At a young age, Mikie’s flair for entertaining and enthusiastic presence impacted many. A true musician, in every sense of the word, Mikie grew up playing the Piano and Saxophone. While discovering new programs for his digital music studio, He came across a new music program that would change his outlook on music forever. He sat endlessly teaching himself how to recreate the music he loved most. From his own garage came funky house beats and deep, groovy baselines that would sound like no other. Growing up in the tale end of the Disco era, and in the birth of the 80’s pop revolution, Mikie was influenced from the likes of his past. Already a natural entertainer at heart, his desire to share his music with others, motivated him to learn how to DJ. Based in Los Angeles, He toured many popular club’s and Electronic Dance Music festival’s making him one of the most in demand, up and coming DJ’s.
Mikie Smithers has accomplished in a few years what many DJ’s hope to accomplish in their whole careers. Already known for his phenomenal productions, his tracks have been featured on popular radio stations and television shows and commercials such as, WB’s Felicity, Fox Sports Net, and Blue Torch TV. , Fox 54321, ESPN, Fuel Network, Jack9.com, Groove Radio/Sirrus Radio, and Power Tools LA on Power 106 FM and even a Hot Tamales candy commercial. His music is also featured on the highly anticipated and award winning documentary movie about Miami WMC “Put the Needle on the Record†and the Playboy Magazines DVD Bench Warmers. Along with his strong production skills his DJ skills are equally as impressive and expressively energetic. His fun crazy interacting style behind the decks is sure to put smiles on faces and blisters on feet. Mikie has performed with artists such as Steve Smooth, Bad Boy Bill, Filo & Peri, Fedde La Grand, Judge Jules, Benny Benassi, Granite & Phunk, Starkillers, James Zabiela, Seb Fontaine, Paul Oakenfold, Judge Jules, Donald Glaude, JJ Flores, Static Revenger, Serge Devant and George Acosta just to name a few not to mention DJ’d in the biggest Music Festivals, Arena’s, and Night Clubs in 9 countries. Toured throughout North America, South America, Puerto Rico, and Europe. He’s well known for his residency's on MTV’s the Grind in Europe/Romania, www.DubRadioPR.com out of Puerto Rico and last but not least Wet Grooves the 1 Pool Party for 6 years straight at WMC Miami. His sponsors include his own custom turntable slip mat from Sic Mats and Tank Farm Clothing.The best way to experience Mikie Smithers is in person, a fan of music as well as a solidified DJ/Producer; Mikie Smithers continues to provide one of the best evenings around. His release of his EP “Movement of the People†on acropolisRPM has definitely turned some heads in the industry, followed up strongly with his RMX of Endless Summer released on Netherlands label Seqsoul on there Sexy EP; this was one of the hottest new Deep House tracks of the summer! Keep your eyes and ears opened for his new Electro House release on System Recordings out of the NYC called “Obsession†feat. Miss Jean Curley on the vocals. At the rate he’s going, who knows how many he’ll have charmed by year’s end!
