Mike Beatz
Third World Don | |
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Mike Beatz in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Third World Don |
| Born | Michael Anthony Barnett 5 December 1988 |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
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| Instruments | Vocals, sampler, keyboards |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | UMG |
| Website | www |
Michael Anthony Barnett, (born 5 December 1988) also known as Third World Don or Mike Beatz, is a Jamaican rapper, singer and record producer from Kingston, Jamaica. His production resume includes notable hip hop acts such as T-Pain, Trina, C-Rayz Walz & East Coast duo C-N-N.[1][2]
He is a member of the Miami group Wizard Sleeve, most known for their hit single "Riverside (Let's Go!)", released by Data Records in 2010.[3][4] The single entered the charts at No. 2 in the UK & Ireland and is noted as one of BBC Radio 1's top 40 singles of that era, with over 23 Million streams on the digital platform Spotify.[5][6][7]
In 2011, he released the solo project "Boom Bap", produced entirely by Norwegian beat-maker Adonis.[8][9] The 10-track EP features guest appearances from Guilty Simpson, Royce da 5'9", AZ, Termanology, Skyzoo, Sha Stimuli, Reks, and ¡Mayday! frontman Wrekonize.[10][11][12][13] Don has also worked with US rappers Saigon, Sean Price, and Cappadonna from Wu-Tang Clan.[14][15][16]
After Relocating to Los Angeles in 2017, Third World Don inked a recording contract with Strainge Entertainment,[17] a label owned by Elliot Grainge,[18] son of billionaire music mogul and Universal Music Group’s chairman and chief executive officer Lucian Grainge.[19] He then released his single "Ray Charles" to much critical acclaim,[20][21][22] amassing over 1.3 Million streams on SoundCloud alone.[23] The song is also featured on Universal Music Group’s curated Hip Hop Alternative compilation album.[24] Pharrell Williams, Logic, Ty Dolla $ign, Big Sean and Chance The Rapper are also featured on this compilation.[25]
Grainge, looking to expand his reach even further, signed newcomers Trippie Redd and Tekashi 6ix9ine, adding them to the label's roster,[26][27][28] which was subsequently shut down when Grainge was sued by Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne for trademark infringement.[29][30] The 24-page lawsuit accused Grainge of violating his label Strange Music’s intellectual property rights by adapting the name Strainge, which he claimed was confusing and misleading to fans.[31] After a lengthy court battle, Grainge sent out a press release stating he would no longer be using the name Strainge, instead operating under his new imprint called 10K Projects.[32][28]
Discography
[edit | edit source]Mixtapes
[edit | edit source]- 2007: Major League Presents: The Grand Larceny Mixtape – Hosted by Dj EFN & N.O.R.E (As a member of the group Major League)[33][34]
- 2009: Akademiks Presents: Monsters Ink – Ink Made Me A Monster (As a member of the group Monsters Ink) 2009[35][36]
- 2010: UTLM Music Group Present: The Termination Mixtape – Hosted By Dj Young Cee[37]
- 2010: Wizard Sleeve – Gangsta Bass in the Magic City (As a member of the group Wizard Sleeve)[38]
- 2011: Wizard Sleeve – Gangsta Bass in the Big Smoke (As a member of the group Wizard Sleeve)[39]
- 2012: Wizard Sleeve – Gangsta Bass in Ibiza (As a member of the group Wizard Sleeve)[40]
Albums
[edit | edit source]- 2011: Mike Beatz & Adonis Present: Boom Bap[8][9]
- 2013: Third World American Dream
- 2014: Califoreigner
- 2016: Third World Don
- 2018: Trenchtown
- TBA: Trouble In Paradise[citation needed]
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Mike Beatz on MTV.com
- 1988 births
- Living people
- 21st-century African-American male rappers
- 21st-century African-American rappers
- 21st-century American male rappers
- Musicians from Kingston, Jamaica
- Jamaican record producers
- Jamaican rappers
- Rappers from Miami
- American hip-hop record producers
- 21st-century American rappers
- 21st-century American male musicians
- 20th-century African-American musicians