Biography
Born and bred in Sydney, Australia, Mistah Cee is fast establishing himself as a DJ to watch. Of course, for the music, but also for his candid approach to engaging with his community. An unmatched energy and enthusiasm for connecting with his audience, he is striking the perfect balance between good music and positive energy. For Mistah Cee, this is where music can make the most impact.
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Having grown up listening to the music of James Brown, Eddie Palmieri, and Jimi Hendrix, it was Snoop Dogg's first single "What's My Name" that cemented Mistah Cee's love for the hip-hop and R&B landscape. In his own words, "there was no turning back after that."
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Turning to music as something of a refuge in his youth, DJ-ing kept Mistah Cee (largely) out of trouble. With a sound and style that's earned him a spot supporting the likes of The Game, Tyga, and Twista, among others, it's his energy, openness, and truly unique approach to the industry that's positioning him as a fan favorite.
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With hip-hop and R&B having long stood as key influences on his music, Mistah Cee also notes his roots heralding from San Francisco's Bay Area as being a significant part of his approach and sound. Mistah Cee's father was a conga master – a 'conguero' – and would frequently take the young boy Mistah Cee to his live concerts, where he quickly understood the power of performance to unite a whole room of people. "Around this time, I was also introduced to the mixtapes of DJ Tikelz, DJ Peter Gunz, and DJ Moto. I knew I wanted to emulate that."
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Between gigs across the country and a weekly slot co-hosting "Welcome to the Area" with Director Zig on new radio station CADARNA – ARN's home of hip-hop and R&B – Mistah Cee is following up the success of his first mixtape, "Locals Only pt.1," with "Locals Only pt.2" due for release in early July 2022.
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Mastering his sound and musical style was one thing, understanding his audience was another. Key to Mistah Cee? Meeting his audience where they are. In a short few months, Mistah Cee has amassed an audience of over 130K, reaching them primarily across TikTok and Instagram. Bringing them the music, the good vibes, and even musing on some of life's big questions, Mistah Cee is hitting all the right notes when it comes to music and entertainment.
