DJ Magic Mike

DJ Magic Mike

As a chart-topper since 1988, DJ Magic Mike is far from a new comer, but one who has always managed to remain a bit more underground. The Orlando, Florida native is even noted as “The Best Platinum Artist You Never Heard Of” in Vibe magazine. Beginning in 1989, the initial goal of the DJ and his comrades was to simply sell twenty to thirty thousand copies in hopes of seeing their names on the Billboard charts. So the crew released DJ MAGIC MIKE AND THE ROYAL POSSE which sold in excess of 1 million copies and is certified by RIAA.

A year later, Mike made history again with the release of BASS IS THE NAME OF THE GAME. The LP marked the first time a completely instrumental LP reached gold status. Soon after, in collaboration with the group Vicious Bass, DJ Magic Mike spawned yet another gold hit with the single "It's Automatic." The following albums, AIN'T NO DOUBT ABOUT IT and BASS: THE FINAL FRONTIER both received gold plaques as well by selling half a million copies each. In all, Mike has sold in excess of 5 million records worldwide with 1 Platinum and 6 gold LP’s to his credit.

As the years progressed, the scratch master became a visual legend, as one of the trio of DJ's for Coca-Cola, an impressive coup in television commercials. Mike was so captivating that others soon came knocking. Pioneer Electronics offered Mike a lucrative deal including national advertising in every mainstream magazine. That deal led to a current endorsement deal with Shure Electronics.. Because of his popularity, Mike has played to crowds ranging from 2000-20,000, including his infamous holiday weekend shows at House Of Blues (Downtown Disney) where he sold the venue out consistently for 12 years. His credibility within the music industry has led to more strategic alliances with such music notables as Sir Mix A Lot, Poison Clan, Q Bert and Shortkut from the Skratch Piklz, DJ Craze, MC Shy D, 12 Gauge and countless others. DJ Magic Mike is also credited as being the first artist of bass music achieving gold and platinum status as certified by the RIAA.

Clearly Mike is a fifteen-album veteran and one-man enterprise. "I changed the perception of what it meant to be a DJ. For many years if a person started out as a DJ and later explored other territories such as artistry, it wasn't accepted," says Mike. Determined, he overcame those barriers, and today is internationally respected in a variety of music circles. “I feel I helped change the role of the DJ not only through the southeast but the rest of the world. “You have heavyweights such as DJ Qbert, DJ Craze & Shortkut saying that I am the person who they followed when they started their careers. That’s a big thing to me.”

A few years ago, Mike released his first project in over 12 years titled “Beyond The Magic” and it got rave reviews from fellow artist, DJ’s and fans worldwide. The first single titled “We On” went to # 2 on Beatport’s break beat singles and also cracked the top 100 on iTunes electronic singles. Beyond The Magic topped the Beatport Electronica chart at #1 and also cracked the top 50 on iTunes and Amazon. This year, Mike has had tremendous success with the release of 4 singles all hitting top 5 success with 3 hitting the summit at #1. Drop The Bass 2020,, Plastic Wax w/ Krafty Kuts, and Call Me with OnDaMike. He’s also back in the studio putting the finishing touches on his upcoming new album “Another Dimension”. Once the album is done, keep your eyes and ears for the Magicman to appear soon near you!

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Paul Santana aka DJ Santana out of Tampa, FL grew up with his family heavily into the music scene. At the age of thirteen Paul began practicing mixing on two home turntables and a Radio Shack mixer. At the age of fourteen Paul received his first job spinning at a skating rink in Tampa, FL. His love for music grew throughout high school. Paul was the DJ at all the school dances and was the resident DJ at Faces, a teen night club in Tampa.

In 1987 Paul began working for Off Limits teen night club. Paul was the DJ and the manager for 7 years with over 1000 patrons every Friday and Saturday night. Thursdays was alternative (New Wave) night, which drew 300 to 500 patrons weekly.

In 1995 the underground and rave scene grew quickly in Tampa. Paul began working at Ozone late nights. Paul had the opportunity to play along side weekly featured DJ's such as Huda Hudia, Rob-E, Icey, Baby Anne, Keoki, and many others.

In 1996 Paul joined MARZ and over the course of the next two years Paul performed at 1509, The Fantasy Ranch, Cosmos, Goldrush, Liquid City, Cream, The Edge, and 901. These residencies opened new doors for Paul, giving him the chance to perform with legendary DJ's such as Andy Hughes, Kimball Collins, Sandy, D-Extreme, J-Luv and many other of Florida's biggest named DJ's.

In 1998 Paul decided it was time to move his career to the next level. Paul sent promotional CD's and tapes to hundreds of promoters across the United States. Paul began traveling and performing in cities all over the country. This gave him the opportunity to meet and spin with world renown DJ's and artists such as Dave Seaman, B.T., Taylor, Josh Wink, Three, Monk, Jackal & Hyde, Noel Sanger, Jimmy Van M., Icey, Baby Anne, Dave London, Sharaz, Mike Nice just to name a few. He continued to travel for the next three years while making guest appearances at venues throughout Florida.

In October 2001 Paul took residency at club Inferno in Ybor City, helping to bring the South Beach vibe to Tampa. Paul then became the resident DJ at Plush and stayed on until September 2002. During the 2003 year Paul began throwing his own parties with much success. The DJ Santana birthday bash was one of the most successful parties Paul promoted with over 1500 fans attending.

In November 2003 Paul took residency at Storman's Palace Night Club in Clearwater, FL on Friday nights. Paul also is also spinning on a monthly basis (Saturdays) at two of Tampa's best night clubs. The Amphitheater and Floyd’s at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

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