2012 Press Kit

DJ MIKE SWIFT

RADIO PERSONALITY You can catch Ya Man Mike Swift in your box for the afternoon drive home, weekdays from 2p-7p with daily mixes at 5p, then on Saturdays for The Hangover from 10a-2p

MIXOLOGIST
DJ Mike Swift knows how to rock a party; any party! From house music and Neo Soul, to the lastest in Hip-Hop and R&B, DJ Mike Swift gets it poppin at the hottest spots in New Orleans weekly.

MUSIC PRODUCER
With mixtapes such as So Disgusting w/Yung Gus, The Deal w/Trey Da Kidd and Dope Music w/Lyrikill, plus 2 singles Back It Up & One Song, Swift is making waves in the form of hot tracks.

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DJ MIKE SWIFT

I bought my first DJ kit from an ad in the back of The Source Magazine

In Ya Box Entertainment Presents...

IN YA BOX AND REDEFINING NEW ORLEANS RADIO MARKET

...the multifaceted DJ Mike Swift is making a name for himself as an On-Air Personality/Mix Show DJ on the Crescent Citys newest Hip-Hop station; Power 102.9 KKND-FM, a Cumulus Broadcasting afliate.
We know him as Mr. Fist-Pumps, The New Orleans Club King, and for his radio shows trademark moniker In Ya Box!; yet, the mega star we know today as the infamous DJ Mike Swift had humble beginnings in his hometown of Algiers, La. Swift, known then as simply Michael Powell, was raised by a single mother and born into a family infused with heavy musical inuence. Grandson of a local jazz magician and son of a multifaceted musician and singer, Swift was predestined to follow a career in music. He began playing the clarinet at the age of seven, but after hearing The Pharcydes Labcabincalifornia LP, Michael abandoned the clarinet to pursue his new found love of Hip-Hop. At the age of twelve, Swift saved up his allowance and brought his rst DJ kit from an ad in the Source Magazine. He quickly developed a following DJing through a local circuit of private parties and high school dances. Upon his graduation from Edna Karr High School in 2002, Swift attended Dillard University where he became resident DJ. Swifts buzz among the college crowd also landed him in the resident DJ position at Dillards rival school Xavier University. This cross-campus exposure gained him the recognition which allowed him to host parties at the citys most popular venues and solidify himself as a record producer. In the winter of 2005, Swift landed a spot on the then local R&B station 102.9 KMEZ-FM and simultaneously served as Program Director and Consultant of Dillard Universitys WDUB campus radio. Just two years later, in 2007, Swift was inducted into the infamous Denition DJs. Two months after Swifts college graduation, in July 2008, 102.9 was revamped

For motivation, Swift reference this quote: Success is not given...it is earned and taken

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YA MAN MIKE SWIFT...IN YOUR BOX!!!

Keep up with the latest from Dj Mike Swift by visiting his blog and also checking him out online and getting daily updates via Twitter and Facebook.
into a Hip-Hop station dubbed Power 102.9 and Swift was chosen as the face of the newly restructured station. Soon after, due to his unique, versatile and distinctive voice, Swift was in high demand for voiceovers, mixtape hosting and event hosting. This exposure allowed this southern force to head towards national notoriety and landed him a coveted spot with the nationally recognized and acclaimed Core DJs. He has also expanded his record company Mike Swift Productions through a strategic alignment with Elevated Minds Music and Eupham Multimedia. The DJ Mike Swift and Eupham/Elevated Minds alliance allowed him to branch out into live performances and mixtapes. His Power-Up, Original Sound Boy, & Middle Ground Music collections garnered local acclaim and national buzz on the internet DJ Mike Swift has been a featured mix DJ and host on Sirius Satellite Radio Shade 45 and The Core DJs syndicated radio show. He has also worked with Heineken, Coca-Cola, and The United States Army for the Essence Music Festival, and many other corporate sponsors. Swift still serves as Power 102.9s afternoon drive jock and mix show DJ inside the Power Mix at 5 and can be heard from 2pm-7pm Monday through Friday and 2pm to 6pm on Saturdays and at www.power1029.com. Swift redened New Orleans radio market and raised the bar for other up and coming DJs and proved success as a DJ isnt just about spinning records. Yet, despite his overwhelming success and accomplishments DJ Mike Swift still remains humble. Swift credits his unwavering faith in God, strong family support system and loyal listeners following his success.

...and around the web!

social media
Facebook
facebook.com/djmikeswift

onine
www.iamdjmikeswift.com

booking
For booking, media inquiries or general info: Phone - (832)524-5718 Email iamdjmikeswift@gmail.com

Twitter
twitter.com/mikeswift

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