Michael F. Di Bella, word merchant for hire, musicologist, aspiring alchemist and co-founder of The C.A.W.L.M. Project(Collaborative Artists With Like Minds), has followed many musical paths. Michael got his start in music journalism with the Detroit-based music magazine, "Underground Soundz," interviewing artists such as the Fugees and the Pharcyde. University of Michigan graduate and former Shoe City Employee, Michael is a crusader for the development of a 5"9 and under NBA league. Michael is a true journeyman of the Gerald Henderson variety, plying his craft in Michigan, Hartford, The Bay Area, Chicago, Boston and Washington D.C. In the musical galaxy, Michael entered the solar system near Pluto and arrived at the Jupiter world of hip-hop at a young age but now explores all musical planets on his voyage to the Sun. Michael's musical interests were enriched by DJ'ing at the University of Michigan's radio station, WCBN. As a relative newcomer to radio, Michael quickly proved adept and went on to co-host a late night show that featured weekly performances from The Del Rio Six, J-Smalls and The Inimitable D-AB. Major musical influences include KRS-ONE, Jimi Hendrix, Slick Rick, Q-Tip, Bob Marley, John Coltrane and Frank Sinatra. When not at home spinning vinyl discs loudly and with his windows open for anyone who will listen, Michael is at work attempting to perfect a variety of delectable sandwiches in order to one day own a record store/sandwich shop. Ultimately, Michael aspires to blend his music and writing interests in the hopes of eventually being able to write insrtuction manuals for Sony Walkmans and Technics Turntables. ~ Michael Di Bella Desert or Deserted Island List(in no particular order): 1. Stevie Wonder's Musicquarium 2. Best Of Charlie Parker 3. Paid In Full, Eric B. And Rakim 4. Robert Johnson, Complete Recordings 5. Bob Marley, Songs Of Freedom 6. Inna Heights, Buju Banton 7. Enter The 36 Chambers, Wu-Tang Clan 8. The Low End Theory, A Tribe Called Quest 9. By All Means Necessary, Boogie Down Productions 10. Ready To Die, B.I.G. 11. The Harder They Come, Soundtrack 12. The JB's Anthology 13. Kind Of Blue, Miles Davis 14. Meditations, John Coltrane 15. Let's Get It On, Marvin Gaye 16. Call Me, Al Green 17. Band of Gypsies 18. NAS, self-titled 19. Best of Sam Cooke 20. Best of RUN-DMC 21. Three Feet High and Rising, De La Soul 22. People's Instinctive Travels and The Paths of Rhythm, A Tribe Called Quest 23. The Great Adventures Of... Slick Rick 24. Led Zeppelin II, All Music Guide