Michael Hampton, aka DJ Magic Mike, is a Miami Bass/Hip-Hop producer and scratch DJ often credited with being one of the first major turntablists. (He should not be confused with the Los Angeles area D.J. who went by Magic Mike and hosted his own show on KJLH.) The native of Orlando Florida first made his mark during a brief stay in Miami, becoming greatly inspired by 2 Live Crew's DJ/producer Mr. Mixx. There at a rap music seminar, he met up with Suntown Records producer/rapper Rod Whitehead