GENRE; Hip-Hop/ Rap/ US Rap

RELEASE DATE; 14 February, 2026

RATING; 4/5

There’s something instantly personal about “Alright,” the new single from Detroit’s Mike Chek featuring Philadelphia’s TMI 215. Released on February 14, 2026, the record feels less like a commercial drop and more like a page torn from a private journal. It’s rooted in love, but not the glossy, social-media version but this is love tested by stress, distance, mistakes, and survival. From the first hook, you can hear that this isn’t a performance built on image. It’s built on experience.

TMI 215 carries the emotional weight of the chorus with a melodic delivery that feels almost like a late-night confession. There’s a sincerity in the way he leans into the idea of needing someone by his side  not out of weakness, but out of gratitude. One of the song’s most revealing moments comes when Mike Chek confesses, “And if I got you everything is alright, I’ll be working all night. Tryna get it together so that I can catch me a flight.” The line captures the core of the record, love as motivation. It’s not just about romance; it’s about responsibility, sacrifice, and the quiet grind behind the scenes. In those few words, he ties devotion to ambition, making it clear that his hustle isn’t ego-driven — it’s fueled by the desire to build something stable for the person who stood beside him. The hook doesn’t try to overpower the listener; it settles in naturally, giving the song its heartbeat.

Mike Chek’s verse is where the record digs deeper. He doesn’t rush his words, and that restraint works in his favor. You can hear the exhaustion of long nights and the pressure of trying to build something bigger than your circumstances. His reflections on trauma and ambition feel lived-in rather than dramatized. When TMI 215 returns with his verse, he sharpens the narrative with street-level detail — loyalty through legal trouble, cold moments, and close calls. It’s not flashy storytelling; it’s honest, and that honesty carries weight.

Coming off the momentum of “Down 2 Roll” and heading into a busy 2026 run, “Alright” shows real growth in Mike Chek’s songwriting. Known for blending hip-hop, R&B, and rock influences across his catalog, he sounds more focused here — more intentional. The record stands as proof that substance still resonates. “Alright” doesn’t chase trends; it tells the truth. And that’s exactly why it works.

FACEBOOK  SPOTIFY  BANDCAMP  YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM  TIKTOK