I am a creative and versatile music industry professional with more than 25 years of experience spanning music creation, performance, production, broadcast, and audio engineering. I’ve built a career on combining technical skill with imaginative composition and sound design to deliver engaging audio for a wide range of media. I founded VOODOO KINGS INC. to develop original music for television, film, and corporate clients, lead sound design and licensing projects, and guide every aspect of business operations, from client relations to digital distribution. I’m passionate about collaborating with brands and networks, delivering high-quality productions, and mentoring teams to bring complex media projects to life.

Michael J. Kranicke

I am a creative and versatile music industry professional with more than 25 years of experience spanning music creation, performance, production, broadcast, and audio engineering. I’ve built a career on combining technical skill with imaginative composition and sound design to deliver engaging audio for a wide range of media. I founded VOODOO KINGS INC. to develop original music for television, film, and corporate clients, lead sound design and licensing projects, and guide every aspect of business operations, from client relations to digital distribution. I’m passionate about collaborating with brands and networks, delivering high-quality productions, and mentoring teams to bring complex media projects to life.

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I am a creative and versatile music industry professional with more than 25 years of experience spanning music creation, performance, production, broadcast, and audio engineering. I’ve built a career on combining technical skill with imaginative composition and sound design to deliver engaging audio for a wide range of media.

I founded VOODOO KINGS INC. to develop original music for television, film, and corporate clients, lead sound design and licensing projects, and guide every aspect of business operations, from client relations to digital distribution. I’m passionate about collaborating with brands and networks, delivering high-quality productions, and mentoring teams to bring complex media projects to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Operator at Voodoo Kings INC
December 31, 1995 - Present
Founded and managed independent music production company specializing in live performance, recording, and licensing
Field Audio Engineer at Voodoo Kings INC
January 1, 2000 - Present
Field audio engineering for commercials, industrial projects and award-winning documentaries. Clients include CBS, ABC, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, CNBC, MSNBC, PBS, BBC, and more
Performer/Composer at Voodoo Kings INC
January 1, 1998 - Present
Compose and perform original music for television, film, and corporate clients, including McDonald's, ESPN, Motorola, and Michigan Public Television.. Lead audio creative for annual corporate sales event for major financial institution
Post Production Audio Engineer. at Voodoo Kings INC
January 1, 1998 - Present
Engineered sessions for commercials, television, and corporate events. Audio sweetening and editing for clients including: PBS, McDonalds, Abbott Labs, AMTS Companies, Wells Fargo, Upjohn/Meade, Keller GraduateSchool, Motorola. Script supervising, voice-over recording, and music composition and editingfor major brands and networks.

Education

Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 1986 - June 1, 1990
Bachelor of music with concentration in music business
Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1984
Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 1970 - December 31, 1970
Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025

Qualifications

Member of ASCAP (Publisher & Writer)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Berklee College of Music Alumni Association Member
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
NABET Member
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
IBEW Member
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Dante Level 1 Certified
January 11, 2025 - July 17, 2025
Member of ASCAP (Publisher & Writer)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Berklee College of Music Alumni Association
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
NABET & IBEW Member
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Dante Level 1 Certified
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Member of ASCAP (Publisher & Writer)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Berklee College of Music Alumni Association Member
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
NABET & IBEW Member
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Dante Level 1 Certified
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Dante Level 1 Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Government, Education, Telecommunications
    paper Musician/ Composer

    Founder and leader of the band the Voodoo Kings.

    Extensive touring experience across the U.S. and Europe, including television appearances on ABC, NBC, and CBS.

    Music licensed for major motion picture and television series

    Responsible for all aspects of music production, composition and marketing.

    uniE603 Founder and Leader ~The Voodoo Kings - Eyes On You
    Leader and founder of the band the Voodoo Kings. Responsible for composition and production of original music catalog.
    uniE603 Founder and Leader ~The Voodoo Kings
    Leader and founder of the band the Voodoo Kings. Responsible for composition and production of original music catalog.
    uniE603 Founder and Leader ~The Voodoo Kings - Talk to Me
    Leader and founder of the band the Voodoo Kings. Responsible for composition and production of original music catalog.
    paper Music Business and Digital Marketing

    Developed client relationships with production companies, entertainment agencies, and media firms.

    Managed digital distribution, e-commerce, and music branding strategies.

    Developed and managed social media presence, developed and implemented digital and traditional marketing strategies.

    Responsible for website image, creative/image maintenance, digital distribution, Peer to Peer (P2P) group development, and web presence and social media management campaigns.

    paper Post Production Audio

    Seasoned post production audio engineer, sound designer and custom branded music composer.

    Engineered sessions for commercials, television, and corporate events.

    Audio sweetening sound design and editing for clients including: PBS, McDonalds, Abbott Labs, AMTS Companies, Norwest Finance, Wells Fargo, Upjohn/Meade, Keller Graduate School, Motorola.

    Script supervising, sound design, voice-over recording, audio editing and music composition for major brands and networks.