Michael "tourdesussex" Hurst is a music producer hailing from Des Moines, Iowa, but currently based in Atlanta, Georgia. His production credits include Bobby Fishscale, King Louie, Curren$y, YRN Mango Foo, Nyemiah Supreme, Soulja Boy, Black Cobain, Yung Bleu, T.Y. and Kansas City’s rap star Gee Watts. Influenced by the likes of Kanye West, Pharrell, Just Blaze, Mike Will Made It and South Side (808 Mafia), Hurst's work has been featured on top music blogs such as Karen Civil, 2 Dope Boyz and Worldstar Hip Hop. The University of Missouri graduate fell in love with the art of production at the age of 12 after spending a summer with his cousin who at the time was crafting beats. After receiving a copy of FL Studio, which served as both motivation and inspiration, the rising producer has been fully committed to being one of the best behind the boards.