Hi, I’m Michael Raphael—a versatile music professional with 35+ years in performance, production, and licensing. As founder/CEO of Michael’s Record Music (MRM), I focus on licensing and original production for film, TV, and advertising, building a global catalog and strategic partnerships. My credits span Billboard-charting hits, platinum albums, and thousands of sync placements across TV, film, and brands. I’ve collaborated with major labels, top artists, and world-class brands, and I’m passionate about licensing, storytelling through music, and mentoring artists.…

Michael Raphael

Hi, I’m Michael Raphael—a versatile music professional with 35+ years in performance, production, and licensing. As founder/CEO of Michael’s Record Music (MRM), I focus on licensing and original production for film, TV, and advertising, building a global catalog and strategic partnerships. My credits span Billboard-charting hits, platinum albums, and thousands of sync placements across TV, film, and brands. I’ve collaborated with major labels, top artists, and world-class brands, and I’m passionate about licensing, storytelling through music, and mentoring artists.…

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Hi, I’m Michael Raphael—a versatile music professional with 35+ years in performance, production, and licensing. As founder/CEO of Michael’s Record Music (MRM), I focus on licensing and original production for film, TV, and advertising, building a global catalog and strategic partnerships.

My credits span Billboard-charting hits, platinum albums, and thousands of sync placements across TV, film, and brands. I’ve collaborated with major labels, top artists, and world-class brands, and I’m passionate about licensing, storytelling through music, and mentoring artists.

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Musician / Band Member at Undisclosed Band (San Francisco)
December 31, 1988 - September 25, 2025
Early career; first band noticed by Ronnie Montrose who produced our music.
Band Member at Jailhouse
January 1, 1988 - Present
Moved to Los Angeles; Jailhouse signed to Capital Records; videos in rotation on VH1 Classic.
Music Producer / Songwriter at Neve
January 1, 1999 - Present
Signed to Columbia Records; toured with KISS, Duran Duran, Rage Against The Machine, The Black Crowes; chart hit 'It's Over Now'.
Songwriter / Music Producer at Disney/Hollywood Records
January 1, 2000 - Present
Produced/wrote records for Hanna Montana and Disney Mania; led to further production and songwriting work with artists like Busted.
Main Composer at The Price Is Right
January 1, 2012 - Present
Main composer for CBS show since 2012.
Composer at Nike (Footballverse)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Wrote music for the Nike Footballverse ad for the 2022 World Cup.
Guitarist at Busted (UK)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Recorded guitar on a new Busted greatest-hits record that debut Number 1 on the UK Billboard charts.
Founder / Producer at MRM
January 1, 2024 - Present
Michael's own production music label; started in 2024; launched in 2025 with worldwide distribution.
Band Member at Jailhouse
January 1, 1988 - Present
Formed Jailhouse in Los Angeles; signed to Capital Records; videos in rotation on VH1 Classic.
Band Member at Neve
January 1, 1999 - Present
Joined Neve after Randy Jackson signed the band to Columbia Records; toured nationally with major acts; Neve scored a Billboard hit with It's Over Now.
Composer / Main Musician at The Price Is Right (CBS)
January 1, 2012 - Present
Main composer for The Price Is Right since 2012.
Composer / Musician at Nike (Footballverse Campaign)
December 31, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Contributed music to the Footballverse World Cup ad campaign (2022).
Guitarist (Session) at Busted (Greatest Hits)
December 31, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Recorded guitar for a Busted greatest-hits record that debuted Number 1 on the UK charts.
Founder / CEO at MRM
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded Michael's Production Music label (MRM); launched in 2025 with worldwide distribution.
Main Composer at The Price Is Right (CBS)
January 1, 2012 - Present
Main composer for CBS's The Price Is Right since 2012; responsible for scoring and music direction.
Founder / CEO at Michael’s Record Music (MRM)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founder and CEO of a global music label focused on licensing and original production; launched with worldwide distribution.
Guest Guitarist at Busted
January 1, 2023 - Present
Guest guitarist on Greatest Hits album; debuted at #1 on the UK charts.
Composer at Paramount Pictures
January 1, 2025 - Present
The Naked Gun 2025 – composer.
Founder & CEO at Michael's Record Music (MRM)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founder and CEO of Michael's Record Music, a global music label focused on licensing and original production. Leads catalog licensing, sync licensing, and development of original content for film, television, and advertising.
Main Composer at The Price Is Right (CBS)
January 1, 2012 - Present
Main composer for the CBS game show since 2012, providing musical cues, underscore, and theme adaptations.
Guest Guitarist at Busted
December 31, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Guest guitarist on Busted's Greatest Hits album; debut at #1 on the UK Billboard Chart.

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