Mick Jenkins, whose full name is Jayson Mick Jenkins, is an American hip-hop artist known for his cerebral and contemplative style of rap, marked by a focus on intricate lyricism and social commentary. Born on April 16, 1991, in Huntsville, Alabama, Jenkins later moved to Chicago, which would become a significant influence in his music. He broke into the hip-hop scene with his mixtape "The Mickstape" in 2012, followed by "Trees & Truths" in 2013, which started to garner him critical attention. His 2014 mixtape "The Water[s]" was a turning point, highly praised for its depth and exploration of themes such as truth, love, and the struggle for purity in a corrupt society. This led to increased recognition and anticipation for his future works.

Jenkins further established his unique voice in the industry with his debut studio album "The Healing Component" in 2016, where he dove deeply into discussions about love as a healing force. He continued to build his discography with EPs like "or more; the anxiety" and "or more; the frustration" in 2017-2018, leading up to his sophomore album "Pieces of a Man" released in 2018. Throughout his career, Mick Jenkins has collaborated with a variety of artists, contributing to tracks with notable bars and verses that exemplify his thoughtful approach to music. As evidenced by a selection of his recent releases, including "Don’t Sweat It," "The Patience," and "Smoke Break-Dance" featuring JID, Mick continues to push the envelope with his sharp observations and eloquent delivery, securing his spot in the conversation of hip-hop artists who are as intellectual as they are artistically compelling.

Genres

Alternative Hip Hop

Alternative R&b

Chicago Rap

Conscious Hip Hop

Drill

Underground Hip Hop

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Isaiah Rashad

Kendrick Lamar

MF DOOM

Joey Bada$$

Earl Sweatshirt

Smino

J. Cole

Mac Miller

JID

Denzel Curry

Latest Release

Oh Well

Being There•

Mick Jenkins

Single - Released July 23, 2024