Mystikal
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- For the member of the hip hop music group Goldie Lookin' Chain, see Mystikal (UK rapper).
Mystikal (born Michael L. Tyler on September 22, 1970) is an American rapper who grew up in the 12th Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana. He also lived in Mobile, AL. He is one of the few artists from Master P's New Orleans-based No Limit label to achieve both critical and commercial success.
Michael Tyler went to Cohen High School in New Orleans. Later he would go on to be in the Army and fight in Operation Desert Storm.
His debut album was Mystikal, released on the indie label Big Boy Records in 1995. He signed to Jive Records to release Mind of Mystikal in 1996. The album sold well, and he signed to Master P's No Limit Records for Unpredictable in 1997. The album sold well, and garnered him critical praise, though his real breakthrough was Let's Get Ready released in 2000, led by The Neptunes-produced hit "Shake Ya Ass," and the only slightly-less-successful single "Danger (Been So Long)," which featured rising pop star Nivea. His hard hitting style served to differentiate himself from the rest of the No Limit roster.
One of his most recent releases was the 2001 album Tarantula, which contained the single, "Bouncin' Back (Bumpin' Me Against The Wall)". Though it presented Mystikal's typical and unique flow style, the song also saw a blending of jazz and swing elements with hip-hop, similar in style to Us3 and possibly a first in gangsta rap. He was also featured on "Move Bitch" by Ludacris.
On January 16, 2004 Mystikal was sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty on several sex-related charges [link], specifically "1002186 SEXUAL BATTERY OF INFIRM" and "702127 EXTORTION."
His parole hearing was recently heard, but he was denied.
He is currently incarcerated at the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, which is just outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His D.O.C. number is 00469659.
In August 2005, Mystikal was charged with two counts of failing to file tax returns for 1998 and 1999; if convicted, he could serve up to an additional year in prison for each count.
Discography
- Mystikal (1995)
- Mind of Mystikal (1996) (Gold)
- Unpredictable (1997) (Platinum)
- Ghetto Fabulous (1998) (Platinum)
- Let's Get Ready (2000) US #1 (2x Platinum)
- Tarantula (2001) (Gold)
- Prince of the South...The Hits (compilation) (2004)
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