What Rappers Can Learn From MIKE

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8 ай бұрын

In this video, I break down what rappers and all kinds of writers can learn from MIKE. I discuss his approach to vocal performance, narrative storytelling, and song presentation so that you and I can gain a deeper understanding of why we love him so much and apply it to our own writing!
What do you think makes MIKE such a special rapper in the indie rap scene? What have you learned from listening to his work? Let us know in the comments!
Thanks so much for watching - it's good to be back to lyrical breakdowns!
Song 1: "Sunshine" Prod. JTHRO kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g5ykmKR13qubc6s.html
Song 2: "Venice" Prod. NIKO kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLZ3ZraFz6naeYU.html
Song 3: "2010" Prod. @rasheenfigueroa kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMipnr1_s8ubYGg.html

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@unknownreviews7259 8 ай бұрын

What do you think makes MIKE such a special rapper in the indie rap scene? What have you learned from listening to his work?

@myyoutubeaccount4167 8 ай бұрын

His minimalism, rawness and unique production work in tandem perfectly IMO

@myyoutubeaccount4167 8 ай бұрын

Also his sound is just very mature

@unknownreviews7259 8 ай бұрын

I think thats a huge part of it for sure@@myyoutubeaccount4167

@unknownreviews7259 8 ай бұрын

yesss 100%@@myyoutubeaccount4167

@dffgffffffdddddddddd 8 ай бұрын

the fact that he talks about his family so much

@whenthepainends 7 ай бұрын

One big thing to note is that MIKE produces his own music. He knows the best pockets in his songs because he's the tailor

@unknownreviews7259 7 ай бұрын

great point, I didn't mention that!! that's key as well for sure.

@JB.3 8 ай бұрын

trust me... i used to sleep heavy on the underground, specifically introspective artists such as MIKE. My first look into more "meaningful" rap was, I guess that it started with Daylyt, then Earl, etcetera. I didn't get the MIKE appeal at first until Sentry dropped. he be crushing his features HEAVY so I said let me see who "old head" is ....this MF still in his 20s - that blew my mind .

@unknownreviews7259 8 ай бұрын

No sentry is so different it’s actually insane 😭😭 might be one of my favorite verses of all time!

@movinkilos8745 8 ай бұрын

Mike will be the next big conscious rapper. Watch

@crimson6323 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this alot. I had a problem finding a attribute to MIKE that puts him apart that you didnt mention. This is my opinion but I really appreciate his unique ear for beats. His first album even influenced Some rap songs by Earl. I heard he was a big fan of earl so it must have been crazy for him.

@unknownreviews7259 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Yeah it's really interesting seeing MIKE's progression as an artist and how influential he's been even though he sometimes doesn't really get the credit for it. I'm 100% guilty of short changing him myself so I've been grateful that people have told me to stop sleeping on him hahaha

@crimson6323 8 ай бұрын

I really love these videos keep them up!

@unknownreviews7259 8 ай бұрын

thank you so much!! thats the plan :)

@anjovimusic 8 ай бұрын

It's funny, I always keep this lens when I listen to stuff generally, but never apply it to myself.....which is fine I suppose, I'm more of a hobbyist, but I think if you want your shit to fly with other people, this is really good advice. It's easy to forget our roots (think all of our oldy folk/traditional music) and how simplistic music was to begin with AND how god damn moving it is! Love it!

@unknownreviews7259 8 ай бұрын

great point! I generally tend to operate the same way when it comes to applying what I talk about in the video to my own stuff. But honestly, ever since I made this video it really stopped me in my tracks and made me realize that's exactly what I need to be doing: focusing on the fundamentals! MIKE was a great challenge for me because he's not at all a flashy rapper so it made me really step back and realize how practical he is about how he approaches his music. definitely gained more of an appreciation for how underrated he is and how his music is so listenable and easy to digest!

@carlos.serone 8 ай бұрын

always love hearing your insights on these artists man - i love that as much as i learn about my own writing style, i always understand more about your own. your vids are such a deep dive on so many levels!

@unknownreviews7259 8 ай бұрын

thank you so much!!! the exact same thing is happening for me. with each new video I learn more about the artist but also more about myself. its such a joy doing these and so glad to share my ideas and observations with other writers!

@dadorage1695 6 ай бұрын

What rappers can learn from Ka ? (A lot)

@unknownreviews7259 6 ай бұрын

one of the best to ever do it for sure. video on him will definitely be coming hopefully in the next month or so

@meiriversofborg 6 ай бұрын

Yayy I love MIKE!

@yungty7321 5 ай бұрын

My mom died I feel every lyric

@yungty7321 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been heartbroken I feel every lyric

@yungty7321 5 ай бұрын

I smoke mad bud I feel every lyric lol

@Bleseddd1 Ай бұрын

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@nevermay1485 8 ай бұрын

great1, loved the subjectivity embracement topic

@unknownreviews7259 8 ай бұрын

thank you!!!

@pleaseleaveamess 8 ай бұрын

The emphasis on fundamentals is what Ive been doing day one when it comes to production, I ain't the best producer for sure, but its always what I tell people when they talk to me about production, learn the fundamentals of whatever genre you're working with, and only then with the experience of actually doing, you can mold and mix and match techniques to expand on your sound

@marsyanotreal 7 ай бұрын

Bro, I really love your Earl Sweatshirt breakdowns. I totally enjoyed them all fr. It is always exciting to view other's opinion on rapper's writing style; a topic I find is very much interesting and actually central to rap music, but is rarely talked about or discussed extensively (on KZfaq at least). I honestly learned & realized a lot from you just simply sharing your thoughts. But one rapper I haven't see yet truthfully analyzed anywhere is Capital STEEZ - in spite of his known lyrical prowess. I think it'll be a great idea for future videos. What you think?

@unknownreviews7259 7 ай бұрын

thank you so much I really appreciate this! everytime I wonder if my a take I have or a video I wanna make is really something people would actually care to hear, its comments like this that remind me to keep going. much love man. I've gotta put capital steez higher on my priority list because you're not the first to recommend him to me. definitely am hoping I can get around to listening closely soon, close enough that I can make a video on him!

@marsyanotreal 7 ай бұрын

@@unknownreviews7259Of course, man. Plus, you put me on MIKE now because of this vid! When you talk about somebody's art (especially as purely as this), you really be doing them a service. Sometimes, you point out things that me myself prolly can't come up with alone like "Hmm, I never thought of it that way". Take your time, bro. You doing good!