Open Mike Eagle

Open Mike Eagle
Open Mike Eagle performing in 2017
Open Mike Eagle performing in 2017
Background information
Birth nameMichael W. Eagle II
Also known asMike Eagle
Born (1980-11-14) November 14, 1980 (age 44)
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
OccupationRapper
Years active2003–present
Labels
Websitemikeeagle.net

Michael W. Eagle II[2] (born November 14, 1980),[3] better known by his stage name Open Mike Eagle, is an American hip hop artist and comedian. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, he is now based in Los Angeles, California,[4] where he is a member of the hip hop collective Project Blowed.[5] He has also been a member of Thirsty Fish,[6] Swim Team,[6] and Cavanaugh.[7]

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  2. ^ Kamegawa, Annalise (September 18, 2017). "Open Mike Eagle turns an American hero in 'Brick Body Kids Still Daydream'". The Daily Californian. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
  3. ^ Jeffries, David. "Open Mike Eagle – Biography". AllMusic. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
  4. ^ "SXSW 2011: Politicking with Shabazz Palaces and Open Mike Eagle". Los Angeles Times. March 19, 2011. Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  5. ^ "Open Mike Eagle Unapologetically Talks About "Art Rap"". LA Weekly. July 8, 2010. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  6. ^ a b Monster (June 28, 2012). "A Conversation With Open Mike Eagle". Complex. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  7. ^ Aku, Timmhotep (November 4, 2015). "First Watch: Cavanaugh (Open Mike Eagle & Serengeti), 'Screen Play'". NPR. Archived from the original on October 14, 2019. Retrieved April 4, 2020.