 On 11 August, he released the single, "Freedom" in collaboration with Jay Hardway, via Spinnin' Records.On 2 February, Mike Hawkins released the single, "Desert Storm" with the DJ trio, Jetfire, via Doorn Records.On 23 February, alongside Mightyfools, Hawkins released the song, "Shots Fired" on Calvin Harris' record label, Fly Eye Records, exclusively via Beatport.