Michael Badal

Michael Thomas Badal is the Head of the Audio Department and Composer at Hi5 Studios.

Prior to working at Hi5 studios, Michael went to college at California State University, Northridge and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema & Television Arts

He was introduced into the company very early on as he is very good friends with Matthias. Michael was able to create, produce, and mix his own music at the studios. Michael was also one of the showrunners for the original Battle Universe. However, his love was always music so he switched back and did audio on and off for videos with Team Edge and Battle Universe. Since July 2018, Michael has solely been working as as Executive Label Manager for Chill Records/Hi5 Music

Fun Facts

 * His 3 Studio Albums are: Now That We're Human (2015), Seasons (2018), Sketches (2020)
 * He was the original "Game Master" for Battle Universe/Hi5 Universe where he would intro the NERF videos, in a crown and regal cape.
 * Both him and his dad have a substantial amount of wrestling experience
 * Mike is a Co-founder of the electronic dance label Jigsaw Recordings, which he founded alongside Zya in 2007.

Recording Artist

 * Michael Badal, Zya, Teddy C - "Deltree" - Best Dance Recording (2011)
 * Leama & Moor - "Everything Matters (Michael Badal Remix)" - Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical (2011)
 * Michael Badal feat. Shamina - "Find A Way" - Best Dance Recording (2012)
 * Jes - "It's Too Late (Michael Badal Remix)" - Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical (2012)
 * Susana - "Home (Michael Badal Remix)" - Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical (2013)
 * Michael Badal - "Now That We're Human" - Best Electronic/Dance Album (2015)
 * Michael Badal & Haliene - "Human Beings" - Best Dance Recording (2015)
 * Michael Badal - "Now That We're Human" - Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical (2015)
 * Michael Badal feat. Abigail Barlow - "Be My Escape (Sunburn Mix)" - Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical (2017)

Grammy Considerations

 * Debuted at Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas in June 2012
 * Released on Sony Music, Universal Music, Ultra Records, Black Hole Recordings, Armada Music, Anjunabeats, Enhanced, and more.
 * Remixed for Timbaland, Omarion, Bow Wow, Kelly Rowland, Ciara, Above & Beyond, Andy Moor, Nadia Ali, Jes, Myon & Shane 54, Susana, and more.
 * Featured in Tap Tap Revenge 3 game
 * Featured in Family Guy episode animatic

Performer (DJ)

 * Headlined in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Chicago, Scottsdale, New York City, Honolulu, and several locations overseas.
 * Debuted at EDC Las Vegas in June 2012.