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      From the movie screen to the television screen... from the stage to the studio... the multi-talented artist, Mike Serrette , has ventured down all of these roads. Yet, being a progressive thinker, he frequently reminds himself that the best is yet to come.
    This native New Yorker began his creative journey as a drummer, working with a wide range of stars such as: Doug E. Fresh, Martha & the Vandellas, Ollie Woodson , and Esther Satterfield . Then, one day, Mike and the rap producer, Bill Moore , recorded a rough demo of a geopolitical rap tune, called “The Big Throwdown†. Mike played most of the instruments and did something unusual for him: he rapped. They quickly landed deals with the legendary R&B label, Brunswick Records , as well as Rissa Chrissa Recorcds , which both decided to use the rough demo to press records. Well, in 1981, “The Big Throwdown†(released with the group name of South Bronx ), became one of the first rap records with serious political lyrics to get airplay. It was an amazing feat for a rough demo, especially by an artist not known as a rapper !
     Upon releasing the high-energy follow-up tune, “The Bottom Line†, Mike moved to Los Angeles, into a different world of opportunity: acting . First, he performed in a commercial for the 1988 Olympics , with Lakeside band members, Fred Alexander Jr. and Barrinton “Bo†Henderson , as well as the NBC newscaster, Fritz Coleman .
      Shortly after that, Mike assumed the stage name of Michael Bedrock , and continued in his new direction. Next, America would see him on an episode of the hit sitcom, Who's the Boss , as a bartender serving drinks to Tony Danza and "the one and only"... Frank Sinatra . Some special business appearances on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Married with Children (as well as other top shows) soon followed. Mike even had fun on the big screen in the Kid ‘n Play movie, Class Act , in which he photo-doubled for Doug E Doug in part of a car chase scene.
      The merging of Mike's artistic skills took place when he met respected director, Ed Cambridge . Ed offered him the chance to act and play in the band for the stage play, Made to Order , starring Marla Gibbs , Esther Rolle and others. Mike felt honored, and went on to handle his “double-duty†brilliantly.
     Well, eventually, everything in life seems to come full-circle and, once again, Mike is focusing on his first love : music . He has even come 360 degrees with his name, using his original name instead of Michael Bedrock. A new, solo project is in the works. An online music label (which he co-owns with producer/artist Gary Ty Johnson ) is forthcoming. So, stay tuned, because THE BEST IS YET TO COME !