These ARE extraordinarily challenging times. But the one aspect of society that has always flourished during uncertain times is: entertainment and the creative arts. And what people are saying they need now, more than ever before, is Mike Cruz, the indomitable jock who has used his incomparable skills in the studio and at the decks to stake a solid claim in an ever-shifting industry.
For what’s left of the biggest international parties, promoters should have Cruz’s number on speed dial — vocalists already do…as witnessed by the industry’s top singers elbowing to the front of the line for a little bit of time in Cruz’s studio.
But the real testament to his fame is the respect and support he commands from his fans. They thirst for his intoxicating blend of underground, steamy tribal infused grooves, and rip-roaring vocal anthems, but they also know to expect the unexpected — that’s the hallmark of a Cruz set: he blends the attitude of the crowd, the trends of the industry, and a keen intuition to concoct a listening experience that is matched only by his next performance.
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"My sets are never one dimensional. When I’m at the decks, I’m not focused on three hours of vocals or three hours of the circuit sound. Sure, you’ll get a sprinkle of both, but you also get dashes of tribal, electro, pop, progressive house — a little of everything,” says Cruz. “What sets me apart is that I quickly match my mood with the mood of the audience, establish that connection, and move from first base to a home run early in the night. From there, we’re in a long-term relationship.”
Cruz has been cultivating that love affair for nearly 15 years as a New York-based DJ/producer who has often shunned the jock-as-media hound publicity limelight so that he can stay focused on the task at hand. The strategy has worked.
Under the toutelage of George Dellinger(MadTizzy), Cruz is now a household name in just about every major city in North America. He currently does rotations at Club 57 in New York, Rise in Boston, Tracks in Denver, The End Up in San Francisco, Atlanta's Heritic, Montreal’s Parking, and Miami’s Score.
When he’s not wracking up frequent flyer miles on the Continent, he’s jetting off to some of the hottest party locales in the world. In the past couple years, Cruz has brought his unique and infectious sound to parties in Barcelona, Prague, Amsterdam, Rio & Sao Paolo, Tel Aviv, Sydney,Hong Kong and Mexico City.
In a year, Cruz does more travel than even the most cosmopolitan people do in a lifetime. So, it’s a wonder that he has time for anything else, much less for launching a new record label (Madtizzy Music), chart umpteen Number One Billboard hits, produce original music for a series of compilation discs, and spend time in the studio turning diva voice tracks into mind-numbing dance tracks. Lucky for us, he finds the time.

MIKE CRUZ DISCOGRAPHY
PRODUCTION:
Girls & Boys – Mike Cruz – 2012 – Cruzonik Music
Noahs Organ – Mike Cruz Presents… 2012 - Cruzonik
Where Is The Love – April Harris & Mike Cruz – 2011
Looking Forward – Inaya Day & China Ro – 2011
Jump Up & Down – Mike Cruz & Inaya Day Feat. Mark Shine – 2011
Jump For Joi 2011 – Joi Cardwell - 2011
Never Had Another Love – Inaya Day – Madtizzy Music 2010
I Try – Lea Lorien & Mike Cruz – Madtizzy Music 2010
Good Time – Celeda – Feroush Records – 2010
Come Together – Joi Cardwell & Mike Cruz – Madtizzy Music - 2010
Say You Will – Inaya Day – Nervous Records – 2009
All In – Kristine W - 2009
Moving Up – DJ Mike Cruz Presents China Ro – Remixes - Nervous Records
2007
It's Over – Joi Cardwell & Georgie Porgie - Live 2006
Lift It Up – Inaya Day & Mike Cruz - Tommy Boy Silver Label 2005
Release Me – Cruz & Bagz - *69 Records – 2005
Wonderful – Andrea Love - *69 Records – 2005
You're My Angel – Nayobe - Act 2 Records 2005
Medicine – DJ Mike Cruz Presents China Ro, Sandy B Feat. Inaya Day -
Nervous Records 2003
Noah's Organ - DJ Mike Cruz Presents - Cutting Records 2002
Movin' Up – DJ Mike Cruz Presents Inaya Day & China Ro - Nervous
Records 2000
Body & Face – DJ Mike Cruz Feat. Laritza Dumont - Groovilicious 1998
Azucar - Groove Factory Feat. Tito - Third Millennium - 1998
Joi Cardwell (Album) Turn Back Time - M.C.D.C - 1997
Me Gusta Esa Jeba (I Like That Girl) Cutting Records 1996
Honey Did That – Lucci & Cruz - Strictly Rhythm 1995

Remixes:

Monster – Michael Jackson & 50 Cent – Epic - 2011
Tonight – D’Manti – 2011
How Do You Mend A Broken Heart – Osha Kai – 2011
Blackout In Wonderland – Margo – Dauman Music – 2011
Falling – Jackie Madden – 2011
Be Proud – Ron Perkov – 2011
Jump – Gia Bella – Xtreme NYC Records – 2011
Best Thing I Never Had – Beyonce – Columbia - 2011
Stay Strong – Lori Jenaire - 2010
Get Back – Margo – Dauman Music – 2010
You Lost Me – Christina Aguilera – RCA Records – 2010
Erection – Bobby Coleman – Madtizzy Music - 2010
Back It Up – Gia Bella - Xtreme NYC Records 2009
Give Peace A Chance – Yoko Ono – Twisted Records – 2009
Body Language – Jesse McCartney – Disney Records 2009
Just For One Night – India - 2009
For What It’s Worth – Sir Ivan - 2009
Electric Universe – Jacinta - Chunky Music 2008
U Spin Me Round – Inaya Day – Tommyboy - 2007
Listen – Beyonce – Colombia - 2007
I'm Not Featuring You – Taylor Dayne - Tommy Boy Silver Label 2007
You Know How To Love Me – Lori Jenaire - Dauman Music 2006
It’s My Life – Sean Ensing – 2006
Free Your Mind – Osha Kai – Act 2 Records - 2006
The Glamorous Life – Inaya Day - Tommy Boy Silver Label 2006
Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now) – Bob Sinclair Tommy Boy - 2006
My Number One – Anna Vissi - Moda Records 2006
Foolish Mind Games – Jason Walker - Junior Vasquez Music 2006
Brinca 2007– Ralphi Rosario - Tweek'd Records 2007
Deep Into Your Soul – Friscia & Lamboy – Nervous - 2007
Want My Body - Part I (12") Tweek'd Tunes 2005
Voodoo – Amber – Tommyboy - 2005
True Faith – Kennie - Groove Blue Records 2005
Sunshine – Georgie Porgie - Live - 2005
Shout – Sissaundra Lewis – Global Records - 2005
My Life – Jason Walker - Junior Vasquez Music 2005
Jesus By 45 - Hate Crime - Pasidg Productions, Inc. 2005
He Gives More – April Harris Harris - Waako Records 2005
Come Rain Come Shine – Jen Cunneta - Ultra Records 2005
Call Me – Ana Vissi - Moda Records 2005
Burnin Out – Lauren Hildabrant - Hildy Music 2005
You Move Me – Amber – Tommyboy - 2004
True Faith – Kennie - Groove Blue Records 2004
Save My Soul – Kristine W - Tommy Boy Silver Label 2004
I Am Tha 1 – Inaya Day & Mr. Timothy - Tommy Boy Silver Label 2004
Feel Brand New – Seduction – Wakko - 2004
As I Am – Deepa Soul - Junior Vasquez Music 2004
Can't Stop Dancin' – Inaya Day & Mike Cruz - Groovilicious 2002
Let Me Be The One – Sasha Alexander - Maxi Reprise Records 2001
Just Keep Thinking About You – Gloria Gaynor - Logic Records - 2001
Sunshine (When I Dance With You) Remixes – Duane Harden - Strictly
Rhythm 2000
Superstar - Joi Cardwell - 2000
Mirror Mirror – Magic Dog - Groovilicious 1998
If I Had The Chance – Cynthia - Tommy Boy Music 1998
Me Gusta Esa Jeba (I Like That Girl) – Lucci & Cruz - Cutting Records
1996
Without You – George Lamond – Tommy Boy - 1998