This is my AOTY. MIKE went 24/24. Each track is unique and equally heartfelt, lyrics are straight poetry, and there's variety but still within a consistent theme. I've listened to this album front to back at least 50 times since it was released. Can't wait to hear it live in May.
oh like album of the year and itโs only february! this shit feels like a warm hug and solitary stroll through the city. itโs beautiful. MIKE is a beautiful guy. shout out him
MIKE has become my favorite hip hop artist this past year. I was having a hard time finding new hip hop that I really liked every element from production, lyricism, delivery, etc. When first hearing MIKE, instantly that feeling was quelled. His release, Tears of Joy was my introduction and it was on repeat most of last winter. Weight of the World came out at the beginning of the summer and feels a lot heavier to me. Maybe itโs just the timing and everything going on, but itโs felt much more welcoming recently.
