Mike Paradinas

Michael Robert Paradinas (born 26 September 1971), better known by his stage name μ-Ziq (pronounced "music" or mu-zik), is an English electronic musician from Wimbledon, London. He was associated with the electronic style intelligent dance music (IDM) during the 1990s, and recorded on Rephlex Records and Reflective Records. His critically acclaimed 1997 album, Lunatic Harness, helped define the drill 'n' bass subgenre and was also his most successful release, selling over 100,000 copies. Paradinas founded the record label Planet Mu, begun in 1995, where he has championed genres such as juke, IDM and footwork.

For the American neo-soul and R&B music artist, see Musiq Soulchild. For the British electropunk artist, see MU (musician).

Mike Paradinas
Background information
Birth nameMichael Robert Paradinas
Also known asμ-Ziq, Tusken Raiders, Kid Spatula, Rude Ass Tinker, Jake Slazenger, Gary Moscheles, Frost Jockey
Born (1971-09-26) 26 September 1971
Wimbledon, London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)Label owner, musician
Years activeLate 1980s–present
LabelsRephlex, Astralwerks, Planet Mu
Websitewww.planet.mu
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