London, 27

Identified by Theatre Royal, Stratford East

Mikey J Asante is a Music Producer, Singer and Song Writer. As well as the prolific music he has created for Boy Blue Entertainment, he performs and writes with legendary UK Hip Hop and Garage Artist, Kano. His numerous music production credits uniquely bestride the commercial and the arts world including composing the music for Fiat 500 Reveal launch, the Black Policeman’s Association Annual event, Nike- Dance Clash and FunkPhysics, the opening event for the Tour De France in Trafalgar Square, the Ghanaian Independence Event in 2007 and commisions for Grange Park Opera. As a singer, performer, and music producer he has worked with Kenny Arkana, The Mitchell Brothers, Shystie, Amadou & Miriam and Shawn Emmanuel. Together with Kenrick Sandy, Michael founded Boy Blue Entertainment Five years ago with the aim of encouraging youth to embrace dance, exposing them to performane and storytelling whilst teaching discipline and team-building. Since 2001, they have trained more than 500 children and teenagers. Boy Blue Entertainment is now the biggest dance firm in East London, and one of the biggest in london, bringing to the traditional theatre a new experience, which connects directly with young adult audiences.