SMOKE STATE 42222 by Mike Dean - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Mike Dean is a master at separating his day job from his side hustle. The Houston-born producer/musician spent the ’90s working with Southern hip-hop icons Geto Boys and Scarface before collaborating with pop and rap royalty such as Madonna, Lana Del Rey, Kanye West, and Megan Thee Stallion. Dean’s solo work is a different beast entirely: synthesizer-based instrumentals that capture the essence of spacey, minimalist electronic groups such as Tangerine Dream. Whereas 2021’s 4:22 occasionally incorporated prog-rock textures and trap beats, SMOKE STATE 42222 is uniformly chill. The album is broken up into four songs and their accompanying individual stems, with Dean layering multiple tracks of oscillating keyboards that twinkle and streak like shooting stars—ensuring that SMOKE STATE 42222 comes off as the long-lost soundtrack to a retro sci-fi movie.

1. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 1

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

2. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 2

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

3. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 3

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

4. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 4

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

5. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 1 STEM 1 (INITIALLY BLANK)

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

6. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 2 STEM 1

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

7. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 3 STEM 1

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

8. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 4 STEM 1

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

9. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 1 STEM 2

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

10. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 2 STEM 2

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

11. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 3 STEM 2

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

12. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 4 STEM 2

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

13. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 1 STEM 3

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

14. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 2 STEM 3

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

15. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 3 STEM 3

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

16. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 4 STEM 3

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

17. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 1 STEM 4

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

18. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 2 STEM 4

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

19. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 3 STEM 4

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

20. SMOKE STATE CHAPTER 4 STEM 4

Keyboard: Mike Dean; Performer
Primary Artist: Mike Dean; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Mike Dean; Performer
Arranger: Mike Dean; Composer
Composer: Mike Dean; Composer
Lyricist: Mike Dean; Composer
A&r: Marisa Pizarro; Production
Artwork: Louise Donegan
Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tommy Rush; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Dean; Production
Producer: Mike Dean; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mike Dean; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

20 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

38 minutes and 10 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Electro, Electronic, Country Rock

Label

MWA Music

Music Distribution Service

Empire Distribution

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 21, 2022

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

194690829314