In an era when seemingly everyone wants to blow up on TikTok, MICO is proof that nothing beats great music and consistency. Back in highschool, MICO would sing in Discord voice chats and Twitch streams to connect with new listeners one-by-one. At 20 years old, MICO’s hard work has paid off in the form of a cult fanbase and 30M global streams… all while releasing music through DistroKid.

For MICO, the internet isn’t something to be overthought—it’s like his second home. In 2019, he assembled a team of collaborators through friendships he made on SoundCloud and Discord. For three years, they produced MICO’s entire discography remotely before he finally flew out to Maryland and met them in person. Together they’ve crafted a sound that blends modern production with heavy 2000s nostalgia, gaining co-signs as diverse as Charlie Puth, Sueco and Russ. With all eyes on MICO, the self-proclaimed “future industry plant” is on the cusp of a new era with his next EP just around the corner.