Michael “Mikestro” Clanton is a Newark-bred, Berklee-trained musician, composer, and producer working across genres and generations. Classically trained and gospel-rooted, he’s toured internationally with The Jack Moves, worked with Grammy-winning legends, and is shaping the future of R&B with artists like Love Mansuy, Nbdy, Ro Beau and Benjamin Navy. Whether behind the drums, keys, mic, or mix, Mikestro makes music that moves. Bio: Michael “Mikestro” Clanton Michael “Mikestro” Clanton is a multi-faceted music professional whose work resonates at the crossroads of creativity, discipline, and soul. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Film Scoring and Music Production & Engineering, Mikestro is not only a dynamic composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, but also a highly sought-after collaborator with a unique gift for elevating sound and storytelling through music. Rooted in gospel and classically trained at the prestigious Newark Boys Chorus School, Mikestro’s musical foundation is deeply spiritual, technically sound, and emotionally charged. His journey—from Newark’s rich artistic culture to global stages—has shaped a voice both authentic and innovative. As a key member of the international touring act The Jack Moves, he has performed across the globe, including sharing stages in Paris with Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, and touring alongside British band Yellow Days. His current work includes collaborations with rising stars Love Mansuy, Nbdy, Ro Beau and Benjamin Navy helping to usher in a new era of “millennial rhythm & blues”—reviving the soulful textures of the 2000s for a new generation of listeners. From engineering sessions at Lounge Studios in NYC to providing administrative and artistic support for Grammy-winning gospel legends like Tye Tribbett, Hezekiah Walker, and Richard Smallwood, Mikestro carries a résumé as rich in service as it is in skill. Whether he's behind the drum set, the keys, the microphone, the console, or the scenes, his mission remains the same: to create music that people can trust, feel, and live with. Mikestro doesn’t just play music—he builds sonic experiences. His brand reflects leadership, intention, and heart, speaking directly to artists, audiences, and collaborators who are seeking truth in sound and excellence in execution.
Bio: Michael “Mikestro” Clanton
Michael “Mikestro” Clanton is a multi-faceted music professional whose work resonates at the crossroads of creativity, discipline, and soul. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Film Scoring and Music Production & Engineering, Mikestro is not only a dynamic composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, but also a highly sought-after collaborator with a unique gift for elevating sound and storytelling through music.
Rooted in gospel and classically trained at the prestigious Newark Boys Chorus School, Mikestro’s musical foundation is deeply spiritual, technically sound, and emotionally charged. His journey—from Newark’s rich artistic culture to global stages—has shaped a voice both authentic and innovative. As a key member of the international touring act The Jack Moves, he has performed across the globe, including sharing stages in Paris with Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, and touring alongside British band Yellow Days. His current work includes collaborations with rising stars Love Mansuy, Nbdy, Ro Beau and Benjamin Navy helping to usher in a new era of “millennial rhythm & blues”—reviving the soulful textures of the 2000s for a new generation of listeners.
From engineering sessions at Lounge Studios in NYC to providing administrative and artistic support for Grammy-winning gospel legends like Tye Tribbett, Hezekiah Walker, and Richard Smallwood, Mikestro carries a résumé as rich in service as it is in skill. Whether he's behind the drum set, the keys, the microphone, the console, or the scenes, his mission remains the same: to create music that people can trust, feel, and live with.
Mikestro doesn’t just play music—he builds sonic experiences. His brand reflects leadership, intention, and heart, speaking directly to artists, audiences, and collaborators who are seeking truth in sound and excellence in execution.