Killer Mike Michael review

Killer Mike, Michael: REVIEW

“A damn-near perfect project and a golden anniversary gift to hip hop.”

Killer Mike, Michael (VLNS/Loma Vista)

Calling Killer Mike one of most prolific figures in modern hip hop is a short sell. The Atlanta rapper’s slow-burn pop culture ascent first caught fire when he shared a 2003 Grammy with Outkast. For a fulltime activist, businessman and one half of music megaforce Run The Jewels, that Michael arrives only 11 years after its predecessor, R.A.P. Music, is a small miracle, and divinely inspired at that. The MC stretches his autobiography over gorgeous blues and gospel-steeped arrangements guided by the prestigious production talent of No I.D., which places Michael among the chosen. Marquee guests like André 3000 and CeeLo help create space for Killer Mike to find real identification with listeners. A damn-near perfect project and a golden anniversary gift to hip hop. 9/10 Trial Track: “Two Days” ft. Ty Dolla $ign

“Two Days” by Killer Mike

For more on Killer Mike, please visit his website.

This review was originally published in the July issue of Cult MTL.


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