Killer Mike announces new project 'Songs For Sinners & Saints' as Michael & The Mighty Midnight Revival

Killer Mike has announced a new project titled 'Songs For Sinners & Saints', set for release on 2nd August under the name Michael & The Mighty Midnight Revival. The 10-track album follows the rapper's recent single 'HUMBLE ME', which addresses his arrest at the Grammy Awards ceremony in February.

Mike describes the project as an epilogue to his 'MICHAEL' era, saying, "I had a year to live with MICHAEL, and I realized I had more I wanted to do with this sound before moving on."

"For me this is a testimonial," he continues. "When I was growing up an important part of church service was people having the opportunity to stand up and give public testimony on their trials, tribulations, and triumphs. After the celebratory atmosphere that followed MICHAEL I was reminded that tribulations never cease, but God is always with me and this is a testimonial of my tumultuous times, my trials, and my continued triumph in spite of doubt, outright hate, and fear. I am here to speak to and with my fellow sinners and Saints."

The album features new material alongside a reworked medley of 'MICHAEL' tracks 'SLUMMER' and 'SOMETHING FOR JUNKIES'. Mike explains, "Not only was I not done with the sound and feel of MICHAEL, I realized I might not be done with some of the songs from it as well. 'SLUMMER' & 'SOMETHING FOR JUNKIES' happened in the same Universe. I always looked at both songs as one long play of sorts so this was a chance to try that out. These are songs that deserved another approach and now I'm torn on which version I like better."