Long before he became a legend, he was a kid from Harlem with a borrowed name and an unstoppable voice. Soul and Asphalt is The Mika King's poetic tribute to Tupac Amaru Shakur: fifteen chapters of biography, urban poems, curiosities, philosophical reflections on money, fame, prison and legacy, plus voices from fans worldwide, all wrapped in original illustrations and photography. Written by a lifelong admirer and fellow street artist after 25 years of devotion, this Deluxe Edition distills it all into 70 unforgettable, full-color pages. Discover the man behind the legend.



Michael Spehner Ortiz — The Mika King — is a Spanish multidisciplinary urban artist: graffiti painter, musician, filmmaker, and author of over 129 books. Based in Seville, he has spent 25+ years studying Tupac Shakur's life and legacy. Soul and Asphalt is his tribute — biography, urban poetry, and philosophy paired with his own artwork. This Deluxe Edition condenses that work into 70 vivid, richly illustrated pages.