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Struggle Mike Levels Up With Star-Studded New Album “Muerte” Featuring Conway The Machine, Benny The Butcher, OT The Real & More

Buffalo’s own Struggle Mike is making one of his biggest statements to date with his latest album, bringing together an impressive lineup that includes Conway The Machine, Benny The Butcher, Lefty Gunplay, Rick Hyde, OT The Real, Fuego Base, The Hoodies, and more.

For those familiar with Struggle Mike’s journey, this moment didn’t happen overnight.

Over the years, he’s built a reputation through consistency, hard work, and a willingness to stay true to his sound. Coming out of Buffalo, a city that has become one of the most important hubs in underground hip hop, Struggle Mike has continued to carve out his own lane while building relationships with some of the most respected names in the game.

That growth is all over this new project.

The album brings together a mix of street records, personal reflections, and heavyweight lyricism. While the guest list immediately grabs attention, the project never feels like a collection of random features. Instead, everything feels connected. Each artist adds something different while Struggle Mike remains at the center of the album.

Having Conway The Machine and Benny The Butcher involved is significant on its own. Both artists helped put Buffalo on the global hip hop map through Griselda’s rise and continue to be among the most respected lyricists in the culture today. Add in names like OT The Real, Rick Hyde, Lefty Gunplay, and Fuego Base, and the project becomes a showcase of some of the strongest voices in street-oriented hip hop.

What stands out most is the chemistry. The production stays gritty. The bars stay sharp. Nobody sounds out of place. The album feels rooted in the same blue-collar mentality that helped Buffalo become one of hip hop’s most respected underground scenes.

For Struggle Mike, this project feels like more than just another release. It feels like a milestone.

And judging by the names involved and the quality of the music, it’s easy to see why so many people are paying attention.