July 29, 1992 Born and raised in Upstate New York's Capital District, Mike Martin represents authentic Hip-Hop in its truest form. since middle school, influenced by lyricists from Gangstarr's GURU, to Rakim, Nas, Melle Mel, Big L, to ATCQ along with many other emcees not just out of the east coast. Past shows include opening for Dave East along with Mr. P Chill. Mike Martin's mission is to make his name heard in the Authentic hip hop community; glamour and material isn't seen as the goal. the platform of an emcee should be valued and respected. Mike Martin