THE WORD
Nickels' Classic Re-released/Re-mastered
The Disease, The Cure and The Promise (Deluxe) marks the return of one of Mic Nickels’ most powerful and overlooked albums — a raw, deeply layered East Coast hip hop narrative that blends gritty lyricism with conceptual storytelling. This newly remastered deluxe edition reclaims the project under Mic Nickels and Illsboro Records, presenting it as it was always meant to be heard.
Featuring a heavyweight lineup of collaborators including DJ Dainja, Citizen Kane, Keef Wookie, Whichcraft, MK Discrete, Masai Bey, L.I.F.E.LONG, The Rukus, Mr. Cord, and the late Wolfgang, the album captures the entire spectrum of Mic’s journey — from struggle to revelation to rebirth. Production comes from a diverse collective: Colombeyond, Kiza, Abstract, Sinister Marks, Rude 100, Drumboy, and Nickels.
The iconic Hazmat Baby cover art — the first collaboration with the artist Ooge — helped define a visual era for Mic Nickels and quickly became a fan favorite. With the original 16 tracks + 3 unreleased MHB Bonus tracks from the era, original videos, behind-the-scenes stories, and exclusive Hazmat + MHB gear, this release celebrates a classic that should never have been slept on. Stream the album, revisit the legacy, and dive into the world that inspired it.
The Impressionist On All Platforms!
Mic Nickels latest the album, The Impressionist is now on all streaming platforms! The project was completely produced by Serbian beat maker, Kiza, who is known for having an eclectic brand of boom bap bangers. There are some incredible features from some legendary emcees, including Kurious, Rockness Monsta, Rah Digga, L.I.F.E.LONG, and amazing vocal cameos from LushKells, Jeanette Berry, and Alej Sierra. DJ Keef wOOkie, as always, blesses a couple of the tracks with some incredible cuts! The Possibilities and In the Water have complimentary videos online at YouTube with more coming!
"NYC alt-rap hero Mic Nickels and international celebrity Method Man sound like they've been doing this forever. Their styles are complementary, their flows are impeccable, and their belief in the power of hip-hop is total."