MIKE’s deeply personal approach shines through in his Tiny Desk performance, reflecting the immense gratitude and love he showed for his fans and collaborators throughout his 71-date Artists of the Century tour. The Brooklyn-based rapper, who is also a former teen prodigy and the founder of the independent label 10k, stood behind the Desk and proclaimed, “We are the band of the century,” just as a light and breezy melody began. This set reveals a truly sweeping and vulnerable new frontier for MIKE’s epic artistry, touching on eight years of his extensive discography, including a dj blackpower cameo on “nite flite,” all delivered with immense family pride and emotional honesty. He rapped profoundly about moments with his late mother in the song “Evil Eye” and reflected on his upbringing with his sister, Victoria, in a fresh arrangement of “parkS,” supported beautifully by his labelmate duendita and frequent collaborator Liv.e. MIKE filled the room with appreciation and empathy, inspiring fans to dance and rap along to the songs they know well, proving why this expanded set is so meaningful.