Mike Beatz
- Hip hop
- reggae
- Rapper
- singer
- songwriter
- record producer
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]
Don has since released a handful of buzzworthy tracks in recent years such as "Blessed", "Kelly Price", and "FDB", which a raunchy, in-your-face cut that features labelmate Trippie Redd.[33]
Discography
Mixtapes
- 2007: Major League Presents: The Grand Larceny Mixtape – Hosted by Dj EFN & N.O.R.E (As a member of the group Major League)[34][35]
- 2009: Akademiks Presents: Monsters Ink – Ink Made Me A Monster (As a member of the group Monsters Ink) 2009[36][37]
- 2010: UTLM Music Group Present: The Termination Mixtape – Hosted By Dj Young Cee[38]
- 2010: Wizard Sleeve – Gangsta Bass in the Magic City (As a member of the group Wizard Sleeve)[39]
- 2011: Wizard Sleeve – Gangsta Bass in the Big Smoke (As a member of the group Wizard Sleeve)[40]
- 2012: Wizard Sleeve – Gangsta Bass in Ibiza (As a member of the group Wizard Sleeve)[41]
Albums
- 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]
References
- ^ "Bring It Here Capone-N-Noreaga". www.whosampled.com. www.whosampled.com. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "MP3 | Trina – Rich Girl". The305 Online Magazine. www.the305.com. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "Riverside (Let's Go!) by Sidney Samson". www.songfacts.com. www.songfacts.com. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "Sidney Samson Feat. Wizard Sleeve – Riverside (Let's Go!)". Discogs.com. www.discogs.com. 4 January 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "Riverside (Let's Go!)". www.spotify.com. 4 January 2010. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "The Biggest Tracks of 2010". www.bbc.co.uk. The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ McAlpine, Fraser. "Sidney Samson ft. Wizard Sleeve – 'Riverside (Let's Go)'". BBC. bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ a b Nottingham, Kevin. "Mike Beatz & Adonis: Boom Bap". kevinnottingham.com. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ a b Campbell, Howard. "Boom Times for Mike Beatz". The Jamaica Observer. www.jamaicaobserver.com. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "Video: Mike Beatz ft. Guilty Simpson – You Know". nahright.com/. nahright.com/news. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "Mike Beatz & Adonis f. Royce Da 5'9" "World Go Round"". www.Hiphopdx.com. Hip Hop Dx. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "Mike Beatz & Adonis feat. Termanology & AZ "Who I Do It For"". Thatsenuff.com. Thatsenuff.com. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "Mike Beatz (Feat. Wrekonize) – "My World"". www.maydayonline.com/. maydayonline. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ Fall, Kyle. "Mike Beatz & Adonis – Entourage Flow (Feat. Saigon)". www.rapdose.com. www.rapdose.com. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "I Love You (feat. Guilty Simpson, Sean Price & Killah Trakz) – Single". www.itunes.com. ITunes. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "Mike Beatz & Adonis Feat. Capadonna "We All We Got (I'm Da Kid)"". www.thisis50.com. thisis50.com. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ Small, Kimberley (6 June 2017). "Third World Don lands major deal with Capitol Records". jamaica-star.com. Jamaica. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "Strange vs. Strainge: Tech N9ne lawsuit aims to end confusion". www.trademarklawyermagazine.com. 10 October 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "Sir Lucian Grainge". www.universalmusic.com. www.universalmusic.com. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "Third World Don Ray Charles". allmusic.com. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Fall, Kyle (12 May 2017). "Third World Don Ray Charles". www.itunes.com. www.itunes.com. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ G, Corey (23 March 2017). "Third World Don- Ray Charles". www.newsickmusic.com/.com. www.newsickmusic.com. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Fall, Kyle (12 May 2017). "Third World Don- Ray Charles". www.soundcloud.com. www.soundcloud.com. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "Hip Hop Alternative UMG Recordings, Inc". www.genius.com. September 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "Hip Hop Alternative By various artists". www.spotify.com. September 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "Rapper Trippie Redd Inks With Capitol Music Group's Caroline-Distributed Strainge Entertainment". www.allaccess.com. 24 August 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Azoff, Cameron. "Elliot Grainge: ten thousand reasons to be cheerful". Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ a b "artists". www.10kprojects.com. November 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Mitchell, Gail (6 September 2018). "Tech N9ne's Strange Music Sues Strainge Entertainment for Trademark Infringement". Billboard. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
- ^ Berry, Peter (4 October 2017). "tech n9ne's strange music sues strainge entertainment for trademark infringement". www.xxlmag.com. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ "Tech N9ne Nothing Strange Here ...My Company Name Got Ripped Off!!!". www.tmz.com. 3 October 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "a statement from Elliot Grainge Entertainment". www.bizjournals.com. California. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Fall, Kyle. "third world don releases hot track kelly price". www.thenextwavechicago.com. www.thenextwavechicago.com. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Park, Esther (6 September 2007). "The Grand Hustle". Broward/Palm Beach New Times. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- ^ "The Grand Larceny Mixtape – Major League mixtape CD (Hosted by DJ EFN & N.O.R.E.)". www.mixtapeusa.com. mixtapeusa. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ "Monsters Ink – Ink Made Me a Monster (Mixtape)". www.2dopeboyz.com. www.2dopeboyz.com. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ "Monsters Ink – Ink Made Me A Monster Mixtape". uproxx.com. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ "Mike Beatz Kills Em on "The Termination Mixtape" (Download)". refinedhype.com. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ Rosario, David. "Mixtape of the Week: Wizard Sleeve – Gangsta Bass In The Magic City Mixtape". miaminewtimes.com/. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ "Wizard Sleeve – Gangsta Bass in the Big Smoke". lastnightsmixtape.com. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ "FREE DOWNLOAD: WIZARD SLEEVE – GANGSTA BASS 3". getthatpaperson.com. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
External links
- Mike Beatz on MTV.com