Showbiz!

by MIKE

Showbiz! cover art

On 'Showbiz!', MIKE returns to the sample-heavy, hazy abstract hip-hop that has defined his sound, moving away from the trap-oriented production of his recent collaborative work. The extensive 24-track album features MIKE’s characteristic knotty wordplay and emotionally resonant reflections, with production largely handled by his alias DJ Blackpower and contributions from producers like Thelonious Martin. With a minimal guest list including 454 and duendita, the album's sound is built on loose, minimal lo-fi beats, drumless compositions with vaporwave samples, and pitched-up soul vocals.

Genres

  • Abstract Hip Hop

Tracklist

  1. Bear Trap
  2. Clown of the Class (Work Harder)
  3. Then we could be free..
  4. Watered down
  5. man in the mirror
  6. Artist of the Century
  7. What U Bouta Do?/A Star was Born (feat. 454)
  8. Belly 1
  9. Da Roc
  10. The Weight (2k20)
  11. Lost Scribe
  12. You're the Only One Watching
  13. Lucky
  14. #82
  15. Too Hot (interlude)
  16. Pieces Of A Dream
  17. Strange Feeling
  18. Zombie pt.2
  19. Burning House
  20. Showbiz! (Intro)
  21. Spun Out
  22. Miss U (feat. duendita)
  23. When it Rains
  24. Diamond Dancing (Broke)