Mic One

Mic One (born Michael J. Malinowski in Chicago, IL) is an American rapper/MC/musician/producer/hip-hop recording artist.

Biography

Mic One grew up during the golden age of hip-hop and was raised on classic rock as well, thus the influence strongly shown during live performances in which he uses a live band and plays guitar himself. He has headlined venues throughout the midwest and has garnered fans with an eclectic showcase known to many as "Chicago's livest hip-hop show".

He was signed to indie label Liberté Music and released 2003's mildly successful album "This Is Me". The album spawned two nationally played singles, "Beer Cans" and "Mamacita". He has since appeared on numerous compilations, mixtapes and E.P.'s. After taking the year 2007 off due to personal issues, he is currently recording a new full legnth album and producing for other artists.

Discography

Albums
"Who's The Illest - The Album" (1998)
"This Is Me (Mic One)" (2003)

Compilations
"Backstage Pass (Bootlegs & B-Sides)" (2005)

Trivia

* His sound is known as "Pyschedelic, Boom Bap, Rock-Inflected Hip-Hop"
* Has shared the stage with many of hip-hop elite's including KRS-One, George Clinton (funk musician), Ice Cube, The Roots, Busta Rhymes, Scarface (rapper), Cam'ron and Crucial Conflict.
* Shared the cover of January 2005's "Illinois Entertainer" with Kanye West and Twista as part of their "Story of the Year" on Chicago Hip-Hop.
* His DJ is world-renowned DJ Risky Bizness

External links

* [http://www.micone.net Official Website]

* [http://www.myspace.com/miconenet Mic One MySpace]