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E4 - Mike Reid with Demi Lovato

35m · DRUMMERS LIVE! · 06 Apr 05:41

Mike Reidhas made a name for himself as a drummer who plays exactly what the music needs. Not only does he cover how he found himself performing withDemi Lovato,Jay-Z,Pharrell Williams&N.E.R.D.,Jill Scott, &Justin Timberlake, but how these amazing opportunitiesalmostdidn't happen.

Not only is he making a name for himself as a successful drummer but he's also encouraging young people with hisBe Hipprogram.

Keep your eyes and ears on Mike Reid because he's making all of the right moves.

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