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Mike Elizondo was born on October 22, 1972 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Public records list Mike Elizondo as a record producer, songwriter and composer. That works out to 53 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes California State University.
My Take
Mike Elizondo is my idea of the perfect collaborator. A Dr. Dre protege who can produce, write, and play guitar and keys, he moves between hip-hop, rock, and pop without ever sounding like a tourist. Look at the range: 50 Cent, Eminem, Linkin Park, Fiona Apple, Mastodon, Twenty One Pilots, Peter Gabriel. That is not luck, it is a deep toolkit and an ego small enough to serve the song. I admire artists who make others sound better rather than chasing the spotlight themselves, and Elizondo has quietly done exactly that for decades. He is a genuine musician's musician.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Elizondo
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・エリゾンド
- Reading
- まいく・えりぞんど
- Born
- October 22, 1972 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- record producer / songwriter / composer / guitarist / keyboardist
2. Background
- University
- California State University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Elizondo born?
Born October 22, 1972 (age 53).
Where is Mike Elizondo from?
Mike Elizondo is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Mike Elizondo do?
Mike Elizondo works as record producer, songwriter, composer, guitarist, keyboardist.
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