it took me a long time to come around. older cat, stuck on golden era. what i started to realize is that some of these guys are putting out stuff that is insanely deep - its artistic expression in its rawest form. sure thats what hiphops been the whole time, but the new generation really gets it.
MIKE, Thebe, and their camp will bring a revival of healing in rap. See past the rigid sampling and dissonant production, theres some powerful shit between the lines. power to my brothers and sisters in the struggle
His mom is praying for him in Yoruba at the very end. Yoruba is a language indigenous mostly to the Yoruba people of Nigeria. MIKE is part-Nigerian, as his mom is Yoruba.
Yoruba is the language, Ifa is the faith. Navy Blue also practices Ifa, which is why he said he's a son of Ogun (God of Metal) and his brother prays "Ashe" which is like our "Amen" in Ifa
@@blahhhh700 They collaborate. The influence Earl had on him is obvious, but it's more of an artistic cross-pollination than "straight up biting," especially given the fact that Earl has obviously been deeply influenced by Mike's style too.
mike szn!!! choco - 0:00 grabba - 1:34 October Baby - 4:08 neverKnocked - 6:16 Rottweiler - 9:20 Like My Mama w/ Navy Blue - 12:34 Prayers w/ Medhane - 15:13 UCR - 18:18 Red Sox/Babylon w/ Taphari - 21:00 AFC w/ King Carter - 24:22 Nothin' To Me - 26:39 smoke - 28:27 For You - 29:52
there is a bonus track at 31:51 not available in LP format for all the youtube album junkies out there. i know this because holy fuck that sample's voice is an exact doppleganger of my voice what the fuck is even that sample fuck i'm too high for this shit
@@alldogsgoheaven i think the name means that he has conflict going on in his life, and it comes out in the verses he writes, aka War in my Pen hope this helped
vicious. absolutely love MIKE and KING SUNNY these guys are amazing with the beats and lyrics they deserve so much more than they have achieved to date. as far as innovative shit and amazing beats/lyrics/interludes i don't think anyone out right now can fuck with these guys for the freshness and originality. appreciate the music man, love listening! hope to one day see you guys live, would be epic. keep it up! keep grinding!
update: I've seen you live a couple of times in hamtramck your show with bruiser wolf opening and with earl and uncle al in late 2023 mike is a fucking goat man. just as good live, a true showman. E P I C just like i predicted four years ago.
![TRAPMAT SAVIOR - 1st Coming [Full Album] Prod. by Mike Shabb & Nicholas Craven](/img/1.gif)
War is not always physical, sometimes internal
always internal too
That line hit me hard
But it can be physically devastating.
The final battle ground
physical war is always a reflection of an inner war
the 2020's is gonna give us some good music.
lol
I hope
finally seeing clearly.
i like that
yes it will
this a new wave of classic
One of the greatest tapes period
still one of my favorite albums from him pre beware of monkey and burning desire 🙏
Brooooo this album really hittin crazy man bless up
love u dogs !
MIKE luh you brodie ‼️
this shit hit me too hard bro, what am i listening to and why am i relating so hard
samples?
The highest frequencies. The power in his voice is real. Those instrumentals are timeless.
I feel like we are all part of a group of people who has understood what hiphop is supposed to sound like now.. this shit is 10/10
Hell yeah its like its gonna be another underground hip hop renaissance but for our generation
facts
😢
it took me a long time to come around. older cat, stuck on golden era. what i started to realize is that some of these guys are putting out stuff that is insanely deep - its artistic expression in its rawest form. sure thats what hiphops been the whole time, but the new generation really gets it.
You mean conscious rap? Hip hop is a culture!
MIKE, Thebe, and their camp will bring a revival of healing in rap. See past the rigid sampling and dissonant production, theres some powerful shit between the lines. power to my brothers and sisters in the struggle
bless
How do you look past the production? The production is essential to the sound.
Lyrics my friend
The production is one of the main reasons as to why I'm interested
It’s Beats , Rhymes and Life fellas.
bringing comfort in times of pain. this album continues to help me get thru it all these years later.
His mom is praying for him in Yoruba at the very end. Yoruba is a language indigenous mostly to the Yoruba people of Nigeria. MIKE is part-Nigerian, as his mom is Yoruba.
Thank you
Yoruba is the language, Ifa is the faith. Navy Blue also practices Ifa, which is why he said he's a son of Ogun (God of Metal) and his brother prays "Ashe" which is like our "Amen" in Ifa
@@akinpounds thats cool
Thanks for sharing the knowledge y'all
@@akinpounds i thought that was santaria, or are they the same but with different names because of the language?
this type of rap so refreshing and clean
Check Out Loner Kay
samples?
Got blindsided by Earl's style change on SRS. Now I understand where it came from. Dig it, Mike flames
Adam B facts
other way around. this nigga straight bit off earls shit big time
Anthony M sometimes I think that way too but also Mike does it differently and Earl got a lot of influence for his new album
@@blahhhh700 They collaborate. The influence Earl had on him is obvious, but it's more of an artistic cross-pollination than "straight up biting," especially given the fact that Earl has obviously been deeply influenced by Mike's style too.
Anthony M You’re dumb or something Mike been rapping like this earl just started...
MIKE is the hardest working quality machine known, last minute dropping the best of 2018
MIKE ran 2018.
@@williehopscotch MIKE had the end of my 2017 all shifty
samples?
this must be the same energy people listening to it takes a nation of millions back in 88 felt this shit is so futuristic
mike szn!!!
choco - 0:00
grabba - 1:34
October Baby - 4:08
neverKnocked - 6:16
Rottweiler - 9:20
Like My Mama w/ Navy Blue - 12:34
Prayers w/ Medhane - 15:13
UCR - 18:18
Red Sox/Babylon w/ Taphari - 21:00
AFC w/ King Carter - 24:22
Nothin' To Me - 26:39
smoke - 28:27
For You - 29:52
I never thought there would be a person with an interest in Homestuck and in MIKE
@@wipeoutdogg dave strider collab soon maybe
we real NICHE out here.
He really sampled a minecraft ghast towards the end of Rottweiler 💀💀🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽💯
there is a bonus track at 31:51 not available in LP format for all the youtube album junkies out there. i know this because holy fuck that sample's voice is an exact doppleganger of my voice what the fuck is even that sample fuck i'm too high for this shit
the best name for a rap album ever
Does he mean prison? Do u know how much time in jail he did? N where he was doing his time at?
@@alldogsgoheaven ???????
@@alldogsgoheaven i think the name means that he has conflict going on in his life, and it comes out in the verses he writes, aka War in my Pen
hope this helped
samples?
@@alldogsgoheavenbruh
this mans flow is so fresh yet familiar. PEACE to MIKE ETERNALLY
samples?
This why earl was yelling "War in my pen" on live
* War in my drip 💧 😂
"I be with that nigga MIKE"
You mean war on his paintbrush son, (Navy Blue Voice)
It's crazy how you can stumble upon genius coincidentally
This is incredible. This is the first I have heard of MIKE and i am blown away. This music connects.
samples?
Like My Mama is so beautiful
brutal
this gives me so much inspiration
Makes me want to keep analyzing the lyrics. New wave of rap right here.
October Baby hits too hard .... MIKE don't miss 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Got it on repeat bro. God bless.
this albums gonna be a classic..
Thank You For Blessing Us With This Beautiful Music MIKE
Damn bro MIKE loves to rhyme entire sentences
This has been playing since I woke up and hasn’t stopped, this is the best and most anticipated present
Sometimes when I’m seshing alone in my room I turn this on and pretend I’m there giving w MIKE and the boys
you and your conglomerates are pioneering a whole new sound
Had this on repeat for about two days now. Not thinking of stopping soon
Man this hits perfect all the way through. I'm downstairs in the mancave faded vibing uncontrollably thank you Mike
bless up bless up 2019 we only looping greatness
Big ups on the project Mike. This topped "May God bless your hustle" as my favorite of yours.
NEED this on vinyl 🙏🏻
s/o to MIKE and everybody out there supporting this man. Happy holidays!
Stay hydrated yall!
samples?
There is war in his pen g this and Earl been on heavy rotation bless up all of sLums
All tracks fire on this project
This right here is greatness beyond words.
So I will call it, Tao.
Much thanks for this manifestation.
Keep on shining, young G's!
samples?
Ahead of its time for sure, love this
samples?
Rottweiler & For you are my favorite tracks off the album
Randomly stumbled across this in my recommended videos and so glad I did wow
Didn't get around to this tape til 2019 but it was my favorite project I heard all year
October baby is the best song of 2019 so far. Thanks MIKE
A whole art piece
rly blessed this holiday season. may everyone have a safe and peaceful holiday !! :)
U 2 son
Protect my precious dome
I'm watching you closely all the way back at Brazil. Thank you so much for the EP!
Definition of an artist.
startin work, early in the a.m. listening to your music, vibin
u came a long way G
first half of UCR gives me chills
All respect and support to you, MIKE
Love this album. Another day More Mike
this 1 my fav projects from last year , pray this the future
Prayers slapsss👏🏾
Have no idea how I found this. But its really really interesting
Ye ig
o my fucking god. i just got back from a 4 day thanksgiving t break and nigga….this is some shit i’d play in the club. i was sleeeeeepppp
fire, point blank period. shoutout to Mike for bein on one for real. love this tape. shit is stupid good
may God bless this jewel
This MUSIC is beautiful.
been bumpink MIKE nonstop the last month.
We back baby another day another blunt. Im starting my new job tomorrow, thanks big mike for inspiring me musicly and just in life bruh
MIKE never stop doing your thing, cheeriiooo from Holland
Classic. Love you Mike
sum bout mike really resonate with me. bro speakin to my soul respect on that mane
This is still the GOAT slums album
When the beat came in for For You - @ i almost chocked on my Perrier!
Prayers >>>>>>
This gold is still cold
every song fits visual perfectly
mike just summoning beats out of thin air
THIS IS NOTHING BUT A BOP PERIODT!!!!!
Bop as in bebop?
vicious. absolutely love MIKE and KING SUNNY these guys are amazing with the beats and lyrics they deserve so much more than they have achieved to date. as far as innovative shit and amazing beats/lyrics/interludes i don't think anyone out right now can fuck with these guys for the freshness and originality. appreciate the music man, love listening! hope to one day see you guys live, would be epic. keep it up! keep grinding!
samples?
update: I've seen you live a couple of times in hamtramck your show with bruiser wolf opening and with earl and uncle al in late 2023 mike is a fucking goat man. just as good live, a true showman. E P I C just like i predicted four years ago.
Wow, big love, cutting edge
Dope rawness..He got bars on the low..
LETS GOOO MIKE YOU GONNA BLOW UP SOON DONT WORRY =)
shoutout djblackpower big inspiration
been here since soundcloud keep it up fam so fire
I’m surprised his neck didn’t get tired filming this video
😂🤣😂🤣
p bad joke tbh. the videos looped.
inb4 some dumbshit wooshes me
“War in my neck”
this is simply just good rap, i dig it
feeling a WimP
War in my Pen
All the songs are glorious!
samples?
I"m glad this was recommended to me this is very good and great to listen to when doing homework.
mike my favorite rapper
Kool a.d. best rapper dead or alive.
If you think about his technical ability he's definitely one of the best to ever do it
SAID THERES ALWAYS A SPLIFF IN YA HAND !
Really glad this popped up. This some good shit. Paired with the Jazz and Funk/Fusion I've been listening to
samples?
Smoking till my lungs collapse
we cooking up until we burn the house down
God bless this craft
With the grabba that’s the only way I tuck the spliffffffffffffff
2 songs in and its already a classic. Knew it from day one. Good shit MIKE. Keep that shit up top brodie. Much love 💘
Underrated masterpiece
samples?
This album hit me harder than a pound of bricks...constant repeat in the whip
samples?
this kinda music puts my soul in the right place
samples?
This is so amazing and smooth omg!!!!
ucr beat switch 🤧
glad i'm listening to this rn
2019 looking very promising
so fire
Damn one of the wildest pieces I’ve heard in a min