For Jerry (Jeremiah) Cartier, music has always been a necessary part of life. This deep musical appreciation extends through all genres of music. His love and appreciation for the art form of DJing began at a young age, watching his older brother scratch break beats on vinyl records by artists such as Run DMC and The Sugarhill Gang. This sparked the desire for the creativity of mixing music with his own eclectic style that has truly elevated his career as a professional DJ. “Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, music was always an essential part of family life,” says Cartier. “The beauty of living in the midwest was that we listened to all types of music.”;

With over 15 years of experience, Jerry has mastered his craft of creating musical magic for crowds of all ages and transcending all cultures. He earned college degrees in business management at the University of Cincinnati and continued his education at Nova Southeastern University where he earned his bachelor’s degree and graduated with honors. Combining his formal education with his vast musical knowledge, he founded his entertainment company, Mikado Music LLC, in Florida in 2009.

His first weekly residency was at Fat Tuesdays on Fort Lauderdale beach which blossomed into a full-time lineup of gigs around the south Florida area. This built a grassroots following which evolved into the open format professional DJ that he is today. Jerry Cartier also takes pride in donating his services to various charitable organizations.

In 2006 he began working with the Miami Dolphins and several NFL organizations for many years. His ability to seamlessly blend all genres of music and his creative mixing skills created the high-profile success of booking private parties for celebrities, NFL alumni, NBA and MLB players. Notable performances include:

• Miami Dolphins (5 years)
• Orange Bowl (9 years)
• VIP Pavilions at Ft. Lauderdale/Miami/West Palm Beach Boat shows (5 years)
• Atlantis Bahamas - Cove Adult Pool
• Caesars Palace
• The Chelsea Theatre Cosmopolitan
• Planet Hollywood Pool
• Weddings
• St. Jude Ranch for Children
• Blue Martini Las Vegas Resident DJ

In 2022, he co-produced his first song with artist/producer Day Underscore named “Porche Mule Push,” which can currently be streamed on Soundcloud. Cartier’s endeavors are fueled by the belief that “music is the universal language that unites us all.”