to prominence upon winning the 1992 New Music Seminar/Supermen Inc. DJ Battle for World Supremacy in New York City, becoming the first West Coast DJ ever to do so. In the same year Mix Master Mike won the DMC World DJ Championships as a member of the turntablismcollective Rock Steady DJs with DJ Qbert and DJ Apollo, establishing Mix Master Mike as one of the pre-eminent DJs in the industry. This success was followed by triumph in the 1993 DMC Championships, this time as part of the duo Dream Team with DJ Qbert.
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== Links to Peel ==
Peel discovered Mix Master Mike's work via his 'Anti-Theft Device' album in September 1998. He would play further material from the turntablist until 2001 on his radio programmes.
== Shows Played ==
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*15 September 1998: Billy Klubb (2xLP - Anti-Theft Device) Asphodel
*20 September 1998 (BFBS): 'Well Wicked (2xLP-Anti-Theft Device)' (Asphodel)
*12 October 1998 (BFBS): 'Rebel Enforcer (2xLP-Anti-Theft Device)' (Asphodel)
*20 October 1998: All Pro (CD – Anti-Theft Device) Asphodel 
*21 October 1998: Radiation (album - Anti-Theft Device) Asphodel 
*01 November 1998 (BFBS): 'Well Wicked (CD-Anti-Theft Device)' (Asphodel) (JP: 'Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't play a track called Well Wicked, but this one is worth hearing.')
*03 November 1998: Supa Wyde Laces (LP - Anti-Theft Device) Asphodel
*04 November 1998: 'Vyce Grip (CD-Anti-Theft Device)' (Asphodel)
*05 November 1998: All Pro (LP - Anti-Theft Device) Asphodel 
*11 November 1998: Anti-Theft Device (2xLP - Anti-Theft Device) Asphodel
*16 November 1998 (BFBS): 'Anti-Theft Device (CD-Anti-Theft Device)' (Asphodel) 
*01 December 1998: Suprize Packidge Remix (EP - Suprize Packidge) Asphodel
*08 December 1998: Audio Mass (EP - Surprize Package) Asphodel 
*December 1998 (FSK): Electrocute (CD - Anti-Theft Device) Asphodel
;2001
*02 January 2001: Suprize Packidge (Compilation CD: Beats From The Underground) Breakin Beats
== External Links ==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
*Official Website
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