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Born in St. Louis, MO, Mikell began rapping at the age of twelve and added new skills onto his style. It became apparent to all that knew him that he was the missing link to hip-hop and the rap game. Mikell knows that there is more in today's age of music then just being a rapper, so he bring a swag and fiancés to your typical ' fly and flashy issues'. Though you can't always escape the trials and tribulations, he make the great music were you can occasionally pat yourself on the back and say I made it this far; Being real in his music helps a lot, the gangster boss life, to love, and to showing how much skill he have with his word play, he always can make it rock as he say, another hit. He speaks from the heart with confidences always give the listener that self inflicted ego boosts. With a touch of hip-hop, Mikell AKA Mookie know as Mook brings 'his life' issues to the forefront with his clever rap lyrics and captivating beats. As writer he debut is his own project, Mook wants to prove that it takes more then just rapping to making hit music, It take talent, and the select few that have talent is going to stay in the industry. He's here to bridge the gap between what you think you already know about music in the rap industry and how things are destined to become. His presence in this industry will bring you closer to reality, closer to what's on the mind of today's people, while simultaneously causing you to bob your head. You'll become so involved in her lyrics and enchanted by his sound that the only way to describe it would be as an "intimate rhythmic encounter.' But don't be fooled! Although he's graceful, stylish and he will always remain the real that is Mikell Cogshell; he's still MOOKIE! Check for MOOKIE on your local radio station tearing up the charts on his new hit single " What I do ".