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Mickey Oliver

Real Name:
Michael Lee Oliver
Profile:
A founding member of the Chicago radio mixshow team on 102.7 WBMX, collectively known as the Hot Mix 5.
Sites:
mickeyoliver.com, MySpace
Aliases:
Mix
In Groups:
MG²
Variations:
All | Mickey Oliver | M. L. Oliver | M. Oliver | Michael Oliver | Mickey | Mickey "Mixin" | Mickey "Mixin" Oliver | Mickey "Mixin'" Oliver | Mickey "Mixing" Oliver | Mickey 'Mixin' Oliver | Mickey Lee Oliver | Mickey Mixen Oliver | Mickey Mixin | Mickey Mixin Oliver | Mickey Mixin' Oliver | Micky Mixen Oliver "Hot Mix-5" | Oliver
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Discography

Releases:
Breakin' Up Breakin' Down ◄ (2 versions)   D.J. International Records 1986
Lost Inside The Noise (12")   Nuance Records 1986
Just A Tease ◄ (3 versions)   Hot Mix 5 ... 1987
Anticipate ◄ (2 versions)   Mixin Music 1988
Bass Line (12")   Mixin Music 1988
I Need A Beat / Rock With Taste (12")   Hot Mix 5 1988
In-Ten-Si-T (Album) ◄ (3 versions)   Mixin Music 1988
In-Ten-Si-T ◄ (6 versions)   Hot Mix 5 ... 1988
Never Let Go ◄ (2 versions)   Hot Mix 5 ... 1988
Bass Creations Volume 2 (CD, Album)   Scarface Records 1993
I Know It's You (CDr, Promo, Maxi)   Turn The Table Records 2007
Remixes:
Ms. Fine Brown Frame (Album) ◄ (3 versions)   Boardwalk Records ... 1982
Gimme Whatcha Got ◄ (2 versions) Gimme Whatcha Got (Clu... Private I Records ... 1984
Go Go Gorilla (12") Go Go Gorilla ('87 Mic... Danica Records 1987
You Used To Hold Me / The Jackin' National Anthem (12") You Used To Hold Me (M... Jack Trax 1987
Pump That Base (12") Pump That Base (Mickey... Hot Mix 5 1988
You Used To Hold Me (12") You Used To Hold Me (M... Jack Trax 1989
Arizona Bump (CD, Maxi) Arizona Bump (Mickey O... Carrillo Music 2007
Issue 8 (2x12", Promo) Love Can Do, Forever A... Powerhouse Records  
Sweet House Chicago (CD, Comp) Anticipate (12" Remix) Mixin Music  
Production:
My House Is Bigger Than Your House (12")   Hot Mix 5 1986
Jack Trax - The First Album (Comp, Album) ◄ (3 versions) The Jackin' National A... Jack Trax 1987
Jack Trax - The Second Album (Comp, Album) ◄ (2 versions) Rhythm Of The Beat Jack Trax 1987
Jack Trax - The Seventh Album (Comp, Album) ◄ (3 versions) Take It To The Top, An... Jack Trax 1987
Rhythm Of The Beat (12")   Hot Mix 5 1987
The Jackin' National Anthem (12")   Hot Mix 5 1987
Best Of Hot Mix 5 '88 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions)   Hot Mix 5 1988
Rock With Taste (12")   Hot Mix 5 1988
I Can't Stop For You (12")   Max Music (Spain) 1989
Sweet House Chicago (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) House Rights Mixin Music ... 1989
Untitled (12")   Jack Trax 1989
Bass Creations Volume 5 (Cass)   Scarface Records 1993
Bass Creations Volume 6 (CD, Album)   Scarface Records 1993
Volume 1 (CD)   Scarface Records 1993
Mix:
Don't Give Your Love (So Easily) ◄ (2 versions)   Nuance Records ... 1984
Undercover (Remix) (12")   Jes Say Records, Jes Say Records 1984
Take My Love (12")   Nuance Records 1985
Don't Say (It's Over) (12", Promo)   Nuance Records 1986
Don't Say (It's Over) (12", Promo)   Nuance Records 1986
Let's Have Some Fun ◄ (2 versions) Let's Have Some Fun (D... Nuance Records 1986
This Merry Go Round (12") This Merry Go Round (C... Nuance Records 1986
What Is House? ◄ (2 versions)   Trax Records 1986
Chicago Trax - Volume 1 (Comp) ◄ (4 versions) What Is House BCM Records ... 1987
Jack Trax - The Fifth Album (Comp, Album) ◄ (3 versions) Dream Girl (Radio Mix) Jack Trax 1987
Let's Play House (12") Let's Play House (The ... Obscure Records 1987
Rhythm Of The Beat (12") Rhythm Of The Beat (Ho... Hot Mix 5 1987
The House Sound Of Chicago - Vol. II - Chicago Trax (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) What Is House? London Records 1987
The Jackin' National Anthem ◄ (2 versions) The Jackin' National A... Hot Mix 5 ... 1987
Acid LP (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Dream Girl, Pump Up Th... Hot Mix 5 1988
Best Of Hot Mix 5 '88 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions)   Hot Mix 5 1988
Dream Girl (12") Dream Girl (Mickey's Mix) Hot Mix 5 1988
In The Night ◄ (2 versions) In The Night (Mickey's... Hot Mix 5 1988
Love's Got 2 Be Strong ◄ (3 versions) Loves Got 2 Be Strong ... 4th & Broadway ... 1988
Rock With Taste (12") Rock With Taste (Club ... Hot Mix 5 1988
Should Have Never Been (12") Should Have Never Been... Hot Mix 5 1988
String Free / Can You Feel The Bass ◄ (2 versions) Can You Feel The Bass ... Hot Mix 5 1988
Acid House (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Pump Up The Acid Public 1989
I Can't Stop For You (12") I Can't Stop For You (... Max Music (Spain) 1989
Just Rock (Rap House Anthem) ◄ (2 versions) Just Rock (Mickey's Sa... Hot Mix 5 ... 1989
Love House (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Dream Girl (Mickey Oli... K-Tel 1989
Sweet Chicago House (LP, Comp)   Flying Records 1989
Untitled (12") Bassline, Rockin' With... Jack Trax 1989
Issue 5 (2x12", Promo) Gonna Make You Sweat, ... Powerhouse Records 1990
Forever Amour (12") Forever Amour (Club Mix) Saber Records 1991
The Remix Of Richie Rich's Salsa House (Remix) (12") You Used To Hold Me FFRR, FFRR 1991
Jackin' The Acid (12") Pump Up The Acid (Hard... Skylax 2008
Issue 15 (2x12") Speed Racer Powerhouse Records  
Issue 6 (3x12", Promo) Think About Powerhouse Records  
Issue 9 (2x12", Promo) Don't Stop The Rock Powerhouse Records  
You're A Sucka Kool Rock (12")   Target Records (US)  
Appears On:
Bottom's Up ◄ (2 versions)   LARC Records ... 1983
My House Is Bigger Than Your House ◄ (2 versions)   Hot Mix 5 1986
Jack Trax - Mega Mix (2xLP, Mixed) Smooth House Mix, Jack... Jack Trax 1987
Jack Trax - The Second CD (CD, Comp) Rhythm Of The Beat Jack Trax 1987
Rhythm Of The Beat (12")   Hot Mix 5 1987
Rob Olson's Chicago Jack Beat Vol. One & Two (CD, Comp) My House Is Bigger Tha... Rhythm King Records 1987
Rob Olson's Chicago Jack Beat Vol. Two - The House That Jack Built (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) My House Is Bigger Tha... Rhythm King Records 1987
The Jackin' National Anthem ◄ (2 versions)   Hot Mix 5 ... 1987
Best Of Hot Mix 5 '88 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Jackin' National Anthe... Hot Mix 5 1988
Dream Girl (12") Dream Girl (Mickey Oli... Jack Trax 1988
I Can Make U Forget (12")   SRO 1988
Rock With Taste (12")   Hot Mix 5 1988
Take My Love (12")   Mixin Music 1988
Acid! The Worst Of... (LP) Pump Up The Acid Socadisc 1989
Love House (Cass) Dream Girl (Mickey Oli... K-Tel 1989
Dance Floor Authority (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) I Need A Beat World Dance Records 1990
Forever Amour (12")   Saber Records 1991
Best Of 1992 (3x12", Promo) The Hitman, Don't Stop... Powerhouse Records 1992
Very Best OF Powerhouse '90-'94 (2xCD, EP + 6x12") The Hitman Powerhouse Records 1995
Illusion 5 - Trance Mission (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Never Let Go EMI Music (Belgium) 1997
The Other Side Paris (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Intensity TimeOut Records (2) ... 2005
This Is Acid (2xCD, Comp) In-Ten-Si-T Vendetta Records 2005
Jackin' The Acid (12") Pump Up The Acid (Hard... Skylax 2008
Never Alone / U Got 2 Know (12")   Mostiko 2009
U Got 2 Know (12")   Liquid Recordings 2009
Club Classics Vol.5 (2x12", Promo) We Are Famiily, Let's ... Powerhouse Records  
Deep House Classics Volume One ◄ (2 versions) The House Music Anthem... Powerhouse Records  
Issue 13 (2x12", Promo) The Hitman Powerhouse Records  
Issue 16 (2x12", Promo) Rock & Roll Part.2 Powerhouse Records  
Powerhouse Club Classics Vol. 6 (2x12") Turn The Beat Around, ... Powerhouse Records  
Sweet House Chicago (LP, Comp)   Mixin Music  
Untitled (LP, W/Lbl, Comp) I Need A Beat Trax Records, Trax Records  
Tracks Appear On:
Jack Trax - Mega Mix (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Untitled, Untitled Jack Trax 1987
Jack Trax - The Fifth Album (Comp, Album) ◄ (3 versions) Pump Up The Beat, In-T... Jack Trax 1987
Jack Trax - The Seventh Album (Comp, Album) ◄ (3 versions) I Need A Beat Jack Trax 1987
Upfront 8 - Solid State (Cass, Comp) Just A Tease (Club Mix) Serious Records (2) 1987
Best Of Hot Mix 5 '88 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) In-Ten-Si-T Hot Mix 5 1988
Industrial House - A Mickey Oliver Project (12", EP) Bass Line, Bass Under Mixin Music 1988
Acid House (7", S/Sided, Promo) In-Ten-Si-T Basic Mix 1989
Acid House (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) In-Ten-Si-T Basic Mix 1989
Bolero Mix 5 - A Raul Orellana Mix ◄ (4 versions) In-Ten-Si-T Blanco Y Negro (2) 1989
European New Beat Megamix (12") In-ten-si-t Indisc 1989
Sweet House Chicago (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) I Need A Beat (To Turn... Mixin Music ... 1989
The Ultimate MG Mix ◄ (2 versions) In-ten-si-t, In-ten-si-t MG Records 1989
Untitled (12") Bassline Jack Trax 1989
Dance Floor Authority (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) I Need A Beat World Dance Records 1990
Made In D.J. (2x12") In-ten-s-t Made In DJ 1995
Made In D.J. (2xCD, Comp, P/Mixed) In-Ten-Si-T (Remix) Made In DJ 1995
House Classics Volume One (3xCD) In-Ten-si-t Vendetta Records 1997
Trevor Fung Presents Classic House (2xCD) In-Ten-Si-Ty DCI 1998
Attica - Actividad Constante (2xCD, Mixed + CD, Comp) In-Ten-Si-T Energy Network 2000
Promo Only Club Video: October 05 (DVD, Comp) Is It Love? Promo Only 2005
The Other Side Paris (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Intensity TimeOut Records (2) ... 2005
This Is Acid (2xCD, Comp) In-Ten-Si-T Vendetta Records 2005
Promo Only Club Video: September 06 (DVD, Comp) Is It Love (QUBIQ's La... Promo Only 2006
20 Years Of House (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) In Ten Si T District 6 2007
20 Years Of House - Nicky Holloway And Danny Rampling - Sampler 1 (12") In-Ten-Si-T District 6 2007
Bill Friar Entertainment, Volume 1: Julian Marsh T-Dance (CD, Comp) I Know It's You Red Wallet Records 2007
Promo Only Club Video: November 07 (DVD, Comp) In-Ten-Si-T (Reloaded) Promo Only 2007
Promo Only Club Video: September 07 (DVD, Comp) I Know It's You (Chr... Promo Only 2007
Screenplay Club Vision: October 07 (DVD, Comp) In-Ten-Si-T (Reloaded) Screenplay Productions 2007
Jackin' The Acid (12") Pump Up The Acid (Hard... Skylax 2008
The Art Of Acid (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) In-Ten-Si-T, In-Ten-Si... Harmless 2008
Deep House Classics Volume One ◄ (2 versions) Never Let Go Powerhouse Records  
Untitled (LP, W/Lbl, Comp) I Need A Beat Trax Records, Trax Records  
Unofficial Releases:
Six (12", Ltd, Unofficial) (Don't Say) It's Over ... Cosmic Club 2008
String Free / Can You Feel The Bass (12") Can You Feel The Bass ... Hot Mix 5 (2) 2009
In-Ten-Si-T (12")   Hot Mix 5 (2)  
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Review by Mister_DJ Jul 20, 2007 (edited over 2 years ago)
A hugely influential DJ (especially in my house where he is otherwise known as "God"). Founder member of the Hot Mix 5, his shows were particularly noted for their seamless blend of Hi Nrg, Italo Disco, Electro, good 80's Pop and of course early Chicago House. His production skills were equally as influential and forward thinking. This music is well worth checking out and sounds as fresh today as it did back then. Sadly he doesn't seem to get mentioned in the same revered tones as say Jesse Saunders, Farley Jackmaster Funk and his other Chicago House peers. However at least in one house - MY house - Mickey, you are "The King". Amen.
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