Open Mic Graphics

THE COMPANY
O.M.G. is a freelance design company owned and operated by "Demigodz" co-founder "Open Mic" Mike LaRose. Based in New London, Connecticut and working the professional field since the year 2000, O.M.G. specializes in urban entertainment graphic design. With a wide array of clientele ranging from independant to major recording labels, O.M.G. continues to grow successful by providing high quality services for respectable rates.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Mike LaRose, known by his performing title "Open Mic", was born in San Diego, CA. in 1975. His family relocated to southeastern Connecticut in the early 80's where he spent most of his upbringing. In grade school he displayed a natural talent for art, with works inspired by graffiti and comic book artists.. Growing up listening to "Doc Nine's Rap Explosion" and being an avid fan of hip-hop culture, Mike started producing and writing his own music in 1989 as part of the "Native Tongue" influenced hip-hop duo "The Nobility.. During high school Mike progressed in his artistic and musical skills, "The Nobility" expanded to form the first generation of "Demigodz" and ties were made with Brooklyn crews "Full Force" and "Alien Nation".. After graduating in 1994, Mike became an active member of New Haven's "Universal Zulu Nation" and co-hosted "Boombox From The Boondocks" on Uconn's radio station WHUS.. In the mid 90's he worked on a range of "Demigodz" projects including "Extra-Terra-Astralz" (feat. Apathy, Naptron and Eternia) and the "Sureshot Affair" EP (Apathy & Open Mic) feat. co-production by Al T. McLaren of "Jamonit Productions".. Mike took a leave from the scene in 1999 to get married and celebrate the birth of his daughter Cassandra. Shortly after, Apathy requested Mike's graphics expertise in creating artwork for his debut solo 12" releases with indie label "Bronx Science". Impressed with the results, the label offered Mike the role of lead artist and launched his professional design career.. In 2001 the recently restructured "Demigodz" crew had a large buzz in the underground. Mike contributed vocals to the widely publicized UK 12" "Science Of The Bumrush" and "The Godz Must Be Crazy" EP. His musical involvement helped to expand his design clientele which ranged from indie's such as "Babygrande" to majors including "Warner Bros." and "Atlantic".. After the birth of his son Brandon, Mike began work on a new recording venture with former Nobility/Demigodz co-founder Air-P entitled "Megadonz". Today Mike resides with his family in New London, Connecticut. He is currently working on various musical developments as well as operating a freelance graphic design business which caters to independant and major record labels.