za Za Za Za zaZa

directed & shot by Ryosuke Tanzawa
raps by MIKE
produced by dj blackpower
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Disco! @ (10k.ffm.to/mike-disco)
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small world Big Love Tour
tickets: @ (smarturl.it/smallworldbiglove)
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US (w/ BABYXSOSA & Sideshow)
9/25 - New York, NY @ Governors Ball Music Festival
8/24 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
10/14 - Washington, DC @ Songbyrd
10/15 - Richmond, VA @ The Camel
10/16 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle (Back Room)
10/17 - Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5
10/19 - Nashville, TN @ The Blue Room at Third Man Records
10/21 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village
10/22 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
10/23 - Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
10/24 - Cleveland @ Mahall's
10/26 - Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room
10/27 - Winooski, VT @ Monkey House
10/28 - Philadelphia, PA @ PhilaMOCA
10/29 - Kingston, NY @ Tubby’s
10/30 - New York City, NY @ SOB’s (with Sister Nancy)
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EUROPE
11/21 - Helsinki, Finland @ Kuudes Linja
11/22 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Obaren
11/24 - Göteborg, Sweden @ Oceanen
11/25 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Pumpehuset
11/26 - Berlin, Germany @ Burg Schnabel
11/27 - Zürich, Switzerland @ Exil
11/29 - Paris, France @ La Place
11/30 - Brussels, Belgium @ Botanique
12/3 - Manchester, UK @ YES
12/5 - Glasgow, UK @ CCA
12/6 - Leeds, UK @ Headrow House
12/7 - Bristol, UK @ Rough Trade
12/8 - London, UK @ Bussey Building

[@freeduhkidd9190]

People in New York really don’t know that they be in the midst of a legend guised as a humble guy in a bucket hat.

[@noahkelly6859]

What Burrough he from

[@Image00o]

Bronx I think or brooklyn

[@kamanijefferson638]

@@Image00o he grew up in both

[@DThurman]

@@Image00o the bronx, he grew up in the Bronx and London UK, born in New Jersey.

[@VikingShip-lw4oo]

I’m from New York but in a obsurce area that no one knows

[@Indy900Special]

MIKE, don’t know if you’ll see this but just wanted to say that you’ve impacted my life with your craft in ways that I never knew were possible. Thank you for everything you do in this world 🙏 struggling? hmm nahhhh

[@Enlafax]

Took the words right outta my mouth homie

[@percinhaler30]

Mike’s music is so addicting. Like you hear one song then keep hearing it whether you’re listening to it or not. It just pops up in your head and stays there.

[@Enlafax]

@@oliveoilspaghettican8969 bruh why u gotta bring dat here 😔

[@user-bi6gr7lu9i]

W

[@lildrewZ]

@@percinhaler30 bro exactly this. Second half of this and PLANET been replaying in my brain lately

[@colinstapleton]

this instrumental makes me so happy man "strugglin, nahhh"

[@mfdacreator]

"do not walk away from your calling, DO NOT give up" some words that warm my heart every time i hear them, thank you MIKE

[@Papabandana]

I swear, it helps me release pain hearing someone tell me indirectly I can do it.

[@comradebrucewayne2607]

$tray Directly!

[@app8527]

love

[@flaccidjohnson6617]

That whole part with her always makes me tear up.

[@jesusisking9744]

Fr Fr

[@synceirr]

MIKE has a way of making everyone feel like everything will be okay 🌟

[@jjthepikazard212]

exactly! he'll talk about depressing shit, but make it hopeful

[@synceirr]

Death despair abandonment etc, he puts it all in a melodic way.. the perfect artist in my eyes 🤴🏾

[@thechiefferr4587]

On god I always get that vibe from his music

[@dr.ligmahnutts2993]

thats why im here

[@jesusisking9744]

Fr

[@derathechi]

there's something absolutely human about MIKE's music. i watched this video for the first time and i just got the urge to call my mum and say "i love you".

[@antonb6196]

Soon 2 years later and MIKES music is the only music that truly managed to heal me after my mothers passing

[@Contentstuggler]

Earl sweatshirt helps too

[@ansufnm1094]

@@Contentstuggler I feel like earl is shifted more towards grandparent deaths and father deaths but for mike I feel like it’s more towards mom deaths

[@lofi5992]

sorry for your loss

[@antonb6196]

@@lofi5992 thank you

[@renetorres1997]

Fuck im sorry dude, cant imagine what you went through keep ya head up homie

[@armandojacobo5972]

MIKE helped me so much mentally it’s crazy got nothing but love man hope everyone’s good

[@heemnificent]

Same to you brotha! Peace & Love

[@tdotbebop]

Never wanted an artist to blow up more than MIKE. The feels I got when walking Tokyo streets back in 2019 listening to him, the perfect blend

[@aidanmed1020]

Damn thats a vibe bru

[@Tom_bradys_unretirement]

That’s fire

[@blackopsman530]

Bro I was just walking thru London streets listening to mike and it was a vibe

[@yudmusic]

its better for him not to, he should stay underground to firstly avoid the suffering that goes along with fame and getting sued for use of samples, moreover, he seems to be doing well rn

[@isaiahloring3783]

Hopefully this coming this year

[@dariadayle]

the boomers didn't teach, but the Buddha brought some peace 'round

[@levicohen7333]

Ghoulish is one of the best songs I’ve heard in a while. Made me cry first time I heard it

[@ImDezi]

Makes me cry every time...

[@simbadaniel4086]

For real

[@Papabandana]

Since my grandma passed a few days ago, i wasn’t able to cry or really deal with it. Heard this while on lunch break and immediately bawled. I hope she with her ancestors watching over my mother.

[@SuppaManoO]

Same, Favorite song from the new album

[@heemnificent]

Same bro.. that song is beautiful

[@stephenyakelewicz2188]

Disco really reset my standards for rap music

[@Iluvkelly]

MIKEs music is like a warm hug

[@crankins86]

This shit makes me feel the opposite of what earl makes me feel and I think that’s the key difference here. Similar flow different messages and I cannot appreciate it enough. This shit had me emotional this morning and not even in a bad way, this man wordplay is crazy and the message is clear, we gon be okay. Keep going, if you need it, go get it. We all love you and we are glad y’all still here.

[@tomcattermole1844]

Nobles? Loose Change? Honestly I lot of Earls' recent work seems like a shift to a more positive place, even some Feet of Clay works like TISK TISK / COOKIES.

[@ImDezi]

I 100% feel you if no one else does bro, the key thing you said is "We gon be okay". Even with some of his depressing lyrics he gives us reassurance that we'll be okay.. beautiful comment..

[@crankins86]

@Mad Sadiq LETS FUCKING GO!!!!!

[@qthahero6077]

STUCK IN THE MIDST OF IT ALL

[@TJ-mx1ut]

struggling, hmmmm naww

[@legm3481]

@@TJ-mx1ut but I'm recovering Soon just to see where you huddling, aww

[@percinhaler30]

Its always a great feeling to see Mike smiling

[@ben-qk2iz]

MIKE's smile >>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@hadesBOLT]

Love how he sampled a lot of Nigerian Legendary quotes and songs on this project.. Never forget where you're from 💪🏿🇳🇬OMO... I see u brother.

[@lonersparty]

❤️🇳🇬🇳🇬❤️

[@paulie1873]

what song did he sample?

[@newend2116]

ye what song did he sample i wanna know as well

[@michaeltumiolufuwa2117]

🇳🇬🇳🇬🖤

[@quietman208]

@@newend2116 he sampled a white jazz artist called Victor Feldman - Skippin’ (@1:41s)

[@christopherstudebaker5002]

Makes me wanna keep going. Don’t kill yourself type beat.

[@christopherstudebaker5002]

Strugglin…. Naw.

[@BlackLusterDragon9]

love you for sharing the personal life man helps us alot

[@OFFTHEIR.]

love you brother! stay up - stay sane most importantly.

[@ImDezi]

Ghoulish is one of the best songs I've ever heard... MIKE your music gives our mental clarity... God Bless

[@anelemajola1929]

I find hope in your music broo.. I'm from The South Part of Africa I'm a retired people pleaser I suffer from major depressive disorder .. to a point where i don't like friends or hanging around people I just be by myself and Mike gives me faith .. don't quit brooo

[@IGOR-uh6ib]

namibia here and i’m 17…life’s difficult

[@juniiiior999]

Kuzolunga Mchunu

[@thapeloM.]

lmfao just say South Africa man

[@jamthacreator]

Stay strong bro, you are learning and growing with every moment. Don't give up. And keep growing and elevating. Learn from the pain and grow, the path is here for you to walk, the hurdles you face exist because only you are capable of jumping them to reach your success. Everything starts from within, if you don't love yourself and put yourself first who else will? If you don't respect yourself who else will? It all starts with you. Once you change how you see things what you see changes. You must see yourself in the highest form and regard. Positive affirmations with intention to implement them, change your routine, workout. Go in nature. Stop consuming negative media/music etc. Take breaks from social media. Only watch content that is gonna elevate you. Self improvement is essential. Repeat your affirmations when you rise and before you sleep in the mirror using "I AM", speak it in the present tense and it manifests in your present reality right now. You are the best, you are amazing, you are successful, you are abundant, you are happy, you are loved and you are supreme. Use the gifts you have to rebuild your life and show love to yourself and then you will be able to give and recieve love to others. Peace King!

[@AscendtoB]

Isolation is not healing find someone to talk about what you’re going through

[@fisheyes101bob3]

Fucking excellent. This album has been one of the few positive things I’ve experienced this year. Manages to tip the scales towards the light more with every listen. Thanks MIKE!

[@triplethraet]

i know it is called ghoulish but that beat is really haunting. two of my favorite songs that juxtapose each other on the album. one has carefree energy and the other has introspective. cant wait to hear them live in october!

[@unilumb4066]

MIKE takes me away. Something nostalgic about the sound and flow. His craft sounds like a pick up from an ancestor and now he' taking it to the finish line

[@idiotmyschkin]

if you was who you say that you are then i fumbled it salt but i be chuckling all of the shit I be juggling large 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@legm3481]

You said goodbye for the dumbest shit, loss I know this life and what come with it all Lot of despise, I be crumbling I know if I died they would butcher it, false I know why you hide what you're covering, flaws

[@thexi6828]

Idk why in my mind he said "Lars" and I thought it was a Tekken reference to juggling you opponent

[@user-ng6xy6bq9v]

@@thexi6828 tekken and MIKE enjoyers out here!

[@duperdylz]

This mans music gives me continuous hope

[@Iluvkelly]

still can’t believe i found out who MIKE was at earls concert back in 2019…. beautiful moment in my life

[@kinggeedora]

How i found him as well when he was opening

[@dewnsie]

@@kinggeedora same here. It was dope to have my first exposure to neverKnocked be live

[@OGAshton]

Same bro I was at the atl show I had never heard mike before that. Went home and streamed war in my pen like crazy

[@armon2k2]

i remember hearing one of his songs before but didn’t really think much about it. after hearing him open at earl’s concert, it changed my music taste entirely

[@toot0]

STUCK IN THE MIDST OF IT ALL........... STRUGGLIN.. NAH

[@dummyhard603]

MIKEs music is so personal to me and I can’t wait to see him in Richmond and meet more of his fans

[@seanjackson6440]

He coming to VA? Or is this another Richmond

[@dummyhard603]

@@seanjackson6440 yes Richmond in October

[@seanjackson6440]

@@dummyhard603 o bet the bday 10/26

[@seanjackson6440]

You got a link to the info

[@aerslime]

The evolution of MIKE in the past 5 years is beautiful

[@Allahakbah]

g im floating on the last part like naaa😢

[@juhhmeal]

i’m hot cause them guys u be runnin wit

[@pullingjokercards]

soft

[@RaviolinCheese]

Love how you refuse to put anything out that isn't raw. From seeing how your whipping up your songs and what you use to the daily things that inspire you. Keep it going, keep it fresh🙌

[@joelfurst1718]

This chord harmony is beautiful

[@randy_bazile]

Ghoulish is one of the best songs MIKE has written. That song is on repeat! Great job, bro. Can't wait to see you in DC.

[@josephhoagie7869]

Love this, love ghoulish. The sound is on another level. Appreciate you MIKE.

[@gangpotion]

see you at the LA show mike 😳

[@tot4ldisfuckery]

jealous );

[@JoshValdez1996]

my guys music just feels so calming like hes your buddy

[@Slappy5-0]

Keep Em coming MIKE!

[@prmyer]

Everything about this is wonderful

[@uncle.samc4778]

I can't put into words the way this song makes me feel Mike is one of the best to ever do it.

[@eduardocastillo2587]

MIKE, thank you for this, much needed energy in my life

[@ugliestknown5736]

This album is an inspiration from the production to the lyrics to the thematics. Good work MIKE

[@patrickblair2804]

beautiful as always

[@jacobcontreras9754]

Love the drums to this one so much.

[@NolawiK]

damn. still listen to this everyday

[@darkfird]

it's all love, big respect

[@albertthompkins2687]

MIKE has a way of calming us

[@isfearok]

MIKE makes the music we need 🙏🏾

[@P-10.00]

this is best work since war in my pen for sure, leveled up on flows, beats, accessibility all without compromising the raw unique sound you have been crafting over the years, the style we have grown with & grown to love 😊 thank you mike

[@klo7535]

thank you mike

[@kenny-cz6vz]

that blessed flow

[@YannisBikuta]

Thank you! Bravo

[@xerrox1182]

was just listening to mike a hour ago and then missed this 😔

[@arsnst_sprtn2047]

Second song is Ghoulish for those who don't know

[@ImDezi]

My favorite song by him..

[@arsnst_sprtn2047]

@@ImDezi fr might be my fav song off the album defs top three

[@rcw86___29]

man say FLAWS n zoom on the homies face 💀💀💀

[@SKATININCASH1]

Love y'all boys man.. everyone here is inspiration itself. Keep dreaming, don't stop, may we all be GREAT.✌🏽

[@leann9844]

i don't know who you are, but damn, i'm glad you showed up on my recommended.

[@-H--zf4fe]

I greatly recommend getting into mikes discography

[@fen0m]

STRUGGLIN? HMM, NAH

[@pullingjokercards]

BUT IM RECOVERIN

[@dingyburrito]

One of my most favorite jams from you yo. It was immaculate seeing you 4/20/22 in Tucson. It’s been amazing discovering your music. Having these amazing beats fill the space and your bars that make so many people feel good or relate. Thank you for being an inspiration

[@thefightlovedream]

Song is so nostalgic man, thank you MIKE

[@hassanwithafullstop]

i keep on coming back to this music video every morning, it makes me happy and i love the visuals and the beat. The lyrics are classic, thank you MIKE much love

[@gerardhirschfieldjr]

I love your work Mike, keep moving forward. It’s got me thru some hard times 💖

[@whosworldtez]

My favourite off the album 💕☀️

[@rolodexpropaganda]

Track is soo good. ❤️

[@tagmaster301]

great art is refreshing, i appreaciate u

[@amarq7]

Seeing this live in Brooklyn was beyond craaaazy! Your music saved my life.

[@kadirkaya96]

Wonderful. Keep it going MIKE. We need you.

[@eliulrich9393]

can tell he was smiling rapping this n it's contagious

[@BEmagiK]

Saw Mike at Gov Ball. Saluted him. Such a genuine soul. Keep striving.

[@olajohnson4686]

Best music I've ever heard. You're a legend in music. Uniquely made. I listened to your music every single day. Takes me to a special place. Love you Mike, you're there best

[@mightywisdom88]

That bucket hat is fresh!

[@rekr6381]

I'm so hooked to this

[@steezgawdextraswa6906]

its so nice to see what mike is doing

[@ozblue778]

Man I just ran 10km bumping this in loop, was smiling throughout the whole thing haha, keep it up MIKE

[@333funkymunky]

beautiful and heartwarming

[@e4tmore]

you’re one of my biggest inspirations fr!!! never going away!! we only up!!!

[@TheNmd2011]

So familiar yet so unique. What a vibe keep it up

[@jamesrichardson4663]

This album saved my life!!

[@pheloniusmunk]

blessed i got to see this incredible human live

[@jahlel.5291]

i just smile everytime i hear that little beat.

[@BigOleNutz]

This is a masterpiece

[@tomcattermole1844]

Damn, DJ Blackpower sure knows how to make beats for MIKE 🔥

[@ASpecPro]

Dj Blackpower is MIKE in case you didn't know

[@tomcattermole1844]

@@ASpecPro that was the gag

[@tomcattermole1844]

but some people may not know too so good call

[@bigboibubba9872]

@@tomcattermole1844 holy fucking shit thank you, cuz I genuinely thought that it was another producer that had crazy music I was finna go look him up today

[@korruption2802]

Stuck in the midst of it all!

[@royceisthebestrapper7686]

The positivity too infectious, much love bro ❤️

[@theonetruchubster5891]

This song is so nice

[@NastyNaj1]

I will forever like every single song you upload

[@michaelcarpenter1031]

His authenticity sets him apart. Crown Royal mask for the win.

[@sultanamiasmatic]

I wonder if MIKE knew he stumbled upon a masterpiece when he made this

[@mrbrochacho2494]

when life gets me down this song lifts me up

[@jozuecoronel10]

Damn, i felt like I needed this, the "don't give up" part touch me hard

[@ninabina1616]

you dont understand how comfortable and happy your music make me mike

[@laurentforrent777]

This song is pure love ❤️

[@Allahakbah]

this beautiful

[@louistambue906]

That transition from Za to Ghoulish Always gives me Chills, Great video!

[@tmill1811]

Fav part of the album, the transition 👌

[@alisyedhasany6594]

I can hear his smile through the mic :D

[@ozziesanchez7727]

Peeped your show in Chicago this past October, you sir are COLD!

[@alldaysea1414]

much love!