In the world of DJ’ing and entrepreneurialship, Michael London aka DJ Shadow is a force to be reckoned with. His years of experience in the radio and record promotion industry and his drive to be the best have propelled him to the top of his trade.He is sought by many for his knowledge and craft as he continues to reinvent himself and the game.
Michael London started DJ’ing in Germany in 1984 and started his radio career by interning at WQIM Magic 95. He got his first airshift doing overnights at WXVI at the end of 1987. He has worked for a number of radio stations such as WZHT, WXVI, WSKN, WJWZ and WKXN in various job positions such as GM/Operational Manager, Program Director, Music Director, mixshow jock, morning show co-host and evening drive jock. He also did a syndicated radio mixshow for 12 years called the “SNA Party Remix†and the 7 O‘clock Mixdown.
In 1990, Michael started his own entertainment company call Southern Network Association (S.N.A.) which included a record pool, production company and promotion company.
S.N.A. Record Pool serviced the top DJ's in the state of Alabama.
S.N.A. Promotions did indie and street promotions for such labels as Universal, Deathrow, Columbia, Island, Rap-a-Lot, LaFace, MCA, Tommy Boy and Interscope.
Promoting artists such as GUCCI MANE, THE SHOP BOYZ, DIRTY, EIGHTBALL & MJG, NELLY, DEM FRANCHIZE BOYZ, KILO, THE ROOTS, DR. DRE, PHARCYDE, GOODIE MOB, PRINCE, MARY J BLIGE, 2 PAC, BLACKSTREET, TAG TEAM, TMI BOYZ, CHAKA DEMUS & PLIERS, ADINA HOWARD, SMALL TYME BALLERS.
S.N.A. Production was a full digital production studio and ad agency, whose clients included the Democratic party, Alabama State government, Visa and Mastercard, and various radio stations in the Southeast.
In 2002, Michael opened his first soundscan retail store called London Music. In 2004, Michael retired from S.N.A. and became Operational Manager for WBFZ radio in Selma, Alabama.
However, the spirit of entrepreneurialship remained in his blood. So, in October 2006, Michael became the Chief Operational Officer for LongMoney Entertainment Music group, handling the day-to-day operations for the recording studio, the record label, and concert promotions.
In 2007, Michael London started his present company, LONDON II LONDON MEDIA, a multi-media management company and ad agency which produces and handles voice-over production, music production, video production and TV syndication.
Michael is also a sought-after entertainment consultant and he is co-executive producer of a brand new syndicated entertainment video mix show called MIX-TAPE TV 2008. As well, he is a member of one of the largest DJ movements in the world -- the BumSquad DJz
Michael London Highlights and Awards:
Revolution DJs Impact Award 2007
Board Member for the Museum of Urban Arts Birmingham Alabama
Board member for the Bumsquad DJZ
Member of the Alabama Governor’s Cultural and Youth committee 2005
Media Coordinator for the 40th year anniversary Jubilee
City of Selma/National Voting Rights
Museum- March 2005
For more information or to contact Michael London aka DJ Shadow:
FOR DJ SHADOW:
[email protected]
www.myspace.com/getshadow
VOICEOVER WORK:
[email protected]
www.myspace.com/michaellondonakadjshadow
FOR MUSIC PROMOTIONS, MARKETING,
TV AND FILM PRODUCTION, AND CONSULTATION:
[email protected]
www.myspace.com/michaellondonakadjshadow
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