Open Mike Eagle
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Open Mike Eagle after performing at DOOMTREE Zoo in Saint Paul
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael W. Eagle II |
| Also known as | Mike Eagle |
| Born | November 14, 1980 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, alternative hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2004-present |
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| Website | mikeeagle |
Michael W. Eagle II (born November 14, 1980), better known by his stage name Open Mike Eagle, is an American alternative hip hop artist. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, he is now based in Los Angeles, California, where he is a member of the hip hop collective Project Blowed. He is also a member of Thirsty Fish and Swim Team.
Mike grew up in Chicago and lived with his grandparents until he was 13 at which point he moved in with his mother. He attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and went on to Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he majored in psychology. There he became good friends with Hannibal Buress after being his resident adviser.
He did a year of grad school, but quickly moved to Los Angeles to live with his dad. He began working for AmeriCorps for six months before getting a job at a non-profit halfway house. As he continued to work odd jobs, Mike rapped as a hobby before discovering Project Blowed and then creating Thirsty Fish.
In 2010, Open Mike Eagle released the first solo album, Unapologetic Art Rap, on Mush Records. The album features Nocando, Busdriver, and Serengeti. His second album, Rappers Will Die of Natural Causes, was released on Hellfyre Club in 2011. It features vocal contributions from P.O.S and MC Paul Barman. In 2012, Open Mike Eagle released the album, 4nml Hsptl, on Fake Four Inc. It is entirely produced by Awkward.
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