My fiancé @car0hare + I spent 2021 working with / encouraging / strategizing for each other. (While raising a young king named Myles.) @LinkedIn noticed our journey + put us in a global campaign! My fave line: "dad life / work life / it's all life." We are beyond grateful!

Here’s the secret to my longevity in a very creative career. ⬇️ How to Build a Personal Brand People Actually Like mickbatyske.substack.com/p/h…

I had the honor of deejaying the release party for DILLAGENCE 2. And this magic moment happened. 🍩 I’m not really a “want my flowers” kinda guy, as I really think my success is moreso a formula of talent meets opportunity. That said - I appreciate @BustaRhymes for sharing the story of how we created this concept back in the day and how it still continues to live on today.

My creative friends: sometimes all it takes is a bold ask. Of course, you need the skill to back it up. And the vision to see it thru. But without the ASK, it may NEVER happen. Let me tell you my Busta + Dilla story. ⤵️ mickbatyske.substack.com/p/c…

If you’re a creator or creative thinking about going to Cannes next year - especially after the barrage of social content last week - this piece is for you! ⬇️ substack.com/home/post/p-204…

Grateful that my creative process allows me to work with some amazing clients + brands. For those going to #canneslions, this is my full deejay schedule:

Why brands are focusing on analog culture... and why some get it right. And others get it very wrong. substack.com/home/post/p-201…

I see a lot of discourse (good and bad) about the temporary Spotify logo. So let’s turn that disco ball into something way more fun - an actual disco playlist. 🪩🪩🪩 (Perfect for the holiday weekend.) Enjoy! open.spotify.com/playlist/1f…

What brand marketing knows about Drake’s comeback that hip-hop doesn’t. 🧊 (A deep dive in the latest edition of Creative Exercise.) mickbatyske.substack.com/

New Substack is live breaking down the creative genius of Tim Cook, or rather the genius of how he managed the creatives all around him. substack.com/home/post/p-195…

Before streaming, every single came with a B-side - the song the artist actually wanted to make. There's a lesson in that for every creative, in every field. Let's dive in. ⤵️ The B-Side Mentality. open.substack.com/pub/mickba…

JAŸ-Z once said “Nobody’s built like you - you design yourself.”  And he was right. So I thought it would be fun to dig a little deeper into that. Introducing Lab Notes - a special edition of my Creative Exercise newsletter. I have spent 20+ years watching how creative people move - on stage, in DJ booths, in boardrooms. Lab Notes is where I break that down in more detail. Whether you’re a JAŸ-Z fan, a marketing aficionado or just part of the culture, I’d love for you to read it. substack.com/home/post/p-193…

A mini-deep-dive on why Jay isn’t just a businessman - but a business, man. Lab Notes 001: JAŸ-Z's reinvention without apology. open.substack.com/pub/mickba…

F*ck creatine. It’s creativity that can help you live longer. More below. ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/mickba…