War in my Pen

WaR
13-track mixtape by MIKE
playtime: 33:00
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1) choco
2) grabba
3) October Baby
4) never Knocked
5) Rottweiler
6) Like My Mama w/ Navy Blue
7) Prayers w/ Medhane
8) U CANT REMEMBER
9) Red Sox/Babylon w/ Taphari
10) AFC w/ King Carter
11) Nothin' To Me
12) smoke
13) For You
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(10K)
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executive producer ~ dj blackpower
writers ~ navy blue, medhane, taphari, king carter
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additional production ~ red lee
artwork ~ kofi williams
(bc: mikelikesrap.bandcamp.com/album/war-in-my-pen)
(sc: soundcloud.com/skadipiddyboopbop/war-in-my-pen)
(streaming: 10k.ffm.to/warinmypen)

[@Slash981000]

War is not always physical, sometimes internal

[@opshon]

always internal too

[@budsworld1104]

That line hit me hard

[@anthemkill]

But it can be physically devastating.

[@demarriojames6985]

The final battle ground

[@lamiatunes]

physical war is always a reflection of an inner war

[@djblackjoy]

His mom is praying for him in Yoruba at the very end. Yoruba is a language indigenous mostly to the Yoruba people of Nigeria. MIKE is part-Nigerian, as his mom is Yoruba.

[@blickyrobyason5173]

Thank you

[@akinpounds]

Yoruba is the language, Ifa is the faith. Navy Blue also practices Ifa, which is why he said he's a son of Ogun (God of Metal) and his brother prays "Ashe" which is like our "Amen" in Ifa

[@solaism]

@@akinpounds thats cool

[@Phonophobia]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge y'all

[@Papabandana]

@@akinpounds i thought that was santaria, or are they the same but with different names because of the language?

[@WHOISJOESMITH]

this a new wave of classic

[@jensthougaardpedersen3321]

I feel like we are all part of a group of people who has understood what hiphop is supposed to sound like now.. this shit is 10/10

[@Fuckyolettuce]

Hell yeah its like its gonna be another underground hip hop renaissance but for our generation

[@flexxmobil]

facts

[@murberec42]

😢

[@eightbitsofdeath]

it took me a long time to come around. older cat, stuck on golden era. what i started to realize is that some of these guys are putting out stuff that is insanely deep - its artistic expression in its rawest form. sure thats what hiphops been the whole time, but the new generation really gets it.

[@kierreelvord5427]

You mean conscious rap? Hip hop is a culture!

[@jjjd12346]

the 2020's is gonna give us some good music.

[@BlastVerses]

lol

[@SureshPlaysMinecraft]

I hope

[@tukpunker]

finally seeing clearly.

[@janhuistra]

i like that

[@mase.45]

yes it will

[@AmArIsClay]

MIKE, Thebe, and their camp will bring a revival of healing in rap. See past the rigid sampling and dissonant production, theres some powerful shit between the lines. power to my brothers and sisters in the struggle

[@fatlip-gh3fw]

bless

[@ambskater97]

How do you look past the production? The production is essential to the sound.

[@isthiscudi]

Lyrics my friend

[@matheusboetius5585]

The production is one of the main reasons as to why I'm interested

[@williamthomas8739]

It’s Beats , Rhymes and Life fellas.

[@BUFFVLO]

This why earl was yelling "War in my pen" on live

[@jafarsalami8175]

* War in my drip 💧 😂

[@Jacoby_T08]

"I be with that nigga MIKE"

[@tahjbrown8305]

You mean war on his paintbrush son, (Navy Blue Voice)

[@notyou95]

the best name for a rap album ever

[@alldogsgoheaven]

Does he mean prison? Do u know how much time in jail he did? N where he was doing his time at?

[@notyou95]

@@alldogsgoheaven ???????

[@nich0laspers0n79]

@@alldogsgoheaven i think the name means that he has conflict going on in his life, and it comes out in the verses he writes, aka War in my Pen hope this helped

[@TSHGTheStrawHatGhost]

samples?

[@astro_blur]

mike szn!!! choco - 0:00 grabba - 1:34 October Baby - 4:08 neverKnocked - 6:16 Rottweiler - 9:20 Like My Mama w/ Navy Blue - 12:34 Prayers w/ Medhane - 15:13 UCR - 18:18 Red Sox/Babylon w/ Taphari - 21:00 AFC w/ King Carter - 24:22 Nothin' To Me - 26:39 smoke - 28:27 For You - 29:52

[@wipeoutdogg]

I never thought there would be a person with an interest in Homestuck and in MIKE

[@basedasuka]

@@wipeoutdogg dave strider collab soon maybe

[@wipeoutdogg]

we real NICHE out here.

[@wolfsamuel5998]

He really sampled a minecraft ghast towards the end of Rottweiler 💀💀🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽💯

[@BEASLAND000]

there is a bonus track at 31:51 not available in LP format for all the youtube album junkies out there. i know this because holy fuck that sample's voice is an exact doppleganger of my voice what the fuck is even that sample fuck i'm too high for this shit

[@adamb4950]

Got blindsided by Earl's style change on SRS. Now I understand where it came from. Dig it, Mike flames

[@bakes8157]

Adam B facts

[@blahhhh700]

other way around. this nigga straight bit off earls shit big time

[@MrPeanutToes]

Anthony M sometimes I think that way too but also Mike does it differently and Earl got a lot of influence for his new album

[@HoraceTheClown]

@@blahhhh700 They collaborate. The influence Earl had on him is obvious, but it's more of an artistic cross-pollination than "straight up biting," especially given the fact that Earl has obviously been deeply influenced by Mike's style too.

[@novasrain2126]

Anthony M You’re dumb or something Mike been rapping like this earl just started...

[@TallestMannOnEarth]

The highest frequencies. The power in his voice is real. Those instrumentals are timeless.

[@mello4282]

Brooooo this album really hittin crazy man bless up

[@MIKE-sk5nd]

love u dogs !

[@mello4282]

MIKE luh you brodie ‼️

[@lilbrolee2702]

this shit hit me too hard bro, what am i listening to and why am i relating so hard

[@TSHGTheStrawHatGhost]

samples?

[@ken67115]

WHEN T SAIDS AYO 😱😱 AND Earl and Mike Say Uh Uh that mean spitting Heat

[@iamthraxx]

When

[@tylercapitan7471]

ken67115 I swear they the only 2 that uh uh it’s usually yeah or yuh

[@tog_on]

this must be the same energy people listening to it takes a nation of millions back in 88 felt this shit is so futuristic

[@electroboy314]

It's crazy how you can stumble upon genius coincidentally

[@rawzeta]

October Baby hits too hard .... MIKE don't miss 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shiz104]

this type of rap so refreshing and clean

[@ElusiveTv447]

Check Out Loner Kay

[@TSHGTheStrawHatGhost]

samples?

[@joshkornell]

One of the greatest tapes period

[@shartwarrior]

still one of my favorite albums from him pre beware of monkey and burning desire 🙏

[@segawaves1615]

Like My Mama is so beautiful

[@SpaniandSheeps]

MIKE is the hardest working quality machine known, last minute dropping the best of 2018

[@williehopscotch]

MIKE ran 2018.

[@blickyrobyason5173]

@@williehopscotch MIKE had the end of my 2017 all shifty

[@TSHGTheStrawHatGhost]

samples?

[@clo5263]

Makes me want to keep analyzing the lyrics. New wave of rap right here.

[@peterc8754]

this mans flow is so fresh yet familiar. PEACE to MIKE ETERNALLY

[@TSHGTheStrawHatGhost]

samples?

[@uncle.samc4778]

I’m surprised his neck didn’t get tired filming this video

[@highwattagegaming1775]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@iamacdr9998]

p bad joke tbh. the videos looped. inb4 some dumbshit wooshes me

[@myyoutubeaccount4167]

“War in my neck”

[@SolaceMusic]

Damn bro MIKE loves to rhyme entire sentences

[@dickharry2444]

you and your conglomerates are pioneering a whole new sound

[@CarneyAsada101]

This is incredible. This is the first I have heard of MIKE and i am blown away. This music connects.

[@TSHGTheStrawHatGhost]

samples?

[@willpower322]

Thank You For Blessing Us With This Beautiful Music MIKE

[@harrywilson1828]

this albums gonna be a classic..

[@M0stBlunt3d]

Got it on repeat bro. God bless.

[@detumus]

Man this hits perfect all the way through. I'm downstairs in the mancave faded vibing uncontrollably thank you Mike

[@zzekrom2834]

Sometimes when I’m seshing alone in my room I turn this on and pretend I’m there giving w MIKE and the boys

[@jamescox1538]

NEED this on vinyl 🙏🏻

[@romuhhh]

first half of UCR gives me chills

[@papagrande7448]

Big ups on the project Mike. This topped "May God bless your hustle" as my favorite of yours.

Had this on repeat for about two days now. Not thinking of stopping soon

[@JRRingling004]

This is still the GOAT slums album

[@ViciousOskii]

There is war in his pen g this and Earl been on heavy rotation bless up all of sLums

[@SFabianB]

This right here is greatness beyond words. So I will call it, Tao. Much thanks for this manifestation. Keep on shining, young G's!

[@TSHGTheStrawHatGhost]

samples?

[@kameatacid]

This has been playing since I woke up and hasn’t stopped, this is the best and most anticipated present

[@myyoutubeaccount4167]

October Baby is the most vibey song ive heard from MIKE thus far...im speechless lol

[@zaydkhfr]

this gives me so much inspiration

[@DeadAwake]

Rottweiler & For you are my favorite tracks off the album

[@imWoozify]

rly blessed this holiday season. may everyone have a safe and peaceful holiday !! :)

[@Bricks_shakur]

U 2 son

[@CuzziP]

Didn't get around to this tape til 2019 but it was my favorite project I heard all year

[@Your3rdBETRAYAL]

s/o to MIKE and everybody out there supporting this man. Happy holidays! Stay hydrated yall!

[@TSHGTheStrawHatGhost]

samples?

[@Bo-fc5mn]

bless up bless up 2019 we only looping greatness

[@chrisblue7687]

All tracks fire on this project

[@therealblackmonolith]

Have no idea how I found this. But its really really interesting

[@alldogsgoheaven]

Ye ig

[@java2536]

I'm watching you closely all the way back at Brazil. Thank you so much for the EP!

[@JoeEternal]

Randomly stumbled across this in my recommended videos and so glad I did wow

[@XplosionMMA]

Definition of an artist.

[@geniiius1166]

Classic. Love you Mike

[@brother6379]

Love this album. Another day More Mike

[@brother6379]

We back baby. Another blunt

[@skyeloops]

SAID THERES ALWAYS A SPLIFF IN YA HAND !

[@santossantana]

brutal

[@michaelfajardo8587]

Bless up

[@k5o5]

October baby is the best song of 2019 so far. Thanks MIKE

[@zygfrydynho]

may God bless this jewel

[@MegaLakeStar]

Prayers >>>>>>

[@charliegrimes6893]

All respect and support to you, MIKE

[@ksgsam]

o my fucking god. i just got back from a 4 day thanksgiving t break and nigga….this is some shit i’d play in the club. i was sleeeeeepppp

[@mjohnson510]

This MUSIC is beautiful.

[@pm1532]

This is so amazing and smooth omg!!!!

[@alenavarro135]

Smoking till my lungs collapse

[@vepply]

we cooking up until we burn the house down

[@THAKILLER789456]

God bless this craft

[@TheKeyToMusicOfficial]

startin work, early in the a.m. listening to your music, vibin

[@sawyer4427]

this 1 my fav projects from last year , pray this the future

[@zarlie2039]

the youtube algorithm brought me here thank god

[@ElusiveTv447]

josiahflexican you gotta peep loner kay He On The shift

[@JakeCheekCaptainMocha]

mike my favorite rapper

[@alldogsgoheaven]

Kool a.d. best rapper dead or alive.

[@proctologicalprincess]

If you think about his technical ability he's definitely one of the best to ever do it

[@PaperBagJamen]

THIS IS NOTHING BUT A BOP PERIODT!!!!!

[@charelmaes5607]

Bop as in bebop?

[@b0ldi431]

mind blowinggggg

[@nebbyjp]

A whole art piece

[@elijahx6227]

Bruh I love this!!

[@bushikciwa]

shoutout djblackpower big inspiration

[@dunderz89]

Wow, big love, cutting edge

[@EnTentBent]

Your progression has been so amazing to hear! Congrats on the productive 2018 brodie

[@govannigil4517]

this is simply just good rap, i dig it

[@datrella]

This shit go crazy

[@drinkmorewater8791]

loving this bro

[@ClintCowboy]

Good job Mike. Not too bad!

[@RideOfTheDark666]

2 songs in and its already a classic. Knew it from day one. Good shit MIKE. Keep that shit up top brodie. Much love 💘

[@Nori_Morse]

To the top with this one

[@denniswilliams8213]

My favorite rapper

[@justicemagagane5737]

This is amazing

[@killjoy1714]

MIKE never stop doing your thing, cheeriiooo from Holland

[@sikko5707]

Beautiful album

[@yungwavyjoe]

beautiful

[@CaptKoreyuh]

Amazing

[@ChrisMuth]

best record of the year

[@theorchidales]

fire, point blank period. shoutout to Mike for bein on one for real. love this tape. shit is stupid good

[@KR-ys1io]

been here since soundcloud keep it up fam so fire

[@Schyler]

Ahead of its time for sure, love this

[@TSHGTheStrawHatGhost]

samples?

[@JKBDC-94]

glad i'm listening to this rn

[@SuppaManoO]

Such a great album !

[@evd3762]

LETS GOOO MIKE YOU GONNA BLOW UP SOON DONT WORRY =)

[@wallacescumrag]

bro this album is nuts lol only just found MIKE and im so glad, production is sick

[@mefsushueshue9898]

I"m glad this was recommended to me this is very good and great to listen to when doing homework.

[@tobygrant6823]

a thing of beauty

[@AberrantVision]

Too smooth