For Mikano, French rapper and creative, music is a highly personal matter. Navigating his own daily experiences and lifetime achievements, he’s not afraid to release gut-punching, poignant material, aimed at perhaps inspiring and enlightening his listeners. Pursuing this very same aesthetic, we find Mikano’s latest effort, the continuation of an album trilogy, ‘Akwa II’. In it, you’ll find the artist’s eclectic, kaleidoscopic brand of hip-hop, drenched in British grime influences, although conserving an international flair.
‘Touché Coulé’ takes the role of lead single, and it’s easy to see why. On top of a light, bouncy and minimal production, Mikano’s charming vocal flow reigns supreme, providing the perfect showcase platform for a record that contains all the strong points of a banger.
The richness of references in the French-Cameroonian talent is justified by an eventful childhood, which saw his family travelling around the globe before settling in Europe. Perhaps, one could wonder – this journey gave Mikano the ability to think big and wide, embodying worldwide music trends and themes.
Featuring nine tracks, ‘Akwa II’ is a worthy listen. Don just take our word for it, find out yourself here below.
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