Los Angeles, CA Apr 17, 2007 In preparation for the release of his sophomore CD, The American Dream, Mike Jones is set to shoot the 2nd single from the album, “My 64,” featuring Bun B and Snoop Dogg in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 19th (location TBA).
Directed by Dr. Teeth, the video and song for “My 64″ pays homage to rap icon Eazy E and the classic 1964 Chevy Impala. Snoop takes Mike and Bun B through his LA as the clip shows the West coast and the love for classic 64’s through Jones’ eyes.
In 2005 the multi-platinum selling Mike Jones took the world by storm and reintroduced it to Houston with its candy paint, blinged-out grills and Screw music on a national level. He gave out his phone number on his recordings and in interviews (no other musician had been so accessible), and repeated his name continuously to make sure you didn’t forget it. In addition to his musical inroads he starred in one of the hottest TV shows on network TV: Prison Break and is releasing a full feature film to accompany the CD for The American Dream.
PREVIOUS PRESS ON MIKE:
“The only ordinary thing about Mike Jones is his name.” Associated Press
“Fans of Houston’s sludgy, slow-moving screw music scene were going ape over this mix-tape phenom long before talk of this major-label debut.” Blender
“If this guy had to sell you something there’s no doubt he will get the job done.” Boston Globe
“His songs helped popularize a locally grown remix style known as ’screw up.’ New York Daily News
“Jones has an entertaining Screw-influenced style, calling out his lyrics in a boyish voice and often repeating his favorite phrases as if controlled by an invisible D.J.” New York Times
“Thanks to therapper Mike Jones, Houston’s idiosyncratic hip-hop has a bigger national profile than ever.” Rolling Stone
“Jones has that unpretentious appeal that sets him apart from rappers on either coast.” Rolling Stone
“Whether referring to Michael Jordan or Michael Jackson, MJs have been known to revolutionize their respective games. Now rap has its on MJ: Mike Jones.” The Source
“Mike’s catchy and incessant self-references in the lapdance songs [attract] attention.” XXL