If you’re looking for proof positive that persistence pays off look no further than the quest of Mix Master Mike, the DMC World DJ Championship-winning turntablist (in both 1992 and 1993) who’d been ...

“It took a lot of balls.” Mix Master Mike (né Michael Schwartz) recalls the courage it took to call up the Beastie Boys, who by the late ’90s were bona fide rap superstars, and leave multiple messages ...

The Beastie Boys’ former DJ is now the first turntablist to tour virtually using AR-VR technology as part of Godsmack’s latest tour. Mix Master Mike continues to push the boundaries of innovation. The ...

In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop, the award-winning turntablist also explains why Beasties initially turned down Rock Hall honor. “I just need to take a little time to get this in check, and ...

Named as “the world’s greatest DJ” by USA Today, Mix Master Mike’s status as a premier, award-winning DJ and producer has allowed him to maintain his rank as an influential musician, and become a ...

Billboard spoke to Mix Master Mike about his varied projects -- including a movie in the works about his many-faceted life. By John Norris This week, one of the most beloved and impactful groups in ...