MikeNice is a rising independent artist stepping out from the Bronx, NY. His unique yet captivating blend of hip hop and Afrobeats is shaking up the cities. Drawing from his family’s Ghanaian roots as well as the ups and downs of growing up in the Bronx, MikeNice presents listeners with a captivating hybrid of l American rap and African-dancehall genres that are equally foreign, familiar, and fun.
The Bronx native began honing his sound back in 2017
using inspiration and studying the business practices of American artists like Michael Jackson, Kanye West, and Wale along with Ghanaian artists like Shatta. His was sure to study up on his career before releasing his debut, “Feeling Your Vibe” – which was warmly received on SoundCloud and social media. With his Ghanaian roots he mixes in many elements of his culture to display his personality throughout his music.
Since, he’s been dedicated to making music and building a career from it. Shortly after, he formed the brand, “GyeWoDin,”. The brand name translates to “Claim your Name” – a reminder to the younger generation to always strive to be the best version of themselves. MikeNice has always placed an emphasis on learning the business side of music in addition to the creative, and prides himself on moving smart.
In 2019, he was nominated for Best New Artist at the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2019. Despite not winning the title, this recognition brought a slew of new fans to MikeNice and the GyeWoDin movement. Igniting a new flame. He then followed up on his newfound traction with the well-received, Give Me Love: The EP. It’s safe to say that MikeNice is gaining momentum and creating a lane all for himself. He continues to break barriers and bring new sounds and vibes. It will be exciting to see how the city embraces his unique, “Afrobeats-from-the-Bronx” style.
Stream MikeNice catalog below, courtesy of Spotify.
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