The underground is rumbling, MIKE and Tony Seltzer are back, and they’re about to light up the scene with their highly anticipated sequel, Pinball 2, dropping May 7 via MIKE’s 10k label. If last year’s Pinball was a masterclass in left-field lyricism and boundary-pushing beats, the follow-up will be a full-on victory lap for two of New York’s most essential innovators.
Looking back, the original Pinball saw MIKE and Tony Seltzer, the beat alchemist, flipping the script on what underground rap could sound like. MIKE’s reflective bars hit harder than ever over Seltzer’s energetic production. The chemistry was undeniable, and the streets have been feigning for more.
Now, Pinball II is set to raise the stakes. The duo has already teased fans with two cuts: the secretive “dolemite” (featuring Lunchbox) and the dizzying new single “Prezzy,” which just landed alongside a Nicholas Stafford Briggs-directed visual that’s pure cinematic heat. “Prezzy” is about MIKE’s steely delivery floating over Seltzer and Clams Casino’s spacey, wavy production, with a chopped-and-screwed outro that hits like a fever dream.
Pinball II is a level up. The project boasts a stacked roster of producers, including Clams Casino, Ivy Serrano, Dylvinci, Laron, Akachi, and MIKE himself (as DJ Blackpower). Guest verses come courtesy of Earl Sweatshirt, Sideshow, Niontay, and Lunchbox, each bringing their flavor to the table.
The full tracklist includes standout cuts like “Sin City,” “Money & Power,” “Sucka-Free,” and “Jumanji” featuring Earl Sweatshirt, promising a diverse sonic journey that blends introspection with raw energy.
