Fresh off the back of his acclaimed Underground Resistance EP, which found support by the likes of Danny Tenaglia, DJ Chus, DJ Vibe, Victor Calderone, and John Creamer to name but a few, Portugals Mike Kings returns to NYLOVE with Gotta Believe In Who I Am EP, a two-tracker that cements his place in the ever-shifting language of the underground. Kicking things off is Gotta Believe, a high-octane slice of New York-style vocal house thats tailor-made for peak-time action. Anchored by a tough, rolling tribal groove and laced with a bold, defiant vocal, the track channels the energy of early 2000s Twilo and Sound Factory floors. Its big, its brash, and it bleeds confidence. Mike Kings taps into that classic-meets-street tension and twists it into something modern. Flip over for Who I Am, a deeper 10 minute journey that simmers with low-end pressure and rhythmic swagger. This ones all about the after-hours; hypnotic drums, ghostly vocal chops, and a head-nodding pulse that creeps under the skin, especially when the piano and pads knock at your door. Its restrained, moody, and purpose-built for late-night sets when the lights are low and the connection is purely physical.

Mike Kings - Who I Am |NY LOVE| Supp. by Oscar G & Ralph Falcon

AKA:
@dagger-dash (ambient)
Dinosaur Espionage (with @mrdinosaur)
Chili Sambal (with @daylightprojections)
Nameless Duo (with @macsoundslike)

AFFILIATIONS: 
@loft548
@burrow-campout

Portuguese producer Mike Kings has been a dedicated guardian of the underground house music scene for the last 20 years, passionately striving to keep its spirit vibrant and alive. His music found a home on reputed labels like Nervous Records, King Street Sounds, NY Love, Kult Records, Piston Recordings, Stereo Productions or Magna Recordings, among others, resonating deeply on dance floors all over the world. Mike’s creative journey unfolds through his dual personas. As Mike Kings, he ventures into the twisted side of house music, crafting experimental soundscapes and rhythms. that both challenge and enchant. Under his real name, Miguel Reis, he explores a more organic and melodic dimension. Mike’s remixes for notable artists such as Oscar G, DJ Vibe, That Kid Chris, Kobbe, Peter Bailey, Richie Santana, Carlos Fauvrelle, or Marcelo Castelli reflect his artistry and depth. Many of these artists were foundational influences when he first started making music, and working with them and remixing their music represents the completion of an incredibly fulfilling artistic cycle. From Tokyo to Miami, Lisbon to London, his music remains a cherished element in playlists, evoking profound moments on the dancefloor. Now, after a nine-year interlude, Mike Kings returns with renewed fervor, ready to continue his quest to inspire and elevate the electronic music world with every beat with the underground as the main reference because "...it will live forever, baby".

Mike Kings - Who I Am |NY LOVE| Supp. by Oscar G & Ralph Falcon

Mike Kings / Miguel Reis