User:Mickeydakid/sandbox

Birth name: Michael Fenty Queens, New York The story of Michael Fenty AkA Mickey Da Kid starts off in Queens New York where he grew up with his family who were both loving and hard working. As Michael grew up he began to be known as Mickey. Mickey was involved in music at a very early age and has been in love with music every since. At the age of nine he started playing various instruments such as the trumpet and the clarinet. Growing up in his household he heard many types of music. From gospel to R & B, he became intrigued by the sound of music and decided to explore the Hip Hop culture. He instantly fell in love with Hip Hop and still is to this very day. At an early age Mickey started his journey of becoming a businessman. Because of the love he had for music, he formed a group which included himself, younger brother Andy and his childhood friend Meschach. They began doing talent shows, performing at school and playing at house parties in Queens. Performing in different atmospheres allowed the group to display their talents. After countless hours of performing and trying to make their breakthrough in the music industry, the group soon fell apart. Although disappointed that his group didn’t make it as far as he hoped, Mickey still loved being in the spotlight and he loved to perform. His love for music was something that he was very passionate about and was determined not to give up. While growing up into a young man Mickey decided to form another group with his brother Andy, and Meschach decided to pursue being a producer. The group Mickey and Andy formed went by the name of “The Chipmonks”, although people questioned the name they went by they continued to use the name for the purpose intended. This was to be noticed for using a name that was far from a name used in the Hip Hop game. Sometimes being different can help in more ways than one. Being creative and taking risks is what it’s all about in the music industry. After completing their first album, they were very confident that people would like their music. Within three months of promoting their album and doing shows they became a locally known throughout Queens. Happy with the response they were getting they decided to market themselves and pursue their dreams of making it big and getting a record deal. As they soon learned it takes more than just good music to get a record deal. Although they knew people loved their music breaking into the industry was harder than they thought. After the first album Andy decided to continue his education in college majoring in Media & Communication to work on his career in filming and productions. Once again Mickey lost another member of his group and was left with making a very important decision. After two groups and not getting a record deal, he had to decide whether he wanted to continue his solo music career or should he just let his dream fade away. Mickey decided to continue to purse his career in the music industry and has learned more than he could have ever imagined. Life in the music industry is not an easy one but he knew if he continued to work hard, in the end he would make it to where he wants to be. Sometimes things don’t come easy as we want, but with hard work, determination and a dream Michael Fenty a.k.a Mickey Da Kid is “The Future of Hip Hop”.

Accomplishments: Song “Arm Candy” recently featured on MTV’s The Real World Appeared on: - The Dave Chappelle Show – (season one) episode titled “The Mad Real World,” - Bad Boy Records’ Making Of The Band (season one), - Belly - BET’s 106& Park’s year end Rap/Hip-Hop New Years Eve Top 100 Mickey Da Kid is promoted and supported by many DJ’s in today’s music industry. DJ’s have continuously promoted his songs heavily. DJs who are currently involved in the promoting of Mickey Da Kid music are as follows: BIG KAP,DJ Johnny Hansum, DJ Mello, DJ Young Cee, DJ First Choice, DJ Will, DJ Onpoint, DJ Don Juan, DJ Ace Mickey Da Kid is a rare talent; his music is different and speaks for itself. As he always says, “Hip Hop is a never ending lifestyle, and music is the medicine to a poor mans’ pain” the world should look out for him.