MMYYKK Announces sophomore album July 28 Releases lead single‘ The Midst Of Things’
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‘If neo-soul is once more having a moment, then MYYKK is its new high priest.’ - The Guardian
Today, Minneapolis-based musician and instrumentalist MMYYKK (pronounced ‘Mike’) is announcing his highly anticipated debut album ‘The Midst Of Things’, due to be released independently on 28 July. This album is a forward-thinking and experimental as well as possessing his characteristic soul and groove. The album follows MMYYKK’s acclaimed EP ‘Science’ which came out in 2021 on Rhythm Section records.
Alongside this announcement comes the release of the album’s eponymous lead single. With shades of cosmic funk and intricate, glitchy rhythms and distorted harmonies, the sonic alchemist MMYYKK effortlessly blends jazz, neo-soul, R&B and electronic to create a track that is complex and eclectic, understatedly catchy and poignant.
MMYYKK shares his thoughts on the single, stating:
‘The Midst of Things is a song about coping. It examines the complexities of living in a black body and navigating the stresses and trauma that come with it. The feeling of constant scrutiny. Having to “code switch” in order to get a job, or not be stereotyped. “I didn’t need your love… but I’m gonna need your love.. when I didn’t need your love..” I wrote this song during the peak of the pandemic. Minneapolis was literally burning. After the murder of George Floyd the city was demanding meaningful change. Dollars and donations were pouring in and corporate virtue signaling was at its peak. This song examines white guilt and the propensity to throw money around rather than dismantle systems of oppression. “Soak my soul in “simple green”… a simile for your sympathy..” This song gave me space to move through some of my pain and vent my frustrations. I hope it can do the same for you. The Midst of Things"
MMYYKK has garnered a dedicated following and continues to make waves in the industry, embarking on musical explorations centred on themes of love, humanity, healing, and higher consciousness. He is also 1/4th of the psychedelic funk collective astralblak and 1/4th of the space jazz collective The BlackBeat Theory. ‘The Midst of Things’ marks the beginning of an exciting chapter - immerse yourself in MMYYKK's extraordinary musical journey.
About MMYYKK:
MMYYKK (pronounced "Mike") is a visionary multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer based in Minneapolis, MN. With an eclectic sound at the intersections of Soul, Jazz, Electro, and R&B, his music blends analog synthesis with neck-breaking rhythms, resulting in mesmerizing sonic alchemy. Recognized as the new high priest of neo-soul, MMYYKK's understated tunes evoke D'Angelo strapped to a spaceship, drawing inspiration from the cosmic funk of Thundercat and Flying Lotus, and the finesse of Anderson .Paak and Stevie Wonder. His forthcoming project, "Midst of Things," challenges societal norms, questioning American values, exploring the impact of technology and globalization, and addressing personal experiences of trauma and the resilience of the black community. MMYYKK aims to provoke conversation and engage listeners, using his voice as an instrument to create an inspiring and thought-provoking sonic journey.
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