Mike Skinner
United KingdomartistMaleb. 19797.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Mike Skinner is an English rapper, songwriter, and producer, best known as the frontman of the influential music project The Streets. His storytelling style and blending of garage and hip-hop have left a significant mark on British music, influencing a new generation of artists, including John Glacier, who shares a similar urban narrative style.
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Mike Skinner is referenced in relation to Smith's storytelling in their song Blackpool Illuminations.
‘We’re really good. I don’t mean that arrogantly’: Yard Act on bullying, imposter syndrome and their heavy new sound | Yard ActUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-01
Mike Skinner tells a story about his first show in Dublin, weaving together social realism in his music.
Has It Come To This? A five star review for The Streets in Dublin – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-16Little Simz's single 'Young' raises questions about whether she is trying to imitate Mike Skinner.
Little Simz håller sig kvar på den brittiska hiphop-tronen
Sweden· 2025-06-06
Hanna Järver praises Mike Skinner as the world's best lyricist.
Hanna Järver: Min nya skiva handlar mycket om skamSweden· 2025-05-17
Mike Skinner captured the grimy realities of young British life through his music.
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New Zealand· 2025-03-21
Mike Skinner is referenced as an inspiration for Antony Szmierek.
Mdou Moctar, Antony Szmierek och Panda Bear är veckans bästa albumSweden· 2025-03-08
Mike Skinner and his project The Streets are referenced in relation to John Glacier's music style.
Skivrecensioner: John Glacier – ”Like a ribbon”Sweden· 2025-02-14
