Taking it to In the Heights, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, and Beyond. Mike Reid started playing drums at the age of three and never looked back. The Baltimore, Maryland, native joined his school and church bands to begin his first experiences playing music. A humble and true professional, Reid has been on the scene for more than 15 years, playing and performing with Rihanna (2015-2016 Anti World tour), Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Arianna Grande, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Patti Labelle, Smokey Robinson, Pharrell, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Eminem, Toni Braxton, Babyface, Janet Jackson, and others. Reid has also done his share of TV shows, such as The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, American Idol, Britain’s Got Talent, Live! with Kelly and Michael, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! He has been the house-band drummer for The Four: Battle for Stardom (season two), BET Awards (2015), Soul Train Awards (2017), and The Grammys (2021). […]

August 2021 Issue