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 DJ MIKE SWIFT

The multifaceted DJ Mike Swift is redefining the New Orleans radio market as an On-Air Personality and Mix-show host of the Crescent City’s newest hip-hop station, Power 102.9 KKND. Never one to limit his talents, the New Orleans’ Westbank native has set new standards on radio, the dance floor, and the recording studio. Swift has branded himself through the demand for his voice-overs, mixtape series, and event hosting, making him a southern giant headed towards national notoriety. Swift started developing his following in 1997 through private parties and high school dances with his self-financed DJ kit. He laughs “I brought it from an ad in the back of The Source magazine when I was 13 years-old.” Upon attending college at Dillard University he was christened Resident DJ duties there as well as at rival Xavier University. It was the cross-campus recognition that allowed Swift to host parties at the city’s top venues and solidify himself as a record producer. Swift regularly hosts celebrity functions and has worked with Coca-Cola during Essence fest, the New Orleans Hornets, among other corporate sponsors. Swift secured a spot on local R&B station 102.9 KMEZ FM and simultaneously served as Program Director/Consultant of Dillard’s WDUB .After two and half years at 102.9 KMEZ, Swift is now the face of newly structured Power 102.9. He has also expanded his record company Mike Swift Productions through a strategic alignment with Elevated Minds Music and Eupham Multimedia and is launching www.djmikeswift.com Summer 2009 to promote his list of upcoming ventures. Through his Eupham/Elevated Minds alliance Swift branched out into live performances and mixtapes. His Power-Up, Original Sound Bwoy and Middle Ground Music collections garnered local acclaim and national buzz via the internet. Swift credits his Grandfather (a member of the World Famous Preservation Hall Jazz Band) with influencing him musically. Catch DJ Mike Swift on Power 102.9 FM from 2-7p.m. Monday through Friday and 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and at www.power1029.com.