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Michael John Wagner, aka “MJ Ultra”, is a Los Angeles based alternative-R&B recording artist, songwriter, and actor. His music has been featured in multiple film and television shows, and his face can be seen on television, film, and major international advertising campaigns.
MJ grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and is a classically trained theater actor who graduated from the Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts and was awarded the President’s Scholarship to the prestigious Point Park University.
In 2017, “Ocean Drive”, MJ’s debut album, has garnered him national and international appeal, and he has just completed a near two-year tour of the USA, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ireland and most recently, South Korea.
MJ’s career highlights:
- Singer and songwriter for Boxinlion’s “Black & White” which has amassed more than 50 million streams worldwide as of 2020, and has been featured in a worldwide advertising campaign for Braun.
- Singer and songwriter of “New York, New York” for Sony’s hit film Friends With Benefits starring Justin Timberlake, and was featured on America’s Got Talent, Dancing With The Stars, and America’s Next Top Model.
- Singer and songwriter of “Holly Holy” for Columbia Pictures’ blockbuster Here Comes the Boom starring Kevin James.
- Singer and co-writer of “Call On Me” and “Invincible” for Universal Pictures’ franchise Bring It On.
- Starred in major advertising campaigns for , Walmart, Chrysler, Samsung, and Sakura.
- Starred in, and composed music for the independent drama, Three Rivers.
- Performing in supporting roles in features films like Pirates of Carribean 3, Drillbit Taylor, and Fading of the Cries.
- Singer and songwriter of “Come Together” for the Netflix Original Film #RealityHigh.
- Performed backing vocals for pop band Thirty Seconds to Mars on The Ellen Degeneres Show.
- The face of Yamaha’s TransAcoustic Guitars, appearing in many print and television adverts, and is currently serving as an ambassador for Yamaha International.
- Serving as ambassador for Samung’s Harman International appearing in adverts for brands like JBL, AKG Audio, and Soundcraft; and has performed for former Samsung president, Kwon Oh-hyun,
MJ is releasing two new singles and music videos in the early part of 2022, “Moonlight” and “Goddess”, and is preparing another tour of Europe and the US in the summer of that year. Aside from his professional ambitions MJ is an avid gamer and a life long fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Screen name:
- mjultra
- Member since:
- Jul 25 2022
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Prince, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Dylan, D'Angelo, Outkast, Musiq Soulchild, Justin Timberlake
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Acoustic Guitar, AKG Microphones
