He was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky as Mitchell Edward Faulkner. At the young age of 13, Mitch knew clearly that he wanted to be a radio DJ. He landed his first radio job at the age of 16 at local Country formatted WHOP in his hometown. At the age of 17 he moved on to work at Rock formatted WABD AMFM in Fort Campbell TN.

He attended Austin Peay State University studying Mass Communication after Graduating from Christian County High School in 1976.s

He moved to Atlanta Ga. In 1980 and entered the radio scene at Clark Atlanta University. There he served as Morning Drive announcer on WCLK. From there he worked as Music Director at WIGO Atlanta.

While serving as Music Director at WIGO Mitch received several Gold and Platinum records for breaking rap artists in Atlanta. The artists include Run DMC, Whodini, The Fatboys, Soul Sonic Force, Luke and others.

From WIGO he went on to WVEE V-103 where he became the First African American DJ to be rated the #1 in the Atlanta Radio Market according to Arbitron ratings.

During this time Mitch became one of the most sought after voice talents in the industry and a talented radio producer. His voice has been heard on BET, CNN, Superstation TBS, WGNX TV, WXIA TV and a number of radio Commercials like Advance Auto Parts, Pizza Hut, KFC, Sony Records, Warner Brothers Records, Capitol Records, Luke Records. He has also provided voice talent for concert tours (Janet Jackson and Prince), major stage plays (Beauty Shop, Mama I Want to Sing and Real Men Pray), and prominent ministries (New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and the Full Gospel Ministry in New Orleans LA). Mitch has voiced andor produced literally thousands of radio commercials and has lent his announcer voice to many television commercials and corporate videos.

He returned to Atlanta in 1989 and joined forces with his brother, Arvester Faulkner, to form a production services company called On Mic Productions. While serving as Co-Owner and Executive Producer, he became the most heard Black voice in radio. His voice is heard by over 8 million people per day on over 185 radio stations in America. He can also be heard in London England, Nigeria Africa, Canada, Brazil, The Bahamas, Jamaica and Denmark.

Mitch has also served as voice talent for national and local TV stations, Radio Networks and ad campaigns. Mitch collaborated with Adam Bush to produce countless radio and television commercials for national, regional and local clients. Currently he is the Voice Talent for the National Broadcast of the Trumpet Awards show seen on the Turner Network.

Mitch is an avid music collector with an extensive library with over 10,000 titles dating back to the late 60's up to the present. His library contains titles from Funk, R&B, Rap, Jazz, Blues, Rock and Country. His favorite style of music is Old School Funk and R&B. Having grown up in the era he has extensive knowledge of the artists, producers, and record labels. He can often be heard speaking of experiences as if it was yesterday, bringing back memories for all that will listen.

Our Mitch Faulkner is a huge motorcycle enthusiast and has just opened his own entrepreneurial venture a bar and grill especially for bikers.

Mitch gives praises to God for his talent and is thankful to his supporting wife Janice. He and his wife have 6 children and 6 grandchildren. He credits his brother, Arvester Faulkner, for helping him realize his dream of being among the best in the Broadcast Industry.






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