About Me
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BIOGRAPHY
Entertainment industry entrepreneur Mike Coates began his career in the mid 90’s by getting his feet wet promoting a large number of concert tours and producing international recording and multimedia projects.
Born in Europe, Mike grew up in Oslo, Norway. He was taken out of regular public school classes to practice classical instruments when his teacher noticed his musical potential at the early age of seven. Mike’s interest in the music and entertainment industry increased when he was offered an internship at a local radio station where he was given access to professional studios and recording equipment. After quickly learning the ropes at the radio station he was gradually promoted to studio technician and given his own airtime at the age of fourteen.
From developing his craft as a radio disc jockey, Mike begin promoting small events that rapidly grew into large concert productions. In high school he formed two separate R&B groups that played local clubs and moved on to compete in area talent shows and bigger competitions as there talents advanced.
As a teenager, Mike was encouraged to follow a career in engineering but decided to explore the entertainment industry where he could be more creative. After graduating from high school, he developed an international youth exchange program called "Edutainment" for underprivileged youths. The program was later used as a model for similar projects organized by the European Union.
As Edutainment’s popularity increased, new opportunities emerged. After meeting with several major recording artists and producers as they toured Europe, he was introduced to the art of record production and professional songwriting. Mike then decided to put his creativity to work which resulted in the establishment of several multifaceted businesses including the international entertainment corporation A&M Entertainment in 1997. Working on several world tours with artists such as Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wu-Tang Clan and Public Enemy.
Mike later moved to Florida where he attended the private University Full Sail, geared toward the entertainment industry and known for its around-the-clock schedule. Mike Coates continued his music career in 2005 spurring the launch of Mike Coates Productions. Mike would later be appointed to direct the official Tupac Legacy Tour which was postponed in 2006. Mike has since then been remarkably balancing his production abilities with an umbrella of different business engagements in Asia, Europe and North America.
SELECTED CLIENTS
HBO, MTV Networks, Akon, Mercedes-Benz, Ritz-Carlton, NRJ Radio, Macy's, Justin Timberlake, Universal Music Group, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Virgin Records, SONY BMG Music Entertainment, EMI, Atlantic, Wu-Tang Clan, Toni & Guy, 50 Cent, Chanel, Coca-Cola, VH1, New York Fashion Week.
CONTACT
For all producer related inquiries.
A&M Entertainment Inc.
Telephone: +1 (310) 295-4150
Fax: +1 (310) 295-4130
www.amentertainment.com
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