Evil Eye

evil eye
"Disco!" by MIKE
6/21/2021
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shot & edited by ryosuke tanzawa
produced by dj blackpower
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[@ninetyfivek6632]

its crazy because this is a normal ass dude but a living legend at the same time.

[@roenalaurice]

100% its lovely to see. Half of the time all the ego rappers carry is a smoke filter for a lack of talent, style, and originality (this is a generalisation of course)

[@thesohl1106]

Yea. “Egoless” mans are on the rise err’where now man. Frank yang, Russel Brand. The underground coming up. I think the mainstream is either gonna synthesise this, or authenticity will take over. Either way, I’m happy to exist rn and be a part of the ride. Enjoy yourselves during your stay here at planet earth 💕

[@SEVMO-BEVMO]

@@thesohl1106 Amen, Amen and Amen brotha man 🙏🏽🧿

[@need_distraction]

@@thesohl1106 russell brand bro?

[@0thebrodie]

We are currently witnessing a new underground renaissance and MIKE is at the forefront spearheading it. The 2020s are due to be revolutionary from an artistic/musical standpoint in this regard. Greatness beckons. Exciting times ahead. Keep your head up, everyone. Better days are coming. Take care.

[@colinstapleton]

dude smiling while rapping got me smiling too

[@karengrundle3230]

I’m not the only one!

[@prodbydrumdrop]

smilings fun

[@0thebrodie]

His smile is so infectious, it truly made my day. Forever grateful for MIKE's creative expressions overall, too.

[@johnhurd4878]

Capital STEEZ was the last rapper that smiled while he was rapping.

[@jalenbailey414]

@@johnhurd4878 go watch that Easter Sunday video by Zelooperz

[@JT-yn1ud]

RIP MIKE’S MOM AND THE REST OF THE FALLEN PARENTS PEOPLE HAVE LOST 😞❤️

[@kobeyiskicho]

Wait no, what happened to mum?

[@freemanosman30]

I appreciate that that’s how I connect with Mike and his music. We both in the similar boat.

[@ambskater97]

@@kobeyiskicho She passed sometime in 2018. The album Tears of Joy was dedicated to her.

[@sucr128]

your word touch me bro' i lost my bro' thanks to you bro"

[@detumus]

Thank you so much I lost my mom 5 months ago and this song makes me cry but also makes me feel good. I appreciate kind people like you.

[@indicaviar7150]

Dang as a producer myself I gotta say that MIKE is a fucking genious. His ability to manipulate samples Is next level believe me.

[@heemnificent]

It’s inspiring 💫🙏🏿

[@kaistevens6689]

DJ Black Power is too good!!

[@0thebrodie]

His beats are otherworldly whilst his rhymes are grounded. He's simultaneously present and absent. Separated between two emotional states, but still got it together mentally. It's a near-flawless juxtaposition that I've never seen/heard any other artist execute to this effect. This shit transcends hip-hop/rap music in its entirety. My head stays spinning with each release. I almost can't articulate my thoughts properly. Words will never suffice anyway. Mind-blowing stuff, really. At least, that's my interpretation of it.

[@yvngarmz5984]

@@0thebrodie u worded that incredibly well g🤝

[@vnusfmtv]

@@0thebrodie couldn’t explain it better

[@yvngarmz5984]

I love how MIKE lets his beats run through after he spit his verses. Can really absorb the production 🌖

[@Papabandana]

Let's you spit a few bars before it fades I love it. MIKE next up

[@davidwells2729]

big MIKE in all white cuz he heaven sent ❤️

[@NIGEL341Hilasd]

This that blues rap, this that sweet rap, this that growing and learning to be a human being rap

[@expiredtylernol]

Fr

[@marcthedawn]

Sam coined a term for a new subgenre of rap called "blues rap" and I'm here for it 💯😎🙏🏽

[@jeremiahmnisi2534]

Mavi influence.neh?

[@perhaps1094]

@@jeremiahmnisi2534 they seem to be similar ages and both been rapping for years so its prolly a 2 way thing

[@0thebrodie]

MIKE performed at a concert in Peckham early last year (pre-COVID) with Jadasea, Slauson Malone, Voldy Moyo, etc., and I vividly remember approaching him and dapping him up after his set. I congratulated him on a great display, and he proceeded to bump his fist on his heart, give me a head nod, and then kept moving forward. I'll never forget that brief interaction and the night as a whole. Weight of the World got me through crazy-ass 2020 and continues to hold me down to this day. I always resonate heavily with his poignant words. Can't wait for the new album. Peace and blessings. Love and light.

[@georgeboyce4220]

was a crazy show damn

[@TheSamthaman24]

what a SHOW THAT WAS. LOVE BRO. powers.

[@0thebrodie]

@@georgeboyce4220 Calm before the storm.

[@0thebrodie]

@@TheSamthaman24 Power up, fam. The mission's deeper right now. Word to Chip.

[@bennywise410]

i went to that gig - was too nervous to talk to him, but my girlfriend was in the queue for the toilet just before he was on. he had to go too and asked my girl if he could skip the line, smiling hahahah will never forget that

[@030oh7]

the DOOM reference for a music video was genius

[@ivan1989619]

Not a lot of people will know the reference

[@ErlingGrey]

@@ivan1989619 haven’t seen a lot of his videos. Which video did he reference

[@Miyukiii777]

@@ErlingGrey MF DOOM - Dead bent

[@maliktyler2256]

Damn I ain't even peep that at first.

[@ficamica1]

Soon as I saw the split screen I guessed he was gonna do it. But it turned out a bit different from dooms where he had one good side and one bad side and how they intertwine while Mike's I'm guessing has a similar plot but he doesn't end up in the same place which could represent the tug and battle within or even growth and progress. Not sure tho, could prolly be a lazy music video, idek

[@tefosouthside]

I saw Earl, The Alchemist, Pink Siifu and Navy Blue all hinting that something is about to drop and I was excited enough but then MIKE came with the surprise drop... 😭

[@MASSIVEJERKER1]

4/30 😁😁

[@nabeelnelson8318]

It’s most def an Alchemist album and all them are featuring. Remember this comment 💯

[@Mhopson968]

Sideshow is probably gonna be on it too

[@SAHNHOVA]

@@Mhopson968 I hope so

[@wjholes6883]

And boldly!

[@bryanpaulino9755]

nothing like a new MIKE drop to get me through the night

[@LittleHound]

fax🙏🏾

[@vnusfmtv]

Wow was this comment intentional cuz the beat if so that was smooth ♪

[@MoNsTaaZzHD]

Mad truth bro

[@kylanstokes]

I Love This Comment.

[@mider-spanman5577]

Nice call back/reference to the vocals on this beat

[@uncle.samc4778]

Bro is a fucking legend look how far this man and his crew have come, don’t even know him and I’m so proud

[@TheAssaultkid]

It's a shame him and Ade Hakim have fallen out.

[@uncle.samc4778]

@@TheAssaultkid it truly is, they both seem like such great dudes I think it was mostly caused by the industry trying to pull slums apart. P.S. I like Adé Hakim the most even more than Mike he is my favorite producer of my generation

[@TheAssaultkid]

@@uncle.samc4778 Yeah the industry is a big reason why. But ultimately I think it's down to miscommunication and misinterpretation.

[@Neurotv4941]

@@TheAssaultkid the industry always wants to break people up when they see a money maker within a group they want to break it and only select that one ☝🏾 smh its wicked asf

[@Nolagod97]

"Don't You Know I Need You, to get me through the light". I felt that lol.

[@talaf6616]

This sample hittin

[@talaf6616]

Does anyone know the sample tho?

[@earlyman7439]

Try to find it by googling the lyrics. No sample snitchin.

[@jbrobinson2381]

@@earlyman7439 dudes gatekeeping samples smh

[@earlyman7439]

@@jbrobinson2381 mikes words buddy. Imagine if this sample is still pending clearance. You could be potentially hurting dudes pockets. No gatekeeping involved.

[@jalenbailey414]

@@earlyman7439 I absolutely agree with you btw, but in this case it is already on steaming services. Sample clearances happen before release. And with how prominent this sample is, I doubt he didn't clear it

[@Seekbenji]

“It was months of doing way bad, before I saw the cake” TRUTH

[@kingbubba126]

Anyone else constantly come back to this throughout the day? Listened to this about 60 times at this point.

[@sensez513]

Yesss

[@natashaanderson528]

61!

[@wyattdetherow6853]

i missed hearing mikes "Ahh... Ahh" feels good to have it back

[@winnie2x682]

I remember seeing MIKE on tour with Earl. He was one of the openers and I remember how I feel I love with his words, his flow, and his energy. That’s the first time ever I think I heard everyone in a venue get silent. Not because it was a bad performance, but because MIKE was up there, pure as can be, sharing his sound with us all. And I swear we all listened closely.

[@detumus]

Mike music got me shedding tears for my mom

[@ilopgaara]

This John Lee & Gerry Brown sample, plus the DOOM reference on the video has me in literal tears, thank you so much brother, this is one of the most beautiful beats I've had the privilege and blessing of hearing in my life.

[@tfc1fan09]

What song the sample from?

[@flawlessmisery4899]

DISCO! Is fucking flawless. Evil Eye, Sandra, Babyvillian... just riddled with classics. Peace to big MIKE

[@georgecribb1600]

Patiently waiting for June 21st

[@zolsnjols8084]

Same

[@matheusboetius5585]

What's on the 21st??

[@mackboneyakakushthoughtspo589]

@@matheusboetius5585 MIKE new album

[@janvazquez4095]

@@matheusboetius5585 petty sure he’s dropping a new album

[@Louis-nz1od]

big W for uk homies, that's when lockdown rules are lifted

[@ted5146]

The bit on the right looks like he’s walking through heaven

[@domachondri]

Every album been better than the last the progression is insane we see it

[@earlyman7439]

Truth.

[@MrFlixke]

I don't know don't think weight of the world was his best work yet

[@apeman5477]

eh i think weight of the world was a bit of a dud. definitely not as bad as fantano said in his disgraceful review, but i know MIKE can do way way better

[@drevyd8158]

new mike in the midnight hour?? issa blessin in da skies 😭😭😭

[@ernest-bd8zc]

daskies

[@ernest-bd8zc]

ive read this comment like 6 times in a cuppa months is dis wordplay or r u misspelling disguise or r u saying the blessing is in the sky

[@dLyT771]

First time getting into this typa music and i ain't leaving

[@fatboy_031]

"for my momma when I make raps, dummy when i pray, cause I know she gonna pray back for meeeee"

[@hughjass6220]

THE MOST UNDER RATED RAPPER OF TODAYS ERA!!!!!! 💯 💯💯 I’m glad I can say I was here before he blows up.

[@fmradio5275]

this type of music is an acquired taste that only a select few are lucky enough to have. I pity those who don't know about this side of music

[@deadmanperipherals]

@@fmradio5275 Facts. It's like I be on the esoteric side of hip hop whenever I listen to MIKE and many others around his circle.

[@danisdairy3596]

Mike never disappoints with the samples

[@TheSamthaman24]

its for my mama when i make raps dummyyyyy when i pray cus i know she gon pray for meeeee

[@plahhhh]

dummyyy!

[@xavionstewart2879]

Yesuhhhh

[@michaelstrong4823]

This dude seems like the kind of guy to make a candle that smells like himself then would complain that no one bought it.

[@myyoutubeaccount4167]

Lmao why?

[@dinosaur9309]

Real Respect to MIKE not selling his soul

[@Lwandileyende]

Waking up to this gem 💎 🔥. Shoutout Mike , Love from South Africa bro

[@sizwemathatho5463]

🇿🇦S/O

[@yellowdiamondrocks]

🇿🇦 ♥

[@vepply]

i like how the colors inverted from the 2 videos from the beginning to the end

[@shaz3702]

Seen mike smiling and had to smile back

[@thokozanimahlobo4333]

To Me, MIKE Is THE GREATEST TO EVER DO IT😪❤️

[@amitaisno]

THE MAN IS BACK🙌

[@davidpappachan3551]

i’ve watched this an unhealthy amount of times

[@fruitysnax9219]

Got me smiling ear to ear (been waiting for this to drop for a while)

[@NILLBLACC]

brooo couldn’t tell you how much I needed this rn

[@AdamS-ps8jt]

Just found out dj blackpower is Mike... He trully is one of the illest artists ever

[@TJ-mx1ut]

LETS GOOOOOOO!

[@brunobarros8436]

these samples feed my heart n thats on life

[@kaistevens6689]

Thanks for blessing my morning MIKE

[@520audiovisual7]

Another work of art.

[@devine301]

Another June, another beautiful MIKE drop.

[@MR.FREEDMAN]

Ya'll betta be sharing your love for MIKE with you ppls. Get this kid the recognition he deserves.

[@ripdickryan8051]

YOU ARE PURE LOVE MIKE

[@Alonzoexe]

I'm blessed to hear this

[@blipskii1342]

seeing new mike always put the biggest smile on my face

[@jacuzzoda1346]

Wow. I'm speechless.

[@sosazan]

this song got me through so much, thank you mike

[@FlyingNinjaCow12]

ryosuke tanzawa been killing it lately with mike's and sage's recent videos thanks for all the inspiration

[@fooolery3986]

i was manifesting for some new mike mother earth really blessing me

[@antonb6196]

we been waiting

[@gonzaloduranblanco8569]

love you so much MIKE you're such an inspiration

[@killluhmuhnjaroh]

Been waiting for this since Love You Forever stream, THANK U MIKE !!

[@quibbbo]

this one's so special, sounds writing delivery production everything

[@ErlingGrey]

I get chills when MIKE raps and his beats are just soooo smooth

[@th0uxan]

cant wait to get home, smoke then listen to this with earbuds. Needed this. Thanks MIKE

[@ohhellno4934]

MIKE visuals and bars always deliver fresh

[@noranygard]

First time hearing MIKE and he made me cry. Thank you very much, I’m excited to listen to everything now

[@ToxiicxRules]

i love seeing mike smile

[@seize2179]

i found out about myself that i love seeing growth. shine mike, let it shine

[@amicitiaishere]

SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW

[@Greatvalueshoes]

“ ahhhhhh ahhhhhh” fav verse

[@osmanbangura1482]

Listening to this all the way to work!

[@Mxcr0doesstuff]

had this song on repeat, MIKE is so underrated

[@jerkoffsk8boards]

MIKEs uhs always so soothing

[@sorrycanibecool1996]

Thank you just made my night better

[@claysoggyfries]

Everytime I find a song by this man it's always heavenly

[@RenzNiro]

so beautiful

[@asidom9706]

Yoh I put listen to this song at least once every day. The vocals in the sample cuts through so well.

[@coolguynick953]

New MIKE upload let’s goooo

[@sultanamiasmatic]

Shed ten layers of misery when Mike spits

[@CalixSteez]

This made me maaad happy.

[@reallybadtracking]

Mikes that type of guy to drop a song and have the whole world on a happy vibe ✨

[@sfwqjr6832]

Beautiful.

[@heemnificent]

MIKE gets better and better everytime. Eye see the growth

[@architectoftranquility]

MIKE growing out the flow, looks so sick

[@micthadood]

needed dis 🤝🏾

[@georgecribb1600]

I enjoyed the energy on the live version but this still ❄

[@Cameren_Grimes]

He pulled an earl on us lol

[@Jackoffs]

Can't not hear that delay, dummyyyyy

[@Cameren_Grimes]

@@Jackoffs😭😭

[@earlyman7439]

@@Cameren_Grimesi was just about to say this. He rode tf out of the live version. We didn't even get the last "it's alotta shit to take back" in this one. That was my favorite part. I'm glad there's new music coming soon, though.

[@Cameren_Grimes]

@@earlyman7439 same

[@willpowertillinfinity7418]

I already know the words cuz of the “Love you Forever” Stream not too long ago. Good music

[@kobu2495]

Love me forever by who?

[@killdatnoobify]

@@kobu2495 it’s a stream MIKE had on Bandcamp you can find the reupload on KZbin

[@wjholes6883]

I’ve listened to this more than 30 times in 2 days most beautiful shit ever

[@malcolmbenjamin28]

Thank BEEZY for bringing me and a bunch of other people here.

[@Quan22447]

The man has returned

[@blvkopvl5979]

easily one of tha best rapper/producers out there. give this man his flowers

[@hankrubee]

new MIKE to touch the soul

[@mansoso3903]

That stone island jacket is tough 😤 Can’t wait for the album!

[@clementjnrdausen9352]

Thank you MIKE!

[@bobbydavismusicuk-official1065]

Beyond fire!!

[@JBHen3]

I love how he just let the beat ride out at the end.

[@Thewowcoolclub]

It was months of doing way bad before i saw the cake. REAL LIFE BARS

[@efreng.m.7041]

It's break time at work and listening to this banger has been the best of the day!!!🙏🏻

[@101iswhatsup]

Salute to the aesthetic as well. Genuine and unique artistry.

[@fxhole7854]

thank u for the early birthday gift ❤ last year weight of the world was the perfect birthday gift

[@johnhurd4878]

I love MIKE.

[@lxpnlxpn]

Brooo this is like DOOMs video for Dead Bent*

[@jacuzzoda1346]

I think u mean Dead Bent

[@lxpnlxpn]

@@jacuzzoda1346 my bad I get em mixed cuz he was rocking the phanton menace mask in both vids, before he upgraded to the Gladiator one

[@amarq7]

At least once a day this get played to keep it a bean.. this and the 2nd half of “weight of the world*” touches a diff nerve.. evil eye still one of the best songs I’ve ever heard in my life.. the music too healing.