In the elite world of the DJ, there are maybe a handful of names that come to mind that one could associate with having longevity and major success. One name that stands out in particular is DJ Mike Cruz. For over twelve years Mike Cruz has been DJing, producing and remixing works that have garnered him success in the United States and around the world. He personifies genius; both in the studio and in front of a live crowd, interchanging between the two, as he does, with ease and brilliance.

Cruz began his DJ career like countless others; playing records as a teenager in his Rockland County, New York bedroom. Brought up on a steady diet of classic garage, hip-hop, R&B, disco and 80’s pop, Cruz blended his eclectic tastes to create a sound unlike any other. To experience DJ Mike Cruz in his element is to understand that he views music as a life document. It is educational, spiritually uplifting and the ideal platform for him to reach audiences.

“Music is, and will always be, my salvation. For me it’s a release. Any pent-up frustration gets taken out on the turntables. I really enjoy experimenting with a variety of styles rather than remaining locked into one particular genre of dance music. I want to stir people up and take them on a journey and that’s definitely a challenge. Ultimately, I have to stay true to my vision and myself. At the end of the day, it’s really about the mood I’m in and the audience I’m playing for or trying to reach. My main priority is making them feel the excitement and energy that I’m feeling. It’s like a relationship; we feed off of each other to reach that higher place.”

Indeed. Mike Cruz has worked his magic to sell out crowds at celebrated NYC hot spots such as Twilo, Sound Factory Bar and Danny Teneglia’s super successful “Be Yourself” party. To boot, Cruz has enjoyed a nine year residency at NYC, Queens’, Krash Nightclub, a virtually unknown nightclub until Cruz took over the one and twos. His wickedly intoxicating blend of underground, tribal infused grooves and rousing vocal anthems have helped put Krash on the NYC club map. Thanks to Cruz’s masterful stylings, he continues to cultivate a large following of dedicated fans that revel in hearing him spin them into a frenzy, both in the US and abroad.

Cruz seems boundless in his quest to make his brand of music known to the world. With his increased profile and growing demand, the 12-year house music veteran has taken his trademark house-fusion sound on the road. First taking the rest of the United States by storm, Cruz has traveled to spin for guest spots in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Providence Town, Indianapolis and Baltimore. As if that were not enough, the tireless Mike Cruz has also been mystifying crowds across the ocean and beyond borders; first, touching down in Ibiza, Spain, where Mike spun his masterful brand of tribal beats at Club Space and the circuit party staple, Anfora Disco. Taking the Middle East by storm, Cruz played at Israel’s own TLV. Vancouver, Canada, has also played host to Cruz. Spinning to sell out crowds at each stop, Cruz has solidified his place as one of the best DJ’s spinning today.

Yet with his DJ career in full swing, Cruz still finds time to churn out massively popular dance floor hits. Mike has created awe inspiring, dark and twisted soul soaked remixes for artists ranging from sultry house music divas to classic disco legends. A motley list of entertainers including Kristine W., Inaya Day, Andrea Martin, Joi Cardwell, Allison Moyet and Sandy B., just to name a few. With five number one and countless top ten billboard dance chart hits under his belt, Cruz shows no signs of fading away. On the contraire, his assault on the dance music world has only just begun and shows no signs of slowing down.

Currently, Cruz continues his rigorous DJ schedule maintaining his residency at Krash as well as his newest residency at SBNY’s thriving Tuesday night “Industry” party also including a flurry of dates already confirmed around the globe and in the U.S. Add to that the list of records that are soon to be released and one might wonder where he gets the energy for his non-stop regimen of travel and studio work. Mike Cruz just loves what he does.

“Music is my life, tribal is my soul”, laughs Mike. “I became a DJ and began producing and remixing because I love music and having the opportunity to put my own personal stamp on it. For me, music is such a powerful vehicle; it’s one of the most expressive forms of communication that can truly unite people. I’m blessed to be a part of it on many levels.”

It’s evident that whether he is turning out club goers on the dance floors of his residencies, remixing records for todays top dance music artists or writing and producing number one Billboard dance hits, DJ Mike Cruz obviously loves what he does. He welcomes the challenges that come with having such a busy career rising to each occasion proving that he’s here to stay with no holds barred for a long time to come.