Lil Mic - Put it in a Letter Audio

Lil Mic
Put it in a Letter
Audio

Check out this new single, Put it in a Letter, from 13 year old, Def Jam signing Lil Mic.

Michael Johnson was born on March 23, 1994. He comes from a long line of singers and artists such as (Sam Johnson a Jazz Musician, Charlie Wilson of the Gap Band and Gospel Icon Daryl Cooley). Having grown up in the heart of South Central Los Angeles has had its challenges and share of negative influences. Michael's parents realized the significance of keeping him focused and out of trouble. Attending church faithfully, playing basketball and skateboarding contributed to channeling Michael's energy into something positive.

Michael began singing and performing at church. He sang in the church choir every Sunday and performed at various functions around the city. The congregation and audiences were blown away by the range and strength of Michael's voice. Michael was later introduced to his cousin "Tee-Low" from the hit R & B group "Next". Tee-Low then phoned Super Producer/Song Writer Walter Lil Walt Millsap III of Conjunction Ent. for an audition by phone. Walter felt that Michaels audition carried over only okay. It was eight months later, on the evening of Michaels aunt Carolyn White's live recording at West Angeles C.O.G.I.C that Walter was blown away by Michaels live performance. That evening after the live recording Michael was introduced to Walter. Coincidentally, Walter and Michaels family fellowshipped in the same church and Michael's father was the organ instructor for Walter in his youth. It was that moment Walter stamped

Michael was stamped with the name as Lil' Mike, when Walter 'Lil Walt Millsap III' of Conjunction Ent, came to a gig to see Machael play. After creating a catalogue of music, Walter phoned A&R, Jay Brown of Island Def Jam Records. Jay was so impressed by Michaels voice and demo presentation that he phoned CEOs L.A. Reid and Jay-Z to set up a show case. The rest is history in the making!