Mike Gradian

Scratchologist

Age: 47
Experience: 30 years
Specialization: Beat matching and mixing

About Me

Mike has been both a DJ and producer of music for over 25 years.

Having had parents in the military, he was privileged to travel all over the world and experience all kinds of art, music, food, and culture.

So many of these things have influenced not only his music, but also the way he views the world and lives his life.

Mike has lived in Boise since 1993, and now calls it home.

Having helped establish the music scene here over the years, not only as an artist but as a promoter and manager of clubs, Mike continually acquires the utmost appreciation for all of the music that comes through town.

Influences:

Sergio Mendes, Jamiroquai, Maxwell, D’Angelo, Joey Youngman, Potatohead People, Tuxedo, Dibiase, Spanish Culture ( I was born in Madrid)

Pete Rock, JDilla, Sector 17, Ivory Viking, Treasured Grooves, Illumneye, House Music, Hip Hop, Jazz, Funk, Soul, Downtempo, DJ Shadow, Wattie Green, Slum Village, Jakeone, Oddisee, Spatula City, Coyote Cuts, Mark Farina, Busy, RTHM, Blueprint, Deepthinka, Bossa Nova

Experience

Mike has collaborated a lineup of professionals from across the globe. From radio favorites, to club DJs and more, Mike has mixed and even mentored some of the best in the industry.

Skills

Beat Matching 90%
Mixing 95%
MC 85%
Pro Production 97%
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