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Hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana Big Mike got his start in music as a member of Rap group The Convicts which was an underground group on Houston’s Rap-a-lot Records. He later joined Scarface and Bushwick Bill in the legendary group the Geto Boys and recorded one of the hardest hitting albums of its' time called Till Death Do Us Part. A year later Big Mike released his classic solo album Something Serious a project that gave birth to 3 massive singles, Having Thangs, World of Mine and Playa Playa. Having featured and performed on numerous compilation’s and movie sound tracks with artists such as, 8 Ball and MJG, Pimp C and South Central Cartel just to name a few he continues to entertain us with a realness to be respected! Mike was also nominated for lyricist of the year at the Source Awards alongside the Notorious B.I.G and Redman. With 2 recent underground releases Keep It Playa and Nawlins Phats, Big Mike is back with a vengeance.
For the new cats just getting into the game who don’t know you, introduce yourself and tell them what BIG MIKE is all about.
I Got my start in the 90's as a member of a Houston based rap group named the Geto Boys, from there went on from there to start my solo carrier, my first album something serious, Big Mike is an artist that spits something for everyone to relate too with my music
If they wanted to check out some of your back catalogue what release would you recommend them to check out first?
That will be these 2 releases, “The Geto Boys Till Death Do Us Part” & my 1st solo album “Something Serious”
You originally came out in 1991 in a group called the Convicts with 32 The Governor what would you say has been the biggest change in Hip Hop music since then?
The lack of substance in the music.
You have just put out your new mixtape Full Circle can you break down the title?
The new mixtape is just evolution, to get back to square on, back to the basic to be able to proceed to the future.
The production quality is top notch, what producers did you work with on the project?
Houston based producers KRANK from Krank it up Productions, Mike Dee, Slash, Cool Cutta, T-Rod & myself
This mixtape is just a teaser for the new album what is that going to be called and when can we expect to hear that?
The name of the new album is named "Bayou Classic" & people can expect it in late November/early December at www.iambigmike.com & iTunes & other online retailers in early December
What guests are going to be featured on the album?
Sly Fox, Mankyne these are cats out of my camp, I just wanted the album to be 99% Big Mike cause my fans haven’t heard from Big Mike in a while & I didn’t want to leave no questions that I couldn’t make good music by myself
What label will that be released on?
It will be an Indendant release Krankitupproductions/Big Mike Inc
Where will that be available to buy from?
From www.iambigmike.com,
iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bayou-classic-love.faith.honor.loyalty/id485242609
& all other online retailers
Have you got any videos and live shows planned?
DEFFINATLY
What websites have you got when people can check out your music and get more information?
www.facebook.com/Iambigmike2 & www.guttainc.com
If you people want to book you for shows and features what is the best way to get in touch?
For now they can contact me at www.facebook.com/iambigmike2
Besides the new album what else have you got planned for the future?
More music, touring & staying active in what I like to & hopefully visiting the you soon
Anything you want to add or shout out or add?
I just want to thank god for the opportunity to continuing letting me do what I love & I want to thank my fans for being patient with me
fans go cop the album available on www.iambigmike.com & other online retailers
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