Willard Michael Floyd (Born October 27, 1988) known by his stage name DJ Mark19 or Mark19, is a African American/Chinese turntablist and composer.
Born in Okinawa, Japan he came to the U.S. when he was ten. Growing up in Nebraska, he graduated from Beveridge Middle School and in 2007 from Omaha Burke High School. Upon Graduation Mark19 served 4 years in the United States Marine Cops as Motor Transport Operator and 2 years in the army Reserve as a Civil Affairs Specialist. During his off time he would try to make music in his barracks room. Mark19 started his love for music playing instruments at the age of 12, although he didn't get his first set of turntables till he was 21. He had a love for music, the different styles, sounds, and genres. But overall he was influenced by friends and legends such as Percussionist Dana Murray, Percussionist Thomas Jorgensen, Snoop Dogg, Bel Biv Devo, Dj Angelo and Dj Qbert.