​In November 2012 Mike Shaine was selected by HotNewHipHop.com, out of thousands of submissions, to be one of 12 finalist to compete for a slot in Heat Seekers top 4, Edition 11. After a week of voting by the general public Mike Shine won! This is what Hot New Hip Hop had to say about Mike Shaine:

 

"Without looking at his date of birth, you'd think Mike Shaine was a rapper in the mid 90s.  When Shaine jumps on a beat he goes in, with a flow that is equally infectious as it is rhythmic.  He's a fun time emcee that appeals to the backpackers, and the old heads, but he is equally as capable of rhyming over a club anthem.  It's Mike Shaine's versatility and overall skill that has earned him a spot on the HeatSeekers Final 4.  Look for a lot more exciting projects from this rising talent in the near future."