MIKE is an artist’s artist.
In a musical climate where the question “Is hip hop dead?” continues to dominate the narrative, MIKE answers with ease: hip hop is alive and well and isn’t going anywhere…at least not on his watch.
“It’s crazy to me, because I feel like a student. I feel like there’s still so much for me to learn,” was his response when I mentioned his critical acclaim in such publications as Pitchfork, and The Fader. Maybe it’s his dedication, love of music and cutting his teeth in the birthplace of hip hop, New York City, that have kept him so grounded. MIKE grew up a little bit of everywhere. Born in New Jersey, he and his family moved around quite a bit, including abroad to London, England. He eventually returned to the states. At first to Philly, then the Bronx in New York and ultimately settled in Brooklyn as a teenager where his love for rap really started to take root.
“It took a minute to figure out how that all came together. I think he bought my music on Band Camp. I reached out, and then a few months later he came to the city, we linked up and that’s been the homie ever since. Really, like my big brother for real.” For every cosign and amazing collaboration, the thing that’s most humbling is the relationship MIKE has with his fans. While in the packed crowd I noticed fans rapping along every word and heard chatter from those that had traveled from states over to Cleveland to catch his performance.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell must pay 'Prove Mike Wrong' winner $5M over election claimsClarissa-Jan Lim is a breaking/trending news blogger for MSNBC Digital. She was previously a senior reporter and editor at BuzzFeed News.
Read more »
Mike Lawler, N.Y. Republican, 'confident' Mike Johnson will allow vote on Ukraine-Israel aidRep. Mike Lawler said he believes the House in the coming weeks will vote on legislation that includes money for Ukraine and Israel.
Read more »
‘Magic Mike XXL’ Is More Fun Than 'Magic Mike' Because of Its ToneLiam Gaughan is a writer at Collider with a passion for classic films and the work of Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese.
Read more »
Mike 90 Day Fiance New Girlfriend, Who Is Mike Youngquist Dating After Natalie?Ouch.
Read more »
Exclusive — Mike Lee: Speaker Mike Johnson ‘Full Equity Partner in the Firm’ of Schumer, McConnell, JeffriesSource of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow Did Something For LA That Nobody Has Since Clayton KershawTyler Glasnow shines as Los Angeles Dodgers avoid sweep with dominant performance against New York Mets.
Read more »