Open Mic

Open Mic was born in San Diego, CA. in 1975.
His family relocated to southeastern Connecticut in the early 80's where he spent most of his upbringing.
In grade school he displayed a natural talent for art, with works inspired by graffiti and comic book artists alike.
Growing up listening to "Doc Nine's Rap Explosion" and being an avid fan of hip-hop culture, Mic started producing
and writing his own music in 1989 as part of the "Native Tongue" influenced hip-hop duo "The Nobility.
During high school Mic progressed in his artistic and musical skills, "The Nobility" expanded to form the first
generation of "Demigodz" and ties were made with Brooklyn crews "Full Force" and "Alien Nation".
After graduating in the class of 1994 Mic became an active member of New Haven's "Universal Zulu Nation" and
co-hosted "Boombox From The Boondocks" on Uconn's radio station WHUS.
In the mid to late 90's he worked on a range of "Demigodz" projects including "Extra-Terra-Astralz"
(feat. Apathy, Naptron and Eternia) and the "Sureshot Affair" EP (Apathy & Open Mic) feat. co-production by
Al T. McLaren of "Jamonit Productions".
Mic took a leave from the scene in 1999 to get married and celebrate the birth of his daughter Cassandra.
Shortly after, Apathy requested Open Mic's graphics expertise in creating the artwork for his debut solo 12" releases
with indie label "Bronx Science". Impressed with the results, the label offered Mic the role of lead artist and
launched his professional design career.
In 2001 the recently restructured "Demigodz" crew had a large buzz in the underground. Mic contributed vocals
to the widely publicized UK 12" "Science Of The Bumrush" and "The Godz Must Be Crazy" EP. His musical
involvement helped to expand his design clientele which ranged from indie's such as "Babygrande" to majors
such as "Warner Bros." and "Atlantic".
After the birth of his son Brandon, Mic began work on a new recording venture with former Nobility/Demigodz
co-founder Air-P entitled "Megadonz". Taking a different approach on the stagnant hip-hop scene, the "Megadonz"
combined efforts with local funk rock band "Incognito Sofa Love" to develop a fresh sound in the studio and in live
performances. The "Megadonz" are currently unsigned and still recording tracks for future release.