Mic Little

Michael Johnson was born to Sam Johnson and Karen McGhee on March 23, 1993 He comes from a long line of singers and artists such as (Sam Johnson a Jazz Musician, Charlie Wilson of the Gap Band and Gospel Icon Daryl Cooley). It was destined that Michael would aspire to become a singer himself. Having this wide range of musical talents in his family is a plus because it pushes Michael to strive for musical success. However, growing up in the heart of South Central Los Angeles has had its challenges and share of negative influences. Michael's parents realized the significance of keeping him focused and out of trouble. Attending church faithfully, playing basketball and skateboarding contributed to channeling Michael's energy into something positive. At the age of four, Michael began singing and performing at church. He sang in the church choir every Sunday and performed at various functions around the city. The congregation and audiences were blown away by the range and strength of Michael's voice. Michael was later introduced to his cousin "Tee-Low" from the hit R & B group "Next". Tee-Low then phoned Super Producer/Song Writer Walter Lil Walt Millsap III of Conjunction Ent. for an audition by phone. Walter felt that Michaels audition carried over only okay. It was eight months later, on the evening of Michaels aunt Carolyn White's live recording at West Angeles C.O.G.I.C that Walter was blown away by Michaels live performance. That evening after the live recording Michael was introduced to Walter. Coincidentally, Walter and Michaels family fellowshipped in the same church and Michael's father was the organ instructor for Walter in his youth. It was that moment Walter stamped Michael as Lil' Mike, the next Michael Jackson.Super Producer/Song Writer Walter Lil Walt Millsap III and Song Writer Candice Nelson, who have collaborated together producing and writing for artist such as Alicia Keys, Brandy, J-Lo, Mary J. Blige, Brooke Valentine and many more began working on Lil' Mike's career. One evening at Walters office, Walter and Candice asked Lil Mike to sit and jot down all the things that have happened to him in his life. From that list Walter and Candice began developing Lil Mikes unique style. Walter provided vocal instructions and recorded and produced ten songs for Lil Mikes demo.After the demos were recorded, Walter phoned A&R, Jay Brown of Island Def Jam Records. Jay Brown then flew from New York to Los Angeles to meet Lil Mike personally. Jay Brown was so impressed by Michaels voice and demo presentation that he phoned CEOs L.A. Reid and Jay-Z to set up a show case. Days later Walter and Lil Mike flew to New York for the show case. L.A. Reid, Jay-Z and Def Jam staff were immensely blown away and immediately offered Lil Mike a contract with Def Jam.