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Artist Spotlight: Mike C521 Is Back Outside and Ypsi's Next Voice of the Hustle
- Toni Wells
- Apr 25
- 2 min read
If you've been keeping your ear to the pavement between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, there's a name buzzing louder with every bar dropped: Mike C521—government name Michael Anthony Cox II. Based out of Ypsi, Mike isn’t chasing clout—he’s narrating a real story rooted in Get Money Music and unapologetic S#!t Talking energy.
With his new single “Back Outside” leading the charge off his upcoming EP I’m Not a Rapper I Just Know How to Rap Vol. 1, Mike makes it clear: he's not trying to fit in. He’s talking life—the wins, the setbacks, the art, the growth. Everything is personal, elevated, and dripping in the self-made confidence that defines the 734 grind.
Stream “Back Outside” Now:
Mike isn’t flooding the stage right now—he’s flooding the streets with consistent drops. No upcoming shows? That’s by design. It's about the music first. And if you’ve tapped in with his podcast, My Brother, and Me, now on episode 3, you’ll understand why fans are starting to treat his voice like gospel. It’s real, it's raw, and it’s all independent.
Watch the Latest Drops:
Podcast Ep. 3 – https://youtu.be/JTJDk7LIr6s?si=PrP7LUhh8scSlcJu
“Friendly Fire” Music Video – https://youtu.be/uJS-E-CUJtc?si=K-IpxgrKGr46bWlN
When he’s not laying tracks, Mike is collecting art, leveling up spiritually and mentally, and stacking inspiration for his alter ego: MacArthur Mike, set to drop later this year. Whether you're a fan of street sermons or looking for that next voice to soundtrack your own hustle, Mike C521’s discography is a deep dive worth your time.
Follow Mike C521 Online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeCFanLove/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikec521
Ann Arbor Hub is definitely watching what Mike does next—and if you’re a tastemaker, podcaster, DJ, or curator in the city, now’s the time to lock in.
For interviews, live podcast appearances, or performance bookings—reach out. Mike's outside for real.
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