Mick Jenkins
Jayson Mickel Jenkins
Mick Jenkins is an American rapper from Huntsville, Alabama active since 2012.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter
- Born
- April 9, 1991
- Years active
- 2012–present
Early life
Born in Alabama and raised in Chicago, Jayson Jenkins emerged from the city's poetry and underground scene with dense, conceptual writing.
Career
His mixtape "The Water[s]" and albums earned critical praise for thoughtful, spiritually inflected lyricism.
Major achievements
He built a respected catalog as one of Chicago's premier conscious lyricists.
Legacy
Mick Jenkins is a standout of Chicago's lyrical, jazz-influenced rap renaissance.
References
Frequently asked questions about Mick Jenkins
- What is Mick Jenkins known for?
- Mick Jenkins is an American rapper from Huntsville, Alabama active since 2012. Mick Jenkins is recognized as a rapper and songwriter.
- Where is Mick Jenkins from?
- Mick Jenkins is from Huntsville, Alabama.
- When was Mick Jenkins born?
- Mick Jenkins was born on April 9, 1991, in Huntsville, Alabama.
- What kind of music does Mick Jenkins make?
- Mick Jenkins's music spans Hip-hop, Conscious hip-hop, and Jazz rap.
- Is Mick Jenkins still active?
- Yes — Mick Jenkins has been active since 2012 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Mick Jenkins been associated with?
- Mick Jenkins has been associated with Cinematic and RBC.
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