From being the overlooked kid in Youngstown, Ohio to becoming a celebrated DJ, entrepreneur, and father, MICK (formerly Mick Boogie) joins Hawaii Mike for a revealing convo on identity, transformation and the mental health awareness. They dive into what it means to wear masks in public and in private, the power of embracing your past and how curation and creativity can change your life.
Episode Highlights:
- The story behind changing his name from “Mickey” to MICK and building a brand
- Lessons from DJing in Cleveland and why your limitations can define your sound
- The emotional weight of being introverted in an extroverted industry
- A dumpster, a drugstore, and what it taught him about identity and self-worth
- Full-circle moments with De La Soul and the photo that sums up his whole career
- Why giving others grace is a form of mental health preservation
This one’s for the misfits, the late bloomers, and anyone learning to own who they are.
🎙 Hosted by Hawaii Mike @hwmk
🎬 Produced by: Hawaii Mike, Cynical Smith & Zenobia Simmons
✂️ Edited by: @GeneralSteele
🎵 Music by: @BudaDaFuture
📍 Filmed at Fly Private Social in Brooklyn by Bucktown USA Productions.
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