Releases by Mixer / D.J.

MIX MASTER MIKE

Total Mixes, D.J. Cut-Up's & Live Performances: 56 | Duration: 5 hours, 20 mins, 56 secs
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Year Release Title Label Mix Title Length
1995Return Of The D.J.Bomb Hip-HopINVASION OF THE OCTOPUS PEOPLE00:04:57
1995Return Of The D.J.Bomb Hip-HopTERRORWRIST Beneath The Under00:05:33
1996Altered BeatsAxiomINVASION OF THE OCTOPUS PEOPLE00:04:54
1996I.S.P. Vs Duh Klamz Uv DethAsphodelINVISIBL SKRATCH PIKLZ VS DUH KLAMZ UV DETH00:14:04
1996Muziks Worst NightmareDown To EarthMIXMASTERPIECE Side A00:20:23
1996Muziks Worst NightmareDown To EarthMIXMASTERPIECE Side B Part 100:11:02
1996Muziks Worst NightmareDown To Earth1994 D.M.C. WINNING ROUTINE00:05:48
1996Muziks Worst NightmareDown To EarthMIXMASTERPIECE Side B Part 200:05:05
1996Rocksteady Anniversary Jam 2No LabelROCKSTEADY ANNIVERSARY JAM 2 Side A00:13:54
1996Rocksteady Anniversary Jam 4No LabelQUICK MIX SESSION00:14:46
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelSUPA WYDE LACES00:02:18
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelBILLIE KLUBB00:03:38
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelREBEL ENFORCER00:02:01
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelJACK KNYFE00:03:04
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelWELL WICKED00:03:31
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelALL PRO00:02:06
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelVYCE GRYPP00:04:15
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelGANG TACKLE00:03:01
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelANTI-THEFT DEVICE00:04:03
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelAN ASTRONAUT00:01:40
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelMEAN DIRTY KILLER00:03:04
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelGOVERNMENT SECRET00:02:53
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelCAN OF KICK ASS00:02:15
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelSEKTOR FIVE00:00:51
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelSUPRIZE PACKIDGE00:02:33
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelFUR COAT00:02:52
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelSEKTOR SIX00:00:52
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelELECTROCUTE00:02:01
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelBLACK LEVEL CLEARANCE00:02:51
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelSEKTOR SEVEN00:00:45
1998Anti-Theft DeviceAsphodelONE MINUTE MASSACRE00:01:18
1998Deeper ConcentrationO.M.SCHWARTZ VIA AGHAARTA00:03:43
1998Eardrum MedicineDirt StyleEARDRUM MEDICINE Side A00:11:54
1998Eardrum MedicineDirt StyleEARDRUM MEDICINE Side B00:12:36
1998Valuemeal 12 Inch Combo DeluxeAsphodelATMOSFEAR00:14:35
1998Valuemeal 12 Inch Combo DeluxeAsphodelVYCE GRIPP00:04:10
1998Valuemeal 12 Inch Combo DeluxeAsphodelCAN OF KICK ASS 2 Min Itchy Flea Bonus00:02:05
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairCOSMIC ASSASSINS00:04:12
2000Eye Of The CyklopsAsphodelEYE OF THE CYKLOPS00:02:51
2000Eye Of The CyklopsAsphodelAGENT SKANNER 1200:05:23
2000Eye Of The CyklopsAsphodelCATAPILLA SPITT00:06:58
2000Eye Of The CyklopsAsphodelSOLAR PANEL00:06:55
200130 Minute MassacreNo Label30 MINUTE MASSACRE Part 100:12:35
200130 Minute MassacreNo Label30 MINUTE MASSACRE Part 200:15:48
2001Bombay 2: Electric VindalooMotelHYDROLIK CARPET RIDE00:04:18
2001Live On TourNo LabelLIVE IN FRANCE00:05:41
2001Live On TourNo LabelON TOUR IN TOKYO00:06:17
2001Live On TourNo LabelBEDROOM SET00:02:15
2001Live On TourNo LabelSOUTH AMERICAN SHOWCASE00:05:44
2001Live On TourNo LabelROCKSTEADY PARK 125TH STREET, HARLEM00:11:51
2001Turntables By The Bay 1Hip Hop SlamBATTLE FOR THE MIND00:01:17
2001Turntables By The Bay 1Hip Hop SlamINSECT MIND NUMB00:05:18
2001Turntables By The Bay 2Hip Hop SlamWORD CUT SKRATCH00:03:51
2001Turntables By The Bay 3Hip Hop SlamAH ONE, TWO, THREE, KUT00:07:26
2002RockitTransparent MusicROCKIT 2.00200:08:29
2004Beastie Cut N PasteNo LabelSTAMPEED00:02:26

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Below is a summarised biography created using Google Gemini in April 2026...

Born Michael Schwartz in San Francisco, Mix Master Mike is widely regarded as one of the greatest turntablists of all time. His career is a masterclass in the transition of the DJ from a "party starter" to a virtuoso musician.

Affiliations: Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Beastie Boys, Cypress Hill.
Key Style: Aggressive "machine gun" scratching, heavy funk-rock fusion, and cinematic soundscapes.
Main Accolades: 3x DMC World Champion, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee (with the Beastie Boys).

Key Historical Contributions

The Invisibl Skratch Picklz (ISP): In the early 1990s, Mike co-founded this legendary crew alongside Qbert and Apollo. They pioneered the concept of the "turntable ensemble," where each DJ acted as a different instrument (drums, bass, lead) to create entire compositions from scratch.
DMC Dominance: Mike’s technical prowess was so overwhelming that after winning the DMC World Championship three times (including a win with the Dream Team), he was famously asked to retire from the competition to give other DJs a chance to win.
The Beastie Boys Era: In 1998, Mike joined the Beastie Boys for the multi-platinum album Hello Nasty. His contribution was transformative; he provided the "spine" for hits like "Intergalactic," reintroducing the raw, technical DJ element to mainstream hip-hop and rock.

Innovation & Technique

Mix Master Mike is credited with inventing or perfecting several complex scratching techniques. His "heavy hitter" style is characterized by:
The "Tweak" Scratch: A high-pitched, manipulated sound that became a staple of 90s turntablism.
Rhythmic Complexity: Unlike DJs who stayed on the beat, Mike treated the crossfader like a percussion instrument, playing off-beat syncopations that influenced the "Controllerism" movement.

Legacy

"Mix Master Mike didn't just play records; he played the spaces between the notes on those records."
In the history of the DJ, Mike represents the elevation of the turntable to a legitimate orchestral instrument. He bridged the gap between the underground "scratch nerd" culture of the 90s and the global stadium stages, proving that a DJ could be a band's lead soloist rather than just background support.