Killer Mike: Michael

Killer Mike’s album MICHAEL is a deeply personal and powerful return to solo work after more than a decade. Released on June 16, 2023, it’s his first solo studio album since R.A.P. Music in 2012, and it’s packed with soul, gospel, and Southern hip-hop influences that reflect his Atlanta roots and spiritual introspection.

The album features a heavyweight lineup of collaborators—André 3000, CeeLo Green, Future, Young Thug, 6lack, El-P, and more. Tracks like “Scientists & Engineers” and “Down by Law” blend lush instrumentation with raw, reflective lyricism. Killer Mike dives into themes of family, faith, addiction, and Black identity, often referencing his late mother and grandmother with striking vulnerability.

Critics praised MICHAEL for its emotional depth and sonic richness. It even won the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2024. If you’re into albums that feel like memoirs set to music, this one’s a must-listen.