Michael Mauro

Michael Mauro is a prominent figure in the music and entertainment industry, known for his work as a show designer, director, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Blocktones, a Web3 music startup.12

Professional Background

Mauro is primarily recognized as the founder of M99 Studios, a production company he established in July 2017. M99 Studios specializes in stage design, content creation, music touring management, and creative production.1

Notable Achievements

Industry Collaborations:: Michael Mauro has worked with numerous high-profile artists in the music industry, including:

• Lil Uzi Vert
• Future
• Meek Mill
• Megan Thee Stallion
• Gunna
• ASAP Rocky
• Morgan Wallen
• Machine Gun Kelly
• Diplo14

His work has significantly enhanced the performances of these artists, establishing him as a leader in the field of show design and creative production.

Blocktones

Mauro co-founded Blocktones in January 2021.1 Blocktones is described as a multimedia interactive NFT project that combines generative audio with visual elements.5 In January 2023, Blocktones was acquired by Hume, a Web3 entertainment company focused on creating virtual musicians.6

Education and Early Career

Michael Mauro holds a Bachelor of Arts in Live Action Film & Animation from the College for Creative Studies, which he attended from 2011 to 2014. During his time there, he briefly served as an Assistant Curator in May 2014. He also worked as a Student Representative for Adobe from September 2013 to May 2014.1

Michael Mauro continues to be active in the creative production and stage design industry, as evidenced by his social media presence where he describes himself as the founder of M99 Studios and co-founder of Blocktones.3