Mike Sherm, age 21, is a rising west coast rapper who first received attention as a 14-year-old when he began uploading original music to YouTube in 2011. Since then, his repertoire has grown exponentially, with a couple of mixtapes, an album, and a smattering of minor viral freestyles.
Every day, it’s clear that his pedigree as a rapper continues to develop. As a result, it should come as no surprise if record labels come knocking on his door for his signature in addition to his dating life!
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Mike’s sound, like that of so many of his peers, is as regional as they come!
Born and raised in Antioch, California, the Cookies artist – who, according to his biography, is of American nationality – is the latest in a long line of Bay Area rappers to capitalize on the catchy hyphy.
SOB X REB, Mike’s frequent collaborator and the newest act to break out of the Bay Area, recently signed a distribution contract with indie behemoth Empire. According to his career trajectory, the 21-year-old could be the next record label signee.
A record deal with a major label provides the Antioch native with further riches. For example, with the backing of a record company, he could easily finance a feature from fellow Bay Area rapper G-Eazy — who boasts a $10 million net worth.
Additionally, being signed to a label implies career advancement and growth in net worth, which should give him additional material for his rap.
However, for the time being, TuneCore is licensing the Walking Lick rapper’s music. According to Wikipedia, TuneCore is a New York-based independent digital music distribution, publishing, and licensing organization started in 2005.
Unsurprisingly, Mike’s net worth is largely derived from his YouTube earnings. As of 14 September, his YouTube channel has just under 250,000 subscribers.
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Mike Shrem on Dating: “I Can’t Love A B*tch” Mike Shrem on Dating: “I Can’t Love A B*tch”
Mike’s coming-of-age rap combined with his contempt for authority (read: parents) lyrics is proving to be a powerful combination, particularly among younger audiences.
His rebellious attitude pervades his music; specifically, his thoughts on dating and women. On the SOB X REB collaboration Knockdown, which features Mike, the latter raps:
“Ain’t trippin’ off a b*tch I got plenty/I f*ck her off my name.”
His descent into anti-girlfriend and anti-dating emotions reach a zenith near the end of his lyric when he spits:
“I can’t love a b*tch/They only want a n*gga cause I’m buzzin’/I only f*ck wit’ her when I’m f*cking, b*tch.”
Given the context in which the music industry is currently operating – courtesy of the Me Too Movement – let’s hope that these misogynistic lyrics do not come back to haunt him in the future when he eventually establishes himself as a fixture of mainstream rap. For the time being, he should savor the obscurity and compose music that fits his current circumstances.
Mike will play in Santa Barbara’s Velvet Jones nightclub on September 17th, 2018!
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