Mic Righteous was born Rocky Takalobighashi on 22nd May 1990 in Margate, Kent. Writing his first lyrics at the age of just six, Mic realised that writing was his best means of escape so it was at this tender age Mic decided he would continue to write his feelings and keep them for himself.
As time went by and the pile of developing material grew under Mic's bed, more harsh life experiences took their toll on his young mind. He was the youngest brother of boxer Takaloo, and watched his brother’s dramatic rise to the top, winning not only a world championship belt, but his family's passports to stay in Britain. Things looked up for the family and Mic even looked to be developing into a promising boxer himself. However following the loss of his brothers title and his father’s imprisonment, Mic's life changed dramatically leading to a troubled childhood and resulting in him living with just his sister at a very young age.
It was at this time when Mic began to take his music seriously, and began to share his lyrics with a childhood friend who lived across the street. Mic rarely went to school and this had a dramatic effect on his social skills, making it hard for him to communicate with others. Mic's lyrics became his world as he began writing more and allowed them to become deeper in their meaning. Around this time Mic's older brother was released from prison and Mic began to spit lyrics to him on a regular basis. This led to a growth in Mics' confidence and enabled him to rap in front of a few people at a time. His brother shortly returned to prison but Mic had a new installed state of confidence.
Under the name 'Mr E' he was introduced to a local underground studio in Margate called Amagama. Being broke, Mic told a white lie and convinced the studio engineer he had made an agreement with the owner Jack Lambert which gave him free time to record. All was fine until Jack Lambert turned up at the studio and caught Mic out red handed. Instead of kicking Mic out, Jack gave him an opportunity to rap and was stunned. The talent Mic possessed was clear, however Jack had to explain how Mic would have to convert his lyrics to commercially acceptable tracks if Mic wanted to for fill his dream of becoming a rapper. After some consideration, a managerial contract was drawn up between Mic and Jack, and within six weeks Mic had written and recorded over twenty tracks and had renamed himself Mic Righteous. Mic also developed a professional relationship with a female vocalist by the name of Lucia who also worked with Jack Lambert. These tracks were not released but used to promote both artists.
Eighteen months on, Mic is tipped to be the hottest up and coming artist in the U.K hip-hop scene. Joining the rap crew The Kraftsmen based in Brixton, Mic featured on Frantic Frank's The Hardway album that Frank independently released and distributed over 60,000 copies before Mics 18th birthday. The album also featured on the front cover of legendary magazine 'Hip -Hop Connection.' Since then Mic has been working on his debut album as well as featuring on some big projects. One of these projects is one with a band called The Mongrels with all-star members from bands such as the Arctic Monkeys, Babyshambles, Reverend And The Makers and others. This also led to Mic featuring on Lowkey's 'Dear Listener' L.P which is out in stores now. Mic has been performing tirelessly all over the south of England for the past year or so inc. opening for Immortal Technique in Elephant and Castle and BBC Electric proms (which featured on BBC ASAIN NETWORK).
Things are really looking up for Mic and Lucia as they continue to exceed all expectations of a small outfit of performers from Kent. After achieving so much, a new 'nothing is impossible' mind state has infected the team, ensuring one thing; Mic righteous will appear near you soon and you will understand the hype!
