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Michael Gallardo ( Born May 8th, 1981) is an American music industry executive. He founded Posh & Elite, an Entertainment and Marketing Company, which represents a variety of Artists, Athletes, Actors and Television personalities. Michael Gallardo aka Mike Swagger has worked with many known and on-the-rise individuals helping them further their careers.

Early Life Michael was born in Queens and raised in Corona on 111 Street. His mother was divorced and raised 2 kids single. He has 1 sibling, he attended P.S. 143Q, I.S 61Q and Freedom/Liberty High School in California then Flushing High School in New York. He stated that he got his knowledge and experiences from "living through hell," in reference to growing up on the streets of Corona, a Queens neighborhood. In 2007, Michael became a father to Alyssa Jean Gallardo and then 4 years later welcomed Ayden Pierce Gallardo to the family. The mother of the Children is long-time girlfriend (Wife) Cindy J Fernandez.

Early Career Michael began working in the music industry at an early age putting artists together by making collaborations on his mixtapes "Certified". He was encouraged and influenced by a great friend Aldoe Morel who passed in 2003. Later, Michael was able to influence other communities allowing him to create a Management team. After leaving the management situation, Michael co-founded Centri Records with Rhandy Acosta a long time friend. Centri Records was responsible for alot of Artist catalogs. Michael has been able to help numerous artists develop and get endorsements from companies. During Michael's life journey he met James Jay Jenkins aka Eazy. James and Michael met at a studio in Queens by a friend named Moe. The two created a strong bond that opened new doors in the music industry. They called Music industry Events they attended "too high school lunchroom" cause everyone knew each other. Michael was able to create new relationships at events he attended. Michael is well known to connect the dots for many. Companies and Executives reach out to Michael for contacts they are not able to obtain.

Today and the Future After working with various Music Artist, Actors, even athletes, in the year 2021 Michael finally launched his Entertainment Company Posh & Elite, which placed him in a more advanced level.