Michael Paulino, known by his stage name NXTMIKE, is a Christian hip-hop artist from Charlotte, North Carolina. He helped create the TRAPSHIP COLLECTIVE movement, and along with other artists within it, he got his musical career going.

Between 2019 and 2021, Mike released three different collaborative projects with other artists: the Not For Sale EP with PENLEY in 2019, the TRAPSHIP album with PRESTXN in 2020, and the GLASS HOUSE EP with Kip Wolfe in 2021.

In June 2021, Mike released his first solo album, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, and later followed it up with a deluxe version. Through the project he explores a variety of sounds that set him apart as NXTMIKE.

NXTMIKE is fixated on removing himself from all content and solely focusing the attention on God through raw lyricism, heavy hitters and dynamic performances.