1. MIKE (born Michael Jo… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name:
1. MIKE (born Michael Jordan Bonema on October 13th, 1998) is a rapper originally from New Jersey but currently based out of New York City. He usually drops his projects on either of the solstices (June 21st or December 21st) each year.
2. MIKE is a punk rock band from Stockholm, Sweden.
MIKE started in January 2006 by Joel, Fredrik, Viktor and Jesper. The four guys from the southern part of Stockholm/Sweden had all played in different bands for years. Back in 1996 Viktor started a band called No Division with a friend. Jesper joined the band in 2000 (then called Pronoid), where they both played for five years. Joel played in the band Dechas, who released an EP on DayGlo Records in 2000 and an album on Shutdown Records in Australia in 2002. Fredrik had been playing in the band In Memory Of Me and in different bands before that. Jesper and Joel played together from time to time for a while and they both love punk rock, and when Jesper quit Pronoid they started talking about playing punk together. They talked to their old friends Viktor and Fredrik and started jamming some of Jespers songs and the result is what today is known as the band MIKE. After about a year our good friend Fredrik decided to quit the band to play with a reggae band from Uppsala. We then tried out two drummers but decided to pick one of Joel's old friends, Totte. He'd earlier been the drummer in bands like Milk bar, Devoured, Songea and Simpleton. Experience and routine was a fact. He'd actually only been in the band for about a week when he performed his first show with MIKE, and a week after that we went into the studio to record a couple of songs.
3. "mike" is an electro artist from Utrecht, Holland.
He has released one full album so far called "GALAXY" which was released in 2009, followed by the release of the SCARS single in 2010. mike then began to prepare a new album but that didn't go too well since school and a lot of personal and private issues came into the way. The album will soon be finished, sources say.
4. Mike is an Indonesian Idol season 2 Winner.
5. Mike is a greek pop-dance singer, known for his collaboration with the popular band REC with the song "Ase me na s'agapo"/"Say you love me tonight". Hi debut single is called "Love me like you say".
Rebirth
Mike Lyrics
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This black body ain't nothing
To hold in prison packed lobbies with gauze
I grown to listen with
Mommy's brothers are trekking
They've gone missing
Mom fronting, she stuck like
She don't listen, but
Looks, see they reflection, nah
Wish I could question pops
Ain't tryna stress him out
I did my best without ya
You stuck the rest in power
I was done for hours
Talking to my friend nostalgic
Niggas food and we was never
Type to censor ours by my brother's side
I had to leave the fence for cowards
Who gon' win without us? Who
Gon' win the product?
Group me in the cars, uh
My dudes is with wahala
That's Yoruba problem
To niggas jacking steez trust them niggas
Often leave you with my back complete
Put calls in, therapy
It's live, from the heart of the city
Renaissance man
Live from the heart of the city
Live from the heart of city
Yeah, that's good, thank you
In these lyrics, Mike reflects on the complexities of love and control, specifically in the context of his black body and the systemic oppression it faces. He juxtaposes the concepts of love and control, highlighting the stark difference between the two. Mike acknowledges that his black body is seen as nothing more than something to be imprisoned or controlled, evident in the reference to "prison packed lobbies." Despite this, he has grown to listen and understand his experiences, even when his mother's brothers have gone missing and she fails to truly listen and support him. Mike yearns to question his father, but he doesn't want to stress him out, so he tries to do his best without him.
The song continues with Mike reflecting on his friendship and loyalty, emphasizing that he and his friends were never afraid to express themselves freely. He mentions his "brother's side" and how he had to leave behind the fear and cowardice that comes with being fenced in by societal expectations. Mike questions who will succeed or win without their contributions and acknowledges that their cultural identity, represented through the Yoruba term "wahala," creates obstacles for them. He warns against trusting those who steal their style, as they often leave you feeling deceived and hurt. In the end, Mike alludes to seeking therapy and finding solace in putting his thoughts and experiences into words, suggesting that this is his way of healing and processing everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Love and control is different
There is a distinction between love and controlling someone
This black body ain't nothing to hold in prison packed lobbies with gauze
My black body is not something to confine in crowded places with superficial solutions
I grown to listen with Mommy's brothers are trekking
I learned how to listen as my uncles faced difficult journeys
They've gone missing Mom fronting, she stuck like
My uncles have disappeared while my mother pretends everything is okay but remains trapped
She don't listen, but I can see when she looks, see they reflection, nah
Although she doesn't listen, I can see the reflection of my uncles in her eyes
Wish I could question pops, ain't tryna stress him out
I wish I could ask my father questions but I don't want to burden him with more pressure
I did my best without ya, you stuck the rest in power
I tried my hardest without your presence, and you left the rest up to a higher power
I was done for hours, talking to my friend nostalgic
I was exhausted, spending hours discussing the past with a nostalgic friend
Niggas food and we was never type to censor ours by my brother's side
We were real and honest individuals, never censoring ourselves when standing by my brother's side
I had to leave the fence for cowards
I had to separate myself from those who choose fear and cowardice
Who gon' win without us? Who gon' win the product?
Who will succeed without our contribution? Who will benefit from our work?
Group me in the cars, uh My dudes is with wahala
Include me in the group, my friends are dealing with troubles
That's Yoruba problem To niggas jacking steez trust them niggas
It's a Yoruba problem, trusting those who try to mimic our style
Often leave you with my back complete, put calls in, therapy
They often leave you feeling abandoned, but I manage to call for help and find therapy
It's live, from the heart of the city Renaissance man
This is a live performance, coming directly from the center of the city, showcasing my Renaissance spirit
Live from the heart of the city
Presenting live music from the core of the city
Live from the heart of city
Performing live from the center of the city
Yeah, that's good, thank you
Yes, that's great. Thank you
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Elam Afla
Congratulations on this sick AF looking Rebirth RTA. I expect nothing less than the best from you Mike. Killing the game once again in 2019. 👊
Curtis M
The Vapor Chronicles that is exactly what I was thinking. 👊🏼
Ben Porter
A year later and this is still one of my favorite rtas. I own two and usually have at least one going. Thanks for making a great product.
Dan
Congrats on another successful design Mike! This airflow and flavor is outstanding....The combo is great along with the ease of coil placement, JUST LIKE THE REBIRTH RDA! Thank you for all the hard work you do for us in the community!
Lewis Simmons
I have the rebirth rta how are u getting outstanding flavour from it I must be doing it wrong
Wasur1959
Great RTA Mike, may it sell by train loads! Can't wait to buy one. Thanks Mike you make the vaping community better.
michael adams
Little late on getting a rebirth rta. But definitely worth the money. From a vapor that loves rtas, this is one of the best rtas I have ever vaped. Mike you nailed a builders Drams on this one. The airflow is amazing and the flavor is spot on. Thanks Mike for all your hard work:
Anna Coblentz
I've had my rebirth for about 5 months now, and I LOVE it. Wicking is simple, never had a leak, flavor is great. Awesome product Mike! Also thanks so much for the coil cutting tool. Makes it soo easy to build.
brock hines
I absolutely love the looks of this tank. The deck is a thing of beauty. Way to stay original and keep your own personal designs yours. You dont need 5 collaborators to help you
Jamie Anacleto
hey Mike, I just got this RTA and I love it. A bit difficult to build if you dont have premade coils, but very much worth the effort! Favor and airflow are all top notch, I had leaks on my first builds but they stopped when I used thicker cotton