mike-dean
Last week, The Weeknd hinted that he could be retiring his stage name, and today it seems like he’s one step closer to ushering in a new era. The singer has dropped his moniker on Twitter and Instagram in favour of his birth name, Abel Tesfaye. “I’m going through a cathartic path right now,” The […]
Mike Dean is back in the spotlight with his new album 4:23 featuring The Weeknd as co-executive producer. The Dawn FM hitmaker also lends his vocals to four tracks: “Defame Moi,” “Artificial Intelligence,” “More Coke,” and “Emotionless.” The stalwart multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, blunt god, and all-around legend revealed on Twitter that he and The Weeknd followed their back-to-back Coachella appearances supporting Metro Boomin […]
It’s been just over a year since The Weeknd released his lauded Dawn FM album, but the singer may be looking to drop more this year. The Toronto artist went live on Instagram yesterday to tease several new songs, including a collaboration with Future and a cover of John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy.” The collaboration with Future boasts production […]
Mike Dean and Apex Martin have launched their record label Apex Sound with the release of SASH’s hypnotic debut single “Lemon Sorbet.” Accompanied by a slick Diego Andrade-directed video, the track showcases what the two have in store with Apex Sound. The New York-based singer, composer, and producer has been building interest on SoundCloud for years […]
Kid Cudi has a solid circle of support. On Thursday, the multi-hyphenate hit up Twitter to shout-out his good friends Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg. Though he didn’t provide details about the conversations, Cudder revealed both artists gave him some “clarity” during his time of need. “Got some wisdom from Hov and uncle Snoop the other day,” he wrote. “Feels […]
Mike Dean knows adaptability is key when working with major talent. The Grammy-winning producer addressed the topic during an appearance on Nile Rodgers’ Deep Hidden Meaning Radio. Dean explained how he’s learned not to be overly passionate about his contributions to a record, as some artists have a tendency to change their minds last minute. Case in point: […]
When Kid Cudi announced his Moon Man’s Landing festival in mid-June, superproducer, instrumentalist, and blunt god Mike Dean was one of an elite pack of 13 acts. Set for Sept. 17, Cudi will headline and welcome Playboi Carti, Pusha-T, Jaden Smith, Haim, Don Toliver, 070 Shake, and more to Cleveland. But Dean—who’s opening on The Weeknd’s tour and significantly […]
Tay Keith, Lil Durk, and Gunna have joined forces to release their latest track, “Lights Off,” which was also touched by the magic hands of Mike Dean. The “Sicko Mode” producer took to Instagram to share a screenshot of his text thread with Dean, who sent him the final version of the track. The song finds […]
Mike Dean, god of the synth, has linked up with Rich the Kid for a new song titled “Blue Cheese.” As Dean reminded fans when announcing the track’s release on social media, the collab—cover art for which was crafted by Louise Donegan and Tommy Rush—marks his “first drop as artist with features.” Stream “Blue Cheese” […]
Don’t be surprised if you catch a Lana Del Rey feature on Culture IV if Migos ever try to extend the trilogy. While attending Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch over the weekend, the Blue Banisters singer was asked which fellow artist she’d love to collaborate with the most. “Migos,” she said. “I love them. Everything they do. There was kind of like a new […]
