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After shinning with his EPs “More Than One Side” and “Liquid Courage”, Mike Theory has been building quite the buzz, amassing a strong local fan base and keeping his grind going. Growing up in Los Angeles, Theory developed his rhymes, melodies and beats, with a rich array of life experiences. All this gave him a unique look at his ups …

Born Michael Huerta to a Mexican father and Puerto Rican mother, Theory grew up listening to everything from The Beatles and Led Zeppelin to Tito Puente and Grammy winning meringue singer Elvis Crespo — and plans to include some salsa and meringue vibes in his future work. He got into hip hop via his cousin, who listened regularly to L.A.’s …