Born May 20 in Zanesville, Ohio, to James and Elizabeth Watts, Mike is the second of 3 children. Mike and Darlene have been married 34 years and have 2 children, Jess and Andre, and 3 grandchildren.
Mike has been singing Gospel Music for 25 years, most of which, as a soloist. Mike had prayed several years for an opportunity to sing in a group. He joined the New Prophets in February 2008.