Music comes to individuals through distinct pathways, and few trajectories are as distinctive as that of Michael Francis Seander Jr., fondly known as mike.
While it's not uncommon for hip-hop artists to have colorful backstories, mike. stands out with his unique initiation into the music world. It is well-known that most hip-hop stars are often immersed in the music from a young age. mike., however, got his start playing college baseball, utilizing his downtime away from the diamond to hone his rhyming and rapping skills. A sport activity birthed a stirring music journey that would eventually lead him to scale enviable heights in the music industry.
In 2013, mike. brought out 'Relief,' a track that struck an agreeable balance between raunchy, party-friendly tunes and introspective pieces. His versatile style endeared him to fans and led to chart-topping success with his following year's release, 'Closer.'
As he continued to expand his style through subsequent years, his album '4THEHOMIES' in 2018 would become his final full-length before the artist made the decision to rebrand as just mike.
Traces of mike.'s influence can be found across hip-hop, country, and pop genres. From collaborating with artists like Huey Mack, Mike Posner, to Bea Miller, mike. has left an indelible imprint on the global music scene. Transitioning from standout tracks like 'College Humor' to 'In This Life', and singles like 'Talk Less', 'Honolulu', and 'Get Out', mike. turned his sporting setback into a thriving music career.
His music is not just confined within the perimeters of his official website, it's diversely spread, available and accessible through platforms like TikTok Music, which is a testament to how pervasive his influence extends in the music industry.
So the next time you find yourself humming along to a mike. track, remember that the origins of the tune may lie not just within a studio, but also on a baseball field.
