Melly Mike Knows It’s ‘TIME4WAR’
Melly Mike’s debut Epic Records EP, TIME4WAR, is out now. The eight-track project marks a major milestone for the Minneapolis artist and U.S. Army veteran, and includes “Young Black & Rich,” the record that became a phenomenon.
TIME4WAR lives up to its name, confronting the people who switched sides while reflecting on the version of himself who once accepted less. “Cut Throat” sets that tone from the jump, and “Ain’t Sweet” keeps that same aggression front and center, an uptempo cut packed with wordplay that bites, Melly making it clear that he’s well aware of who’s been watching his every move. Also featured are “F**ked Up,” “I’m So Glad,” and “Pride B4 The Fall.”
“To me, TIME4WAR is about having something worth fighting for. The biggest battles aren’t always against other people. They’re the ones you face within yourself when taking risks without knowing how things will turn out. I want people to hear this project and remember that where you start doesn’t determine how far you can go.” — Melly Mike
That determination goes back further than any of these songs, to a small Minnesota town where Melly was raised by Liberian immigrant parents who hustl...