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mickeen [mi:kīn] (real name Miks Pinzulis) is Latvian Electronic music producer.

Biography
Mickeen, a Latvian electronic music producer, embarked on his journey in 2014. The initial two years were dedicated solely to learning music production. However, in 2016, Mickeen released his first single, "Different Story."

In 2022, he founded a label and community called RIIA COLLECTIVE. A year later, Mickeen produced the album "PARALĒLES" for the artist ZEĻĢIS, with whom he has extensively performed throughout Latvia.

Mickeen released his debut album "HYALITE" in 2023, which won the Annual Latvian Music Recording Awards for the Best Debut Album in 2024.

HYALITE

The album "HYALITE" derives its title from the unique stone known as hyalite. Much like emotions, hyalite exhibits varying appearances when observed from different angles and under different illuminations. Reflecting this concept, the album is structured into three sections, each representing a distinct emotion. These emotions serve as the primary themes that the album's creator wished to express through music. "HYALITE" stands on three core pillars: joy, anger, and sorrow, each meticulously captured through its 14 tracks.

Mickeen has collaborated with a diverse array of artists to manifest his creative vision. Notable collaborators include rappers Goča, Ods, E.V., I MEAN LOVE, and ZEĻĢIS, as well as singers MADA and Emīlija, alongside music producer Zen Paul. Mickeen took charge of the album's production, mixing, and mastering, with additional mastering support provided by Zen Paul.