If you’re in Miami this weekend, come through Arkadia at the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach.

One of my favorite hotels and venues in the country… hope to see you there!

I recently had the honor of deejaying The Hollywood Reporter “35 Most Powerful People In Media” Event.

Honorees Katie Couric, Bill O’Reilly, Barbara Walters, Wendy Williams and more stepped out at the Four Seasons Grill Room, which also celebrated the release of their special NYC issue.

You can watch the video recap on THR’s site by clicking here.

Check out my press page for the latest press mentions by clicking here.

Recent publicity from US Weekly, Hollywood Reporter, In Touch, Bravo, LIfe & Style, GQ and more.

Special thanks to Marni, Matt, Kelly and everyone at Brandsway.

If you follow me on Twitter, then you should know I’m an avid Instagram user.  Or maybe you just follow me on Instagram regardless.

And if you ever catch me out of town, you might have heard me mention how much I love staying at W Hotels.

So how cool is it that I get to combine both of those together next Tuesday at one awesome event?

Says the New York Times:

Dozens of hotels have notable art collections, but a few are focusing specifically on photography, with shows that wouldn’t be out of place at a gallery. W Hotels, for example, will introduce its first Instagram photo exhibition on May 1 at the Living Room in its Times Square property. The hotel is in partnership with the photo-sharing company to curate a display of pictures from New York-based Instagrammers who capture architecture, design and street art in the city. The exhibition will be on display through June.

UPDATE: May 4, 2012:  I was sitting at an airport in Denver waiting to board a plane when I heard the news about Adam Yauch.  Rarely am I affected by “celebrity deaths” but this one really had me messed up.  Why? Because, to us as music fans, Adam Yauch wasn’t a “celebrity” or “entertainer” but rather an amazing, socially-conscious human being who happened to make some of the best hip-hop / rock / punk / funk music the world has ever heard.

I was a young kid when I first was influenced by MCA and the Beasties… and even as an adult in my 30′s, the music is still timeless and amazing.

It’s funny how many people think this Grand Royal mix was made today because he passed.  Most of you know it was made weeks ago as a tribute to the inductions at the Rock Hall… but sometimes the irony of life is very special.  Enjoy this man’s music.  Support his charities.  Tell a friend or family member you love them.   And be grateful for the blessings and health that you have in your everyday lives.

Our prayers and blessings go out to the family of Adam Yauch.

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In honor of the Beastie Boys being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last week… I thought it’s finally the right time to do a Beasties mixtape. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time… something people have asked me to do for a long time, actually… but I wanted it to mean something. Now, it’s finally the right time.

I present to you Grand Royal.  80 minutes of my favorite Beastie Boys rarities, remixes, demos, live versions, out-takes, and more.  If you’re a Beasties fan, I guarantee you find something new and exciting on this mix!

Download it here, here or even here!

Being that this mix is so important to me,  I wanted to make it extra special. Something beyond just an audio experience. I called my friend Jonathan Mannion, the legendary photographer (8 Jay-Z albums, 3 Eminem albums, Lil Wayne, Nas, Aaliyah, the list goes on and on), and we decided to re-shoot the iconic cover from the Beastie’s 1989 classic Paul’s Boutique.

In fact, the mix download is filled with all sorts of extra photos and bonus content provided by Jonathan Mannion (aka Jonathan Hörnblowér) and his design partner, GoodThingYoureHere.com.

I also collaborated with my friends at Homage to do a limited-edition tee for the release… with portions of the proceeds going to Adam Yauch’s favorite cancer charities.  Support the tee here!

By now, you’ve hopefuilly downloaded my Beastie Boys Grand Royal mix. But you want more, you say? This video below, shot by Sasha and Roman of the amazing CNNCTD+ team, follows Jonathan Mannion and myself to the famous LES location where Paul’s Boutique was originally photographed, and the hilarity that ensues.

We also discuss the cover in an exclusive interview with Mass Appeal that you can read here.

I recently celebrated my birthday, and my friends at Brandsway Creative put together an awesome party at NYC uber-hotspot The Darby.  The highlight for me was a surprise performance from DMC of Run-DMC… one of my favorite groups of all time!

Beautiful people, actors, musicians, friends and cupcakes (see above) filled the room… truly an amazing evening.

Check out the recap video here, courtesy of CNNCTD+.  Special thanks to Red Bull, Medea Vodka and Esquire Magazine.

GQ recently featured me on their Style blog… The GQ Eye.  I’m pretty excited about that!

They did a spotlight on my recent campaign with New Balance highlighting my life as a DJ & Brooklynite.

Says GQ: New Balance’s continued explosion into the fashion and music worlds is evidenced by projects like their latest “Where Are You Running to Next?” spot with Brooklyn-based DJ Mick Boogie. In the short film, Boogie takes us through a day in the life: returning home from a tour in Japan, laying low in BK, and then back to work spinning in Manhattan, all while faithfully rocking NB 574 and 576s.

Check it out here.

I’m honored to have been chosen to speak on ASCAP’s upcoming DJ/Producer panel next week in LA.

ASCAP is one of the biggest organizations in music… and them embracing deejay and remix culture is very exciting.

Read more at ASCAP’s website here.

From their website: As dance culture has infiltrated pop music, we’ve seen the DJ emerge from behind the turntables to become an essential part of the songwriting team. Our panelists are all respected DJs who have gained significant acclaim as producers, songwriters and remixers in recent years. They’ll examine the changing role of the DJ by talking about how they moved from the club to the charts, and offer attendees pointers on how they can do the same.

See you there.

Last week, I was asked to deejay at Bravo TV’s special Fall Upfront / Watch What Happens Live gala here in NYC.

If you’re a fan of Bravo… you’ve definitely checked out Andy Cohen‘s legendary show.

From Bravo celebs like Bethenny Frankel and Chef Roble (who also did the amazing food for the event) to reality tv mavens like the entire “Real Housewives” cast (who can dance all night, by the way), it was a fun, star-studded evening.

Check out a recap from Bravo here… and a video of the event here.  Fun stuff.

Although we filmed it last year… it’s finally here and it turned out really cool: my video journal feature for New Balance “Where Are You Running To Next?” campaign.

A tour of the one place on our planet that inspires me more than any other… Brooklyn!

Follow me from the airport returning home from Tokyo, having a Brooklyn lunch with some friends, shopping at my favorite bookstore: Bergen Street Comics, having a quick meeting with my partner Terry Urban, and heading into the city to rock a club later that night.

Watch the video on the NB site here or on my video page here.

Shout out to the Marshall Branding Agency for putting the episode together, and special shout out to Silver Medallion for providing the music.

I recently was interviewed for Hypebeast’s Essential series.  It’s a cool feature where you send them a photo of things you have with you / use frequently / or represent your daily inspiration.  Here’s what they said about mine:

One of the more enticing reasons to peep the Essentials series is to not only gain a better understanding of what our favorite creatives need to, well, create, but it also offers a deeper look into what influences these notable figures. Case in point, Brooklyn-based DJ and entrepreneur, Mick Boogie.

Having traveled the globe showcasing his musical talents in places like Tokyo, Paris and Dubai, his original remix project with artists ranging from Kanye West to Adele have made him a favorite among bloggers and music connoisseurs. Constantly in work mode, Mick must keep his iPad, KORG Kaossilator portable synthesizer, J-Dilla Donut Shop vinyl pack and of course, Red Bull, in arms reach.

Continuing with his life inspirations, the influential DJ totes a vintage Piaget watch that was passed down from his grandfather, a four-finger ring from his favorite brand Dope Couture, and an ’80s comic from a cartoon that helped shape his childhood. Check out Mick’s latest venture, MIXSTREAM, which is devoted to delivering mixtape culture to today’s social media-friendly world.

Read the full article here.

This Saturday… I’ll be spinning a guest set at a new cool party:

Downtown After Dark at the W Downtown. Location: 123 Washington Street.

It’s an early event. Music from 9pm – 1am… featuring music by myself… followed by a deejay set from one of my favorite groups… The Knocks.

Should be a great time. Shout out to the good people of BMF Media.

RSVP: wdowntown@bmfmedia.com

This Friday, I’ll be headlining at NYC’s hottest new club… WIP.

Very excited about this… and good music will be spun the entire evening.  I might even record my set and post it on the blog.

Hope to see you there…

I just posted some new press from two of my favorite publications… BlackBook & Complex.

BlackBook covered my recent Fasion Week / Stylecaster collaboration Sounds From The Front Row 5 mix in their Fashioneer section.

Complex Magazine featured Obamify! on their widely-read music blog.  If you missed it, Obamify! was President Obama’s first-ever Spotify playlist… turned into a continuous mix.

Check it out on my Press page here… and if you haven’t heard or downloaded the mixes yet, go here!

This weekend, I’ll be down in Orlando for NBA All-Star Weekend and I’m thrilled to perform at the one of the biggest events of the weekend… The Adidas NBA All-Star Party hosted by Dwight Howard, taking place Friday night.

Performances from a who’s who in music… past and present. I can’t say too much more… but it’s one not to miss.  Music by myself and DJ Neil Armstrong.

Kudos to Adidas for always going above and beyond when it comes to producing special events… especially when they are sports-related.

You can check out my Tumblr for some of the latest Adidas gear I may choose to rock at the party, as well.

See you there!

The Nightlife Industry has only recently started to utilize social media tools. Many currently use it to broadcast events, parties, and causes; however few are harnessing social media’s ability to engage their audience.  These digital tools lift the veil from nightlife, increase transparency, and disrupt the role of exclusivity.

Will exclusivity be replaced by experience? Will we become content producers – live-streaming our events and big-name DJ sets? How will we adapt to this new environment?

During last week’s Social Media Week, SoundCTRL & Vikas Sapra put together an informative panel at Dominion Theatre featuring Michael Gogel (Nightlife Week), Steve Lewis (BlackBook Magazine),  Steven Rojas (GrandLife Hotels) and myself as guest panelists.

Very cool stuff… and an honored to be asked to be part of it.  Read more here.

Everyone was describing President Obama’s cool Spotify playlist as a mix.  Well, it wasn’t.  But it is now. :)

Obama’s favorite songs… including music from U2, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Florence & The Machine, No Doubt, Bruce Springsteen, Raphael Saadiq and more… now mixed together Mick Boogie & Terry Urban style.

Hopefully one day this will make it onto The Presidential iPod.  Listen to it here as one long continuous deejay mix.

Make sure you go to Spotify and hear the individual songs.

Support the 2012 Obama campaign here.

Cover art designed by the talented M-C and used under Creative Commons license.

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Gen Art is thrilled to announce the designer line-up for its annual New Garde Fashion Show as well as a new partnership with Crest 3D White. The event will be held on Thursday, February 9th.

Cocktails will begin at 5pm followed by a runway show at 6pm hosted by Emmanuelle Chriqui featuring the A/W12 collections from the most promising emerging designers including Gemma Kahng, Samantha Pleet and William Okpo. DJ Harley Viera-Newton will set the soundtrack of the evening followed by an after-show set by Mick Boogie.

This season, Gen Art has also chosen to use fashion as a vehicle for change. This year’s program spotlights the “RAISE Hope for Congo” organization. Shortly after the charity introductions, IMG’s top models will walk the runway presenting exclusive t-shirts and jeans designed by William Okpo to benefit “RAISE Hope For Congo.”

The apparel will be available for purchase alongside William Okpo’s AW12 collection at select retail stores as well as WilliamOkpo.com & GenArt.com with all proceeds going to the RAISE Hope for Congo campaign under the Enough Project at EnoughProject.org.

Crest 3D White is also thrilled to announce they will be live-streaming the fashion show and “white carpet” arrivals to their Facebook page.

It’s fashion week here in NYC and I’m excited to once again team up with my good friends at StyleCaster.com to bring you this musical treat:  Sounds From The Front Row 5.

The first four volumes in the series have solicited rave reviews… and I think this one is the best yet!

The mix features artists like Little Dragon, The Knocks, Flight Facilities and Silver Medallion, as well as the debut remix from my new production ensemble, the Brooklyn Penguins.

To get the beats of Fashion Week for youself, download StyleCaster and myself’s ambitious mix of indie, hip hop, soul and more here on my music page or visit Stylecaster!

Back from Indiana… Superbowl was insane.  Insane insane insane.  Look for a recap on that soon.

Meanwhile… two exciting new press pieces I’d like to share with you.

Bloomberg Businessweek did a cool little piece featuring me and one of my biggest Superbowl events… Madden Bowl.  As someone who considers himself a businessman and entrepreneur first (and a deejay second), it’s honestly a thrill seeing my name in Businessweek.

AM/NY also did a great 5 question interview with me this week in time for Fashion Week.  As someone who spends entirely too much time online, you kind of forget how many people actually read newspapers.  Until you’re in one.

Shout out to Brandsway Creative, my amazing PR company.

Read the articles here.

This weekend, it’s the unofficial American holiday… Superbowl XLVI.  I’ll be in Indianapolis performing at a whole plethora of different events.  If you’re there, please join me.

Thursday, I’m thrilled to provide the music at one of the coolest, and most musical, events of the weekend: Madden Bowl!  This event, put together by the good people at EA Sports, features live performances from The Roots, Nas and some very special guests.

And if you missed it, I put together a mix for those who can’t make it of Nas and Roots rarities and remixes.  It’s called illadelph/matic and you’ll love it. Download it here.

Friday, I’ll be linking up with the NFLPA and deejaying the official NFL Players Association party.  This is essentially the who’s who VIP event of the weekend. Plus, this year’s event features a special performance by J. Cole.

And Sunday, I’ll be rocking at the Hennessy Superbowl Afterparty alongside my good friend D-Nice.

Four nights of fun and mayhem… I hope you can join me!

Okayplayer and myself are very proud to present illadelph/matic, a unique mix of rarities and remixes featuring Nas and The Roots.

I put the mix together for Madden Bowl 2012–part of this year’s Superbowl events–which takes place Thursday in Indianapolis.  Madden Bowl 2012 features live performances from Nas and The (Legendary) Roots Crew… and me.

Both artists have so many unheard gems and remixes… I thought it would be cool to put together a mix highlighting their amazing, extensive catalog.

Shout out to Kiley at EA Sports and Dan/Ian at Okayplayer.

Download it here from Mixstream.

And watch the teaser video here on Vimeo.

Last weekend, I flew to Aspen, CO to witness the X-Games, attend some meetings, drink some Red Bull, snowmobile some mountains, deejay some parties, and most importantly, have some fun.

The trip was spectacular. From living in a mountain-side mansion all weekend to taking a helicopter to the top of the Rockies… the trip was filled with nothing but surprises and amazement.

The view over the mountains was insane… when I find some time, I’ll try to post the video.

We ended the weekend with a VIP party at Escobar in downtown Aspen.  Spinning alongside all my dj friends is always exciting… and Reggie Bush even made his debut behind the turntables as well.   Still looking for pictures on Twitter from that one.

All is all, my first X-Games experience was amazing… and I’m looking forward to the next one.

Dragon, the totem worshiped in China for its command of natural forces, the claimed forefather of Chinese people, will have its likeness in a new limited edition Nike collection.

By launching the specially designed shoes to celebrate the coming Year of the Dragon, Nike reveals a new dimension of creative expression.  In what has become an annual tradition, Nike draws inspiration from the Chinese zodiac for the 11th year in a row.

I’m honored to have been asked to deejay the launch of this exclusive event on Friday, January 13.  I’ll be heading to Shanghai in a few days and can’t wait!  Look for pics on my Tumblr page soon!

Read more about the collection here and here.

And a special shout out to Rocky and @igetbuckets.

The picture above kinda says it all… but over 80,000 showed up to witness RedBull Soundclash in downtown Miami featuring Ludacris, Mike Posner and myself.

Hands down, it was one of the best events in recent memory.

The concept of RedBull Soundclash is pretty cool.  Two artists/bands… two stages… with me in the middle.  The bands cover each others songs and essentially remix their songs live, based on the song and musical genre that I play. Pretty sick… basically taking the concept of a “mash-up” to a whole new level.

I’ve been blessed to do some big venues… but the sheer energy of 80,000 people screaming when the clock hit midnight was insanity.

And for those who want to know, the song I played when the ball dropped was Rihanna’s “We Found Love.”

Thanks for everyone who came out to celebrate with us, and congrats to RedBull for another successful event.

The next few weeks find me in Los Angeles, Portland, Shanghai, New Orleans, Park City for Sundance, Aspen for X-Games, Indianapolis for Super Bowl and much more.

I appreciate all of you who take the time to visit this site… and I hope to see you in 2012! Happy New Year!

Well, it’s been a very exciting and eventful year.  2011 was the biggest and most blessed year in my career thus far.  I’m very grateful and thankful to every one of you who have supported me thus far… and stay tuned as the best as yet to come.

Even though the holiday season is now upon us… the grind doesn’t stop.  On Thursday December 22, I’ll be heading to Paris to deejay at one of the best clubs in Europe… Le Baron.  I haven’t been to Paris in a while… so I’m definitely looking forward to it!

After that, I’ll be doing New Year’s Eve in Miami as part of my brand partnership with Red Bull.  We will be staging a special holiday edition of their famous Soundclash event… featuring Ludacris, Mike Posner and myself.

If you’re anywhere near Florida on New Years Eve… you do not want to miss this.  Click here to visit the official Soundclash page.

Have a safe, happy and blessed holiday season… see you in 2012!

I recently just filmed a video campaign for the good people at Complex Magazine, HTC, and Beats Audio for the new HTC Rezound phone.  It’s an interesting short look into my life, my home, my neighborhood and how I use technology to enhance my career.

In addition to a heavy online video component, there will also be a print companion to this in the new Complex Magazine on newstands now… (with the awesome Drake cover).

You can watch it here.

This week, I was given a pretty cool honor… The Grey Goose Rising Icons award. As someone who started small in the Midwest, moved to NYC a few years ago to pursue my dream, and now barely even sleeps… I sincerely appreciate the consideration and appreciation.  Kudos to Brandsway Creative and Bunker Club for putting on a tremendous event… and again, thank you to Grey Goose for recognizing the hard work I’ve been putting in.

Speaking of Grey Goose… I’ll be in Chicago on Wednesday Nov 30 performing at their official afterparty for the “Watch The Throne” tour.  Stay tuned.