Early Life and Influences
Raised in the famous Kings Ridge Apartments, my teen years were shaped by the vibrant culture of ATL, with experiences at iconic spots like Jellybeans skating rink, the Fresh Party, Westgate Theatre, The Gold Mine, and the Rainbow Arcade.
Journey Through Hip Hop
I’ve climbed the scales of Hip Hop, transitioning from beatboxing to breakdancing, graffiti tagging, rapping, and music production. Now, I’ve evolved into a full-scale multimedia artist.
Over the years, I’ve experimented with various names, including Eternal, Sage, and Sage-El, before embracing my true self: Miquiel Banks.
The Essence of MB
MB embodies the best of opposing forces:
- Both rustic and sophisticated
- Both educated and simple
- Both esoteric and exoteric
From Haywood Studios to Patchwerks, DARP Studios, Bosstown Studios, and the Funk Shop, I’ve lived the nightlife, collaborating with artists like Kelvin Walton, DJ Smash, Da Black Man, DJ Stan, DJ Cooly C, Mike Fresh, DJ Toomp, Akon, Devyne, the Hard Boys, 90 MPH, Kool-Ace, Raheem the Dream, Sam Salter, Monica, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Ecstasy (Whodini), Yakira (Vocal Coach), Tony Terry, Seven, and many more.
Collaborations and Experiences
As a Consultant, I have worked with multiple Polymaths and Creatives:
- Sophia Stewart (Creator and Owner of the Matrix/Terminator Franchises)
- Dr. Khalid Muhammad
- Dr. Mario Beatty
- Pamela Jaye Smith
- Stanley D. Williams
- Mitchell German
- DJ Smash
- Kelvin Walton
- Da Godfather of Crunk (Carlos Glover)
- Klay Redd/Kool-Ace/Kool-Aid (Bryan Fleming)
- DJ Toomp
- Michael B McCray (Mike Fresh)
- DJ Chauncey
- The Great Cheez
- Anthony Francis (Godfather of Yeek)
- F.D.C. (Fresh Dancing Crew)
- Da Black Man (Avery Blanton)
- John “Redvoid” Sexton (Defcon6)
- Funky49 (Steven Rush)
- Dan Hetzel (Dan Hetzel Video)
- Miss Vera Benton
- Donna Akiba Sullivan Harper Ph. D.