Mike Millrain is a distinguished music producer and DJ based in Birmingham, UK. His musical journey began in his early teens when he learned to play the guitar and performed in various bands. However, it was the vibrant rave scene of the early '90s that truly captivated him. The electrifying sounds of raves like Raindance and Exodus inspired Mike and a group of friends to experiment with this exciting new genre.
After honing his skills and gaining invaluable experience working with renowned labels such as Rising High, Silver Planet, and Bullion Records, Millrain signed with the legendary Nice ’N’ Ripe in 1997. Under a variety of aliases, including Large Joints, DJ South Central, Urban Myths, and D-Base, he carved out a niche for himself, producing a string of underground hits. His influential radio show on Upfront 99.3 and regular DJ sets at events like Twice As Nice, Freedom, and Cookies & Cream further established his reputation in the music scene.
In the early 2000s, Mike grew disenchanted with the evolving garage music landscape, which increasingly emphasized MCs and harsher sounds. As a result, he shifted his focus to house music, signing with Defected Records under the moniker Soul Rebels. His debut hits, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” (featuring Roland Clark) and “I’ll Be Good” (featuring Lisa Millet), enjoyed immediate success, and he went on to remix tracks for artists like Jason Jinx, Debbie Pendor, and Laura Vane.
Following a significant hiatus from house music production to serve as a sound engineer and touring musician for The Streets, Mike resumed his creative endeavors in 2011. He launched his own label, Soul Revolution Records, where he continues to release chart-topping tracks characterized by his signature "Deep N Bumpy" style. Mike’s weekly Friday night radio show on Grant Nelson’s D3ep Radio Network has been airing for over a decade, steadily growing in popularity and leading to DJ appearances at prestigious events worldwide, including Soul Fusion, Appetite (London), and Promise (Toronto).
After honing his skills and gaining invaluable experience working with renowned labels such as Rising High, Silver Planet, and Bullion Records, Millrain signed with the legendary Nice ’N’ Ripe in 1997. Under a variety of aliases, including Large Joints, DJ South Central, Urban Myths, and D-Base, he carved out a niche for himself, producing a string of underground hits. His influential radio show on Upfront 99.3 and regular DJ sets at events like Twice As Nice, Freedom, and Cookies & Cream further established his reputation in the music scene.
In the early 2000s, Mike grew disenchanted with the evolving garage music landscape, which increasingly emphasized MCs and harsher sounds. As a result, he shifted his focus to house music, signing with Defected Records under the moniker Soul Rebels. His debut hits, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” (featuring Roland Clark) and “I’ll Be Good” (featuring Lisa Millet), enjoyed immediate success, and he went on to remix tracks for artists like Jason Jinx, Debbie Pendor, and Laura Vane.
Following a significant hiatus from house music production to serve as a sound engineer and touring musician for The Streets, Mike resumed his creative endeavors in 2011. He launched his own label, Soul Revolution Records, where he continues to release chart-topping tracks characterized by his signature "Deep N Bumpy" style. Mike’s weekly Friday night radio show on Grant Nelson’s D3ep Radio Network has been airing for over a decade, steadily growing in popularity and leading to DJ appearances at prestigious events worldwide, including Soul Fusion, Appetite (London), and Promise (Toronto).