Mike Check is not just his stage name, it’s his real name. Picking up the drum sticks at the early age of 7 would help him learn of life with rhythm. Clanging on the drums as a youngster, Check was drawn to the hip-hop sound that his heart now beats to. Ignoring all the critics and plowing down the obstacles in front of him was a challenge that he took on without ever questioning.

After substituting the drumsticks with a pen, Check crafted himself into a versatile lyricist. His style combine...