Burning Desire is the sixth studio album by American rapper MIKE, released on October 13, 2023, through 10k.
The album features collaborations with artists such as Earl Sweatshirt, Klein, Lila Ramani of Crumb, and Larry June.
Critics have praised "Burning Desire" for its introspective lyrics and innovative production. Fred Thomas of AllMusic described it as "one of the strongest points in [MIKE's] prolific output, showcasing his distinctive flows and beatmaking style in a way that's slightly more accessible than earlier work, but still maintaining an inherent rawness." Brandon Callender of Pitchfork noted that the album "moves between chest-puffing bombast and MIKE's characteristic rumination, sometimes within the same breath."
Tracklist:
Side A
A1. Intro
A2. Dambe
A3. Zap!
A4. African Sex Freak Fantasy
A5. Snake Charm
A6. Plz Don’t Cut My Wings
A7. Real Love
Side B
B1. U Think Maybe?
B2. Zombie
B3. Set The Mood
B4. Billboards
B5. 98
B6. Do You Believe?
Side C
C1. Burning Desire
C2. They Don’t Stop In The Rain
C3. Baby Jesus
C4. Ho-Rizin
C5. Mussel Beach
C6. Sixteens
Side D
D1. Should Be!
D2. What U Say U Are
D3. Golden Hour
D4. Playtime (Interlude)
D5. Let's Have A Ball
10K
2023
2LP
Silver
10011LPR
N/A