MIKE, Wiki & The Alchemist - "Mayors A Cop" Official Video

Directed and edited by Ryosuke Tanzawa
Produced by Sean Gordon -Loebl
Director Of Photography: Doug Durant
Colorist: David Torcivia
Steadicam: Giacomo Belletti
1st AC : DJ Carroll
2nd AC: Quincy Adams
PA: Trevor Bukowski
Executive Producer: Naoya Watanabe
Production Company: Cekai INC
Mixed By Eddie Sancho at Bass Trap Studios
Mastered by Joe Laporta at Sterling Sound
from the album FAITH IS A ROCK
by MIKE Wiki & The Alchemist
Special Thanks to Naavin Karimbux

[@BelsMarley]

Alchemist is one of the most influential figures in hip hop history. The 30+ year run he is on is beyond legendary and he continues to ascend.

[@kwanza4033]

The guy doesn't know when to stop. He's legendary.

[@Kryssthealien]

30+ year. Still versatile, still fresh...

[@Quantumfluxfield]

Link me one song he did 30 years ago

[@who_is_dis]

@@Quantumfluxfield His earliest was production for Dilated Peoples in 97. Think he produced 'Third Degree'. Not quite 30 years but. getting there.

[@levelofsnipes7378]

He was rapping in 93 2023 - 1993 =

[@christophersimmons7784]

Are y’all listening to Wikis verse….

[@thursday6479]

Broooooo😂😂❤

[@hghrmnds816]

My favorite part no cap

[@TrevJr-fr4rs]

probably one of the hardest verses on an alchemist beat I've heard

[@DeeCoozie]

Man, WiKi finally getting more recognition….well deserved. 👏

[@stooopidasss]

Ratking was great

[@DeeCoozie]

@@stooopidasss yep, now we just need an ALCx Lil Ugly Mane collab

[@TenaciousTomato]

fawwwwk throw Wiki and Antwon on it too @@DeeCoozie

[@TenaciousTomato]

@@stooopidasss Half God, Lil Me, No Mountains in Manhattan,... all bars

[@JBHen3]

Wik da god

[@JblazeMostDope]

"Weeded out my ego, but ik i need to have pride" Felt that RIGHT THE FUCK NOW

[@phakamanimsibi4413]

Bro like daaaaaaaaaamn

[@WhatSmada]

nice avi

[@benjaminreichman1]

@@WhatSmadaOh shit, Atmosphere. Hell yeah

[@frank9883]

Think you might have messed it up

[@JblazeMostDope]

@@frank9883 you think? I knew someone was gonna come in here tryna be specific Smd pal.. ion believe it's gotta be LITERALLY verbatim, still got the gist of it didn't yuh? 🤡

[@moonboi317]

MIKE is my favorite rapper. Thank you.

[@InfininceBeats]

Mine too.

[@LogoLamont]

I’ve seen MIKE live. Great performer.

[@user-ym5sy9ci3w]

@@LogoLamonti’ve seen him everytime he’s performed in my city and i couldn’t agree more!

[@moonboi317]

Its a dream of mine to see him live. Im Nigerian too and just seeing one of us do something like this in hip hop is amazing.

[@kylesprague4723]

Why

[@ojg1269]

You know this is going to be fire without even hearing it

[@sensez513]

Real spill 🔥

[@InspectahReese]

These three can never miss 🔥

[@ezekielduncan2261]

Deadass lmao

[@shanebest4699]

You ain’t never lie.

[@TheEcheatham]

Speaking the truth...

[@einveru6458]

It’s so beautiful how as the song continues to progress, the day also fades into night

[@Voltrical]

fr 🙏

[@johnmadden1006]

Very therapeutic

[@kgaogelokekana503]

"From the jump, when you battle with trust the fall high..." - MIKE a philosopher

[@jhill.7216]

I said it before I’ll say it again ! MIKE , Earl sweatshirt, navy blue , wiki and some others are some of the most prolific artists of this generation. You know it hits different when you listen to their music .

[@8THVISIONMEDIA2000]

plus YL.

[@oliverbranch777]

Big facts I love these brothers like they my own.

[@Cloudssofsmoke]

Was about to say check out YL, Zoomo & Starker​@@8THVISIONMEDIA2000

[@luxwutang]

mavi

[@gabrielvinicius2459]

alchemist is the most consistent producer in the entire history of hiphop

[@inthegutter78]

he cant stop. he’s probably more addicted than ever

[@HUNK_RaccoonCity]

Real 🔥

[@Kobe-jz2zz]

Exactly

[@confettisprinkles622]

facts, at this point it’s no longer debatable imo

[@krustykrabpizza4328]

Madlib would like to have a word with you about that

[@tuckend]

man the beat at 2:50 actually becomes even more heavenly, phenomenal

[@fordlord3710]

YES alchemist n his slick layers!

[@tuckend]

@@fordlord3710trust bro

[@jordantaggart6372]

Transcendent

[@raceskelton]

Al waited that long to add a new sample for just like 4 bars. Wow.

[@iloveuYnG]

BLESSED PART, YOU ARE RIGHT!

[@lucascelle1687]

This shit is art. This shit is therapy music. I love knowing that I can put any Uncle Al record on and feel relaxed and refreshed. His run these past few years has been nothing short of LEGENDARY.

[@wheredhego47]

Same here. Uncle Al and Friends always in full effect.

[@golvellius6855]

Now say everything backwards and you be surprised in what you will find

[@Peedipeedi84]

Apollo Brown, Marco Polo and Roc Marciano beats be givin’ me that same feeling 🎹🔊😌

[@juniiiior999]

MIKE's delivery sounds like he could potentially live alone on earth with just his knowledge and emotions.

[@andriychupryna3973]

every video directed by Ryo Tanzawa is just beautiful. his style and Alchemist's beats is a match made in heaven

[@appearnowappearlater]

Never heard of him before. This video is beautiful and perfect for the song.

[@mylurr12]

What other videos has he done? I love this.

[@gruntilda2]

Did they do the lossless video? Seems like they have a motif of walking shots if so 😂

[@wilstewart342]

a few for Navy Blue too I think@@mylurr12

[@rockindee]

Also check 'All I Need' by Earl & Wiki Track is produced by Navy Blue, but there's still a similar feeling when you watch the video

[@pleasure.93]

MIKE, Wiki & The Alchemist = 🔥🔥🔥

[@NOVAsteamed]

Wiki been underrated for the past decade. Hall of famer If you ask me.

[@IceKoldKilla]

Everyone Al works with are geniuses in their own way. Truly lyricists. Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, Wiki, Navy Blue, Vince Staples and the list goes on. Mach-Hommy too! Action Bronson is dope and hilarious. Another great match with Al. Honestly just listen to everything Alchemist produces and you'll be alright.

[@Voltrical]

facts mane al works with tha realest

[@paulisthelegend]

The way they traded bars at the end, so fire. Alchemist crafts some hypnotic beats

[@frank9883]

Absulutely beautiful. I sometimes rewind just to that part. Sonnets

[@conortlsullivan]

This is Run The Jewels when you're tryna be chill but still got deep thoughts.

[@ashconbeats8414]

I like the balance between the high and low frequencies of Mike and Wiki’s voices. So different but blends so well!

[@inky.__]

glad MIKE and Wiki back again with more collabs. Loved their EP last year but it left me wanting more, love how they flow on this 🔥

[@nonameneeded2118]

This is one of the greatest beats ever made.

[@SlyFreedyJuliano]

songs like this help you notice the strong influence Mike has on Earl's music for a while now

[@wonderwatchesYt]

I believe MIKE influenced the creation of srs!

[@inky.__]

@@wonderwatchesYt he definitely did

[@hbmob112]

Dead ass bro! All this time I thought he was baby Earl, whole time Earl was baby MIKE!!!

[@SlyFreedyJuliano]

@@hbmob112 fax, it all makes sense now!

[@SlyFreedyJuliano]

@@wonderwatchesYt no cap

[@jackofallfades2656]

Easily one of the best tracks this subgenre has turned out in a while. The chemistry is tight. Just wonderful stuff.

[@swayatnight]

this is just genuine hip hop no sub genre here. Every bar is speaking from the heart of the hood

[@jackofallfades2656]

@swayatnight I completely agree, try convincing an average listener that it's not a sub though.

[@miguelrosado7014]

I'm loving this new era of "gangsta music" . Hoods will always be relevant in hip hop. Starts and ends there people

[@GrandSchemes]

Yo I felt this so much❗️ I’ve pounded the pavement in NY & JERSEY for most of My 46 years. This video felt like a day in life

[@thatomakobela9480]

Some of the best back and forth rhyming I heard in a while . Beat fire too. Everyone really came to the party for this one.

[@beetus999]

how does it only have 300k views? one of the best songs of the year

[@o.d.1571]

I don't know who homez is with the tooth but this dude is scooby dooby tuff! Flow crazy!!!

[@Colephiljohn1991]

Alchemist got a hand in the mainstream and the underground he’s really doing things no other producer had the sense to do. He saw the vision years ago.

[@capsulesofficial]

WIKI is my favourite rapper. Thank you.

[@deeznutz6338]

Shoutout everyone on here before it drops. Real fans 🙏

[@stiflermoafucker3212]

You know it's a gem when the most replay is the start of the video

[@GaRy_WiLsXn]

MIKE & WIKI(EARL & VINCE)🔥🔥

[@dadorage1695]

MIKE is one of the best rappers of his generation

[@appearnowappearlater]

Amazing! Classic horns on the beat in ‘23. Wiki and MIKE tearing it to shreds. The video is so damn good.

[@MR.FREEDMAN]

Wiki snapped on this. Mike never disappoints.

[@Elsucio666]

Alchemist never disappoints

[@213byron]

I’ve been listening to Wiki and Alchemist basically my whole life. So cool to see them collab on an album 👍🏼

[@TheAeasy19]

Wiki hasn't even been out your whole life. Maybe alchemist

[@adankpancake]

@@TheAeasy19 bro who cares

[@markrami8960]

@@adankpancakeaccuracy cares, I never heard wiki or like until they did that little ep with alchemist, so I’d like to know wtf he’s talking about too

[@markrami8960]

Really? When did he come out? Because until they worked with AL I never knew who they were

[@adankpancake]

@@markrami8960 wiki been making music since like 2010 it is not our fault you aint heard

[@mellowmelio]

The whole album on repeat. 11/10

[@DrBigFMC]

This is beautiful. Alchemist providing the cinematic musical soundscape for these two poets to roam the street freely.

[@lazy_lefty]

The mayor really is a cop tho lol

[@AvakadoKroam]

saw wiki and mike this past year, two of the best concerts ive ever been too. incredible energy.

[@Kyall3]

The back n forth 4’s at the end >>> these two’s styles are actually so complimentary it’s crazy cause I was a fan of both seperately

[@drannmmmm]

Didn't know Wiki, he fye tho

[@brandonelliott4459]

And people still say hiphop is dead lmaoooo yeah okay smh

[@mrbrown0629]

1:28 That JOURNEY Bar from Wiki was deep Left me Speechless 🔥

[@AEH0030]

MIKE second verse!! Man sound like an God with the poetry

[@KnotGulty]

thank you for keeping the culture alive in its 50th year

[@hiyoowihamainza949]

MIKE's schemes are so accurate and complex.

[@pelatiah_]

While I laugh, cry, trying to balance out both sides. If I capsized, or if I go drought dry. Walk out the desert a martyr, THE WATER, BAPTISED!!! - Speak Wiki!

[@FarmHouse_1701]

South Africa in the here. Mike x AL 🫣🇿🇦

[@reallybadtracking]

I can't wait to one day see a Formerly "CAM", Mike, Mavi, Earl and Alchemist collab

[@Draw4Dame]

On Jebediah

[@reallybadtracking]

@@Draw4Dame it’ll be a great day 🔥

[@bandilemajali1025]

Now we LEGIT need a project from MIKE and Al... Wiki ain't lackin either💪🏾🥵🔥

[@sullyskates]

They're dropping an album tomorrow

[@myyoutubeaccount4167]

Tomorrow

[@I974.UK.LONDON]

Massive respect to Mike, Wiki & Al, I cant get enough of this!

[@eastcoasttone3952]

MIKE's delivery is so dope, I can feel the energy behind his bars

[@IllUMINATED33]

Big up to the Hip Hop culture!!!!! Peace from FL keys....ONE THOUSAND!

[@garytucker3563]

MIKE, Wiki, Earl, --> the new era is here.

[@catman1900]

wiki's hook is so good here

[@Dragonson575]

This beat is sublime.

[@TEENALLCAPS]

this is pure art, pure music, pure artists. such a special movement dis thing they be doing for a while with unc Al behind em all

[@KaeDoggie]

MIKE upgrading his swagger so swiftly in that kitchen with Earl

[@andrewwinoto2421]

I took a bus from Paris back to Rotterdam and listened to this while half-asleep I've noticed that this instrumental is actually very remarkable if you listen closely with high-quality headphones, the beat elegantly evolves as it progresses towards conclusion the same melodies were swapped with organic instruments, complementing each other the beat sounded like a jazz band recorded it live.

[@SleptOnPhenomenon]

Must be mad chill n introspective hanging around MIKE, mavi, earl, sideshow, and wiki

[@youngbrownskindizzy9410]

MIKE really be on point with his verses and music videos like this simplicity is the best outlook.

[@witness1930]

This is a September song 🔥🔥🔥

[@Youngxfatal93]

Autumn vibe 🍂

[@jeremybear573]

ALC never disappoints!

[@vladimir7350]

Aw man! Wiki has been one of my favorites since So It Goes, and was my favorite rapper for a few years where I'd listen to NMIM, Lil Me, and So It Goes over and over. It sounds cheesy but I feel we went through the same alcoholism struggles and his music really spoke to me. I'm glad to see he's getting recognition and getting produced by Alchemist! Dude deserves it.

[@PivotDirector]

Man, poetry and hip-hop are absolutely bashing heads right now over this and I love it. Its fucking amazing.

[@cesarortega7870]

2:53 that background spheric sound is really the genius touch

[@Hi-Tek-Lo-Life-312]

This is such an ill & dynamic combination. Hats off to all of them. They killed this project.

[@juliansotelo7995]

I need an endless loop of this song for about 5 hours

[@M0stBlunt3d]

MIKE, WIKI, ALC, I love this so much

[@macka.macksk8]

I LOVE THIS SONG NYC KID FOREVER from the deepest bk block back up to the Bronx 💯

[@shimmyshela]

Ryosuke Tanzawa's mind is beautiful .

[@yomelo]

now i'm writing lyrics in my bed, that's the Alchemist effect on me. See you at Maxine's, my favorite producer on the m-i-c

[@alexanderclaylavin]

MIKE is rolling through some of the loneliest parts of the city

[@senefff]

The drums with the loose feel but tight sound is too good

[@WhosTrizzy]

Wik’s been doing this. Burned a trail for those to follow. I hope people recognize the greatness of this.

[@JasepiKicks]

"Lot of people on my side need a piece of the pie. Slice lead to suffices why I'm not idle." Wiki is just one of the best to ever do it hands down.

[@bsimmonds1733]

“all this bludgeon in my memory muscles and archives” 🔥😮‍💨

[@bigzaza4785]

Mike doing his thangggg

[@onceitisover]

Nice sounding drums, smooth sample

[@lorddeviner]

This year is ful of classics low keyy

[@teeristotembo]

A cultural landmark instantly, one of the best songs I've heard in years. Thank you to MIKE, Wiki, and the Alchemist for dropping this instant classic. Speaks some real shit, the whole record is on some new energy I haven't felt in rap in YEARS. Thank you!

[@DavidTheBrain_]

honestly man i just been listening to this over nd over and it hits every time. this beat is a masterpiece and the raps are perfect for it.

[@cellchirp]

this album bout to be amazing 😭😭

[@michaelraymondsommers]

Must've thought it was dusk I lost sight saw light on the darkest of nights I caught fireee🔥

[@user-bo1gf7bg8v]

Wiki and mike are both my favorite artists, I’m glad this is collaboration happened. They are both unreal ungrounded. Let’s bring them into the light

[@shelovesnavy]

whatever tape Al 's cookin' up finna go crazy

[@byPerfectlng]

the way that second verse hit on the beat is so godly

[@iamupinacloud]

Fire! Mike n Wiki both sound perfect for that chill Alchemist style. Love it. Keep on waving yr ALC flags, fam!

[@oarabetsemolehe3546]

Hip hop is alive regardless of race and age

[@IceKoldKilla]

Am I the only one that feel this in their soul? I can't describe it. The sound is enough to make me tear up. Like I know what the feeling is. Too similar to what I've felt a lot, all my life. All the pain and depression over the years. It's there in the soul of the song. No English required to understand the feeling. It goes beyond words. Their voices and tones. You just know. I'm sorry if I seem weird. No I'm not high. At least not yet. But sometimes I have these recurring feelings I don't see shared all the time. I felt like sharing just this one. Hopefully I'm not alone although that isn't too unfamiliar either.

[@xxearhustlaxx]

Tooooo Lyrical 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 still fya months later!!

[@LLINX]

"all this bludgeon in my Memory, Muscle, n Archive" (MMA) mike be saying some shit.

[@ads260]

This track is insane. Cheers to the trio. Best work I’ve heard in a minute

[@isaiahspencer9789]

Waiting for a full wiki and uncle al collab

[@hugobecookin]

Friday is gonna be good either way. Wik Mike & Al 10 songs front to back

[@TebogoMbonani-xo3xk]

Wiki is Rapping his heart out! 👑👑👑

[@user-ku8ox8kq9g]

I feel like Alchemist went to a monastery and is on the brink of reachin musical enlightenment 😂 Lately his beats been on another level

[@SensoryOssuary]

First Wiki verse is one of the best verses I've heard in a minute