(Another M.I.K.E., known as Mike, is an Indonesian Singer who won the finals of Indonesian Idol. His songs are tagged on this page.)
Although mostly known for his productions under the aliases M.I.K.E., Push and Plastic Boy, Mike has released hundreds of records under more than eighty aliases and collaborations since 1992 in a wide variety of styles ranging from rave, techno, progressive house, trance, electro to even R&B, from accessible commercial anthems to minimalist underground sounds. He also produced tracks for Yves DeRuyter, Marco Bailey,Armin Van Buuren, Ian Van Dahl and Diabokua.
At the age of 18, Mike handed his first demo tape to the Antwerp record company USA Import Music and released his first record as Vision Act. In 1996 he signed with Lightning Records (the parent company of Bonzai Records) where he worked with most of its artists and achieved his major commercial breakthrough in 1998 with the trance anthem "Universal Nation" under his Push guise, one of the best selling dance vinyls of all time which even ended up in mainstream singles charts all over the world. This was followed up by two more chart hits, "Strange World" and "The Legacy".
As the list continued, creating such hits brought on major appeal by huge names like Moby, Ferry Corsten, Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery and so much more - which of whom M.I.K.E produced impressive collaborations and remixes for.
As time passed and M.I.K.E.'s name spread, popular demand began to expand rapidly worldwide! From the UK, to cities all around Europe & straight across the Atlantic & into North America and down Latin America, Asia and Australia - Ministry of Sound, DanceValley, Tomorrowland, Trance Energy, Winter Music Conference - were some of the prestigious venues that till this day M.I.K.E. is noticed for as a top leading performer/DJ.
And we wonder, where does he find the time to make so many hit releases? Through the wave of fans, the touring, atmosphere and passion for music are what tell the stories behind each of his exceptional tracks labeled under monikers Push, Plastic boy, to his most widely used name - M.I.K.E.
And now teaming up with labels such as Sirup Music, High Contrast Records, Garuda Music, and Armada Music, he continues introducing fresh new sounds with edge & a twist of progressive and club house for a totally modish blend. You can grab a taste on his weekly radio show 'Club Elite Sessions', also heard on various stations worldwide including SiriusXM and Digitally Imported Radio .
Check out www.mike.be for more updates, news, releases, links and touring info for a chance to experience a majestic adventure!
The Art Of Love
M.I.K.E. Lyrics
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Heyyy- eyyy
Ohhh ohh
In a calm position just
Writing in my composition
And I'm thinking 'bout a composition
Which direction to go but my
Compass isn't working
Of a brighter future but the
Grieve and sorrow just
Seems to wallow in
Between each bottle
Hoping I can make my self a
Better person, guess I'm Frida Kahlo
It's the tears and the fluid that
Dripped and ran slow
Years to pursue it, I think
My fans know
It's the fear of me losing,
That'll rip my damn soul
I lost my ear for this music
I'm Vincent Van Gogh
The minute I gave em a verse
With some empathy
They went and switched up
The version of history
It was just hurting me mentally
They were just twisting my
Words like calligraphy
They done threw shade on my image
Based on the shit that I said
In 08 it was different
That's why I had made a decision to Change up the way I was spitting and Make the intention to
Change how I came on a beat
My favorite emcees I would
Just play on repeat
And now that I harnessed the will
I sharpened the skills and watch me go Cray-on a beat
I know
They've been doubting me
From the start
I brush it off cuz I'm a work of art
Painted out to be the foe
Until my true colors show
They can never keep me in the dark
I'm out here shining like a work of art
I've made it to the top and now
There's no stopping me
Trying to be consistent and prominent But in an instant you can be
Forgotten if you ain't persistent with Content and dropping hits
Then pangea you can just fall right off
Of the continent. I often think to
Call it quits it's hard to evolve
When you feel like you do not exist See they all will applaud your Accomplishments but see their
True colors behind the compliments
They said you're trash and garbage
You should know
You're wack subpar as usual
Got kicked to the curb
Where I could just sit and observe
Cuz that's as far as you could go
I craft my bars and music flows
Right past your heart and
Through your soul
Give em a verse
Painting a picture with words
Like ASCII art and Unicode
This is precious as an artifact
In perspective they're sensing
That my art's a fact
It's a blessing, Investing in
My art and craft
But they're suggestin implement
That it's just arts and crafts
I try to network but it feels like
They can't hear
Either that or they're filled up
With great fear
I'm the tempest with a sentence
And I'm ill and I'm carrying the Will and it Shakes peers
They've been doubting me
From the start
I brush it off cuz I'm a work of art
Painted out to be the foe
Until my true colors show
They can never keep me in the dark
I'm out here shining like a work of art
I've made it to the top and now
There's no stopping me
There's no stopping me
No
The lyrics of "The Art of Love" by M.I.K.E. portray the personal struggles of the artist on his journey to success in the music industry. The lyrics begin with the artist in a reflective mood, considering his future and direction in life. However, he is held back by his own internal conflict, feeling lost and disconnected from his purpose. He compares himself to great artists such as Frida Kahlo and Vincent Van Gogh, suggesting that his own struggles mirror theirs.
The artist's vision of a bright future is disrupted by the negativity he encounters from others, who twist his words and criticize his image. The artist admits that it can be difficult to persist when others doubt his abilities. He expresses his desire to continue evolving and growing as an artist, to "sharpen his skills" in order to excel in his craft. Despite the challenges he faces, the artist remains resilient and focused, determined to succeed and show the world his artistic vision.
Overall, "The Art of Love" is a deeply personal and introspective song that explores the struggles and passions of the artist as he navigates the music industry. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the artist's journey, filled with moments of doubt, frustration, and ultimately, triumph and success.
Line by Line Meaning
In a calm position just
I am writing in a state of calm
Writing in my composition
I am working on my music
And I'm thinking 'bout a composition
I am contemplating my music direction
Which direction to go but my
I am uncertain about the direction
Compass isn't working
I am lost and need guidance
So I'm searching for a purpose like Columbus, visions
I am looking for direction and purpose like Columbus
Of a brighter future but the
I envision a better future but
Grieve and sorrow just
my sadness and regret
Seems to wallow in
seems to consume me
Between each bottle
I am struggling with addiction
Hoping I can make my self a
I am hoping to become
Better person, guess I'm Frida Kahlo
I am striving for personal growth like Frida Kahlo
It's the tears and the fluid that
My emotions are what
Dripped and ran slow
leak out of me slowly
Years to pursue it, I think
It has taken years to pursue my dreams
My fans know
My fans understand this struggle
It's the fear of me losing,
I am afraid of failure
That'll rip my damn soul
Failure will tear me apart
I lost my ear for this music
I lost my passion for music
I'm Vincent Van Gogh
I feel like an unrecognized artist like Van Gogh
The minute I gave em a verse
As soon as I shared my music
With some empathy
With emotional understanding
They went and switched up
People distorted
The version of history
my story and message
It was just hurting me mentally
This was affecting me emotionally
They were just twisting my
They were manipulating
Words like calligraphy
My words were being distorted like calligraphy
They done threw shade on my image
They tarnished my reputation
Based on the shit that I said
Because of my words
In 08 it was different
The music industry was different in 2008
That's why I had made a decision to change up the way I was spitting and make the intention to
That's why I decided to alter my music and strive to
Change how I came on a beat
Change my style of music
My favorite emcees I would
My favorite artists
Just play on repeat
I would listen to repeatedly
And now that I harnessed the will
Now that I have the determination
I sharpened the skills and watch me go cray-on a beat
I am confident and skilled enough to perform my music with excellence
I know
I am certain
They've been doubting me
People have been skeptical of me
From the start
From the beginning of my career
I brush it off cuz I'm a work of art
I don't let it bother me because I am talented
Painted out to be the foe
People tried to make me their enemy
Until my true colors show
Until they see the real me
They can never keep me in the dark
I am always shining in the spotlight
I've made it to the top and now
I have achieved success
There's no stopping me
Nothing can hold me back now
Trying to be consistent and prominent
I am trying to maintain my success and relevance
But in an instant you can be
But it only takes a moment
Forgotten if you ain't persistent with
You can be forgotten if you don't stay active and
Content and dropping hits
Producing quality music
Then pangea you can just fall right off
You can lose your place in the industry
Of the continent. I often think to
I often consider giving up
Call it quits it's hard to evolve
It's tough to keep growing and changing
When you feel like you do not exist
When you feel ignored and unnoticed
See they all will applaud your
People will compliment your
Accomplishments but see their
But their
True colors behind the compliments
True intentions behind the praise
They said you're trash and garbage
They called me worthless
You should know
I want you to understand
You're wack subpar as usual
You are mediocre as always
Got kicked to the curb
Was rejected and dismissed
Where I could just sit and observe
Where I could just watch from a distance
Cuz that's as far as you could go
Because you don't have the talent to succeed
I craft my bars and music flows
I carefully create my lyrics and melodies
Right past your heart and
Touching your emotions and
Through your soul
Speaking to your deepest self
Give em a verse
I share my music
Painting a picture with words
Expressing my artistic vision through lyrics
Like ASCII art and Unicode
In a unique and innovative way
This is precious as an artifact
My music is valuable and meaningful
In perspective they're sensing
People acknowledge the significance
That my art's a fact
That my music is authentic
It's a blessing, investing in
It is fortunate to invest in
My art and craft
My artistic talent and skill
But they're suggestin implement
But they only suggest using
That it's just arts and crafts
That it is just a hobby and not serious art
I try to network but it feels like
I try to make connections but it seems like
They can't hear
No one is listening
Either that or they're filled up
Either they are preoccupied or
With great fear
Terrified of failure
I'm the tempest with a sentence
I am a force to be reckoned with when I speak
And I'm ill and I'm carrying the
And I am powerful and gifted with
Will and it shakes peers
Determination that intimidates others
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Rafael Tejada
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