The sour smell of cannabis hits your nose, haze streaks the space between you and your friends like smoky galaxies, the vibe is bona fide, and the music? Well, reach for D. Mikey’s first studio album: Madison. Timeless—that’s Mikey’s one word describing what he wants his music to be. Bump it in the car while you’re stuck in the pleasant Seattle traffic, slip it on when you get home to burn one, or jam before you cause mayhem on a Friday night. The solo artist, Derrick, is from a little town called Oak Harbor, although you’ve probably never heard of it. It doesn’t matter much; the islander has now made North Beacon Hill his home where he’s managed to become a part of B.O.C. Music and collaborate with its members. You see, B.O.C. took a chance on Mikey’s smooth sound and lyricism coupled with DJ 18Hundred’s sleek beats. As of this summer, Mikey’s hopped on a track with Webb Wavy, performed at Death by Stereo 2 and 3, and has been working on an upcoming project with Stro Gotti. The Central Washington University graduate draws inspiration from the likes of Outkast and Curren$y, borrowing the golden era sound and blurry vibes. You’ll find most of his music is about smoking— make sure to ask him to roll you one because seeing is believing—but in reality the lyrics are dipped in double entendres, laced with emotion and filled with feelings.<br>