Mike Beatz Explained

Third World Don
Birth Name:Michael Anthony Barnett
Alias:Third World Don
Birth Date:1988 12, df=yes
Birth Place:St. Mary, Jamaica
Origin:Kingston, Jamaica
Instrument:Vocals, sampler, keyboards
Years Active:2006–present
Label:UMG
Associated Acts:Wizard Sleeve

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

Albums

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bring It Here Capone-N-Noreaga. www.whosampled.com. www.whosampled.com. 9 September 2013.
  2. Web site: MP3 Trina – Rich Girl. The305 Online Magazine. www.the305.com. 3 July 2013.
  3. Web site: Riverside (Let's Go!) by Sidney Samson. www.songfacts.com. www.songfacts.com. 9 September 2013.
  4. Web site: Sidney Samson Feat. Wizard Sleeve – Riverside (Let's Go!). Discogs.com. 4 January 2010 . www.discogs.com. 3 July 2013.
  5. News: . Riverside (Let's Go!) . www.spotify.com. 4 January 2010 . 6 August 2018.
  6. Web site: The Biggest Tracks of 2010. www.bbc.co.uk. The Official Charts Company. 3 July 2013.
  7. Web site: Sidney Samson ft. Wizard Sleeve – 'Riverside (Let's Go)'. McAlpine. Fraser. bbc.co.uk. BBC. 3 July 2013.
  8. Web site: Mike Beatz & Adonis: Boom Bap. Nottingham. Kevin. kevinnottingham.com. 9 September 2013.
  9. Web site: Campbell. Howard. Boom Times for Mike Beatz. The Jamaica Observer. www.jamaicaobserver.com. 3 July 2013.
  10. Web site: Video: Mike Beatz ft. Guilty Simpson – You Know. nahright.com/. nahright.com/news. 3 July 2013.
  11. Web site: Mike Beatz & Adonis f. Royce Da 5'9" "World Go Round". www.Hiphopdx.com. 21 June 2011. Hip Hop Dx. 3 July 2013.
  12. Web site: Mike Beatz & Adonis feat. Termanology & AZ "Who I Do It For". Thatsenuff.com. Thatsenuff.com. 3 July 2013.
  13. Web site: Mike Beatz (Feat. Wrekonize) – "My World". www.maydayonline.com/. maydayonline. 3 July 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131002044716/http://maydayonline.com/mike-beatz-feat-wrekonize-my-world/. 2 October 2013. dmy-all.
  14. Web site: Fall. Kyle. Mike Beatz & Adonis – Entourage Flow (Feat. Saigon). www.rapdose.com. www.rapdose.com. 9 September 2013.
  15. Web site: I Love You (feat. Guilty Simpson, Sean Price & Killah Trakz) – Single. www.itunes.com. ITunes. 9 September 2013.
  16. Web site: Mike Beatz & Adonis Feat. Capadonna "We All We Got (I'm Da Kid)". www.thisis50.com. thisis50.com. 9 September 2013.
  17. News: Small . Kimberley . 6 June 2017 . Third World Don lands major deal with Capitol Records . jamaica-star.com . Jamaica . 6 August 2018.
  18. News: . Strange vs. Strainge: Tech N9ne lawsuit aims to end confusion. www.trademarklawyermagazine.com. 10 October 2017. 6 August 2018.
  19. Web site: . Sir Lucian Grainge. www.universalmusic.com. www.universalmusic.com. 6 August 2018.
  20. Web site: . Third World Don Ray Charles. allmusic.com. 6 August 2018.
  21. Web site: Fall. Kyle. Third World Don Ray Charles. www.itunes.com. www.itunes.com. 12 May 2017. 6 August 2018.
  22. Web site: G. Corey. Third World Don- Ray Charles. www.newsickmusic.com/.com. www.newsickmusic.com. 23 March 2017. 6 August 2018.
  23. Web site: Fall. Kyle. Third World Don- Ray Charles. www.soundcloud.com. www.soundcloud.com. 12 May 2017. 6 August 2018.
  24. News: . Hip Hop Alternative UMG Recordings, Inc.. www.genius.com. September 2017. 6 August 2018.
  25. Web site: Hip Hop Alternative By various artists. www.spotify.com. September 2017. 6 August 2018.
  26. News: . Rapper Trippie Redd Inks With Capitol Music Group's Caroline-Distributed Strainge Entertainment . www.allaccess.com. 24 August 2017. 6 August 2018.
  27. News: Azoff. Cameron. Elliot Grainge: ten thousand reasons to be cheerful. 27 February 2017.
  28. News: . November 2017. artists. www.10kprojects.com. 6 August 2018.
  29. News: Mitchell. Gail. Tech N9ne's Strange Music Sues Strainge Entertainment for Trademark Infringement. 4 October 2017. Billboard. 6 September 2018.
  30. News: Berry . Peter. 4 October 2017. tech n9ne's strange music sues strainge entertainment for trademark infringement. www.xxlmag.com. 6 August 2017.
  31. News: . 3 October 2017. Tech N9ne Nothing Strange Here ...My Company Name Got Ripped Off!!!. www.tmz.com. 6 August 2018.
  32. News: . 26 October 2017. a statement from Elliot Grainge Entertainment. www.bizjournals.com. California. 6 August 2018.
  33. Web site: Fall. Kyle. third world don releases hot track kelly price. www.thenextwavechicago.com. www.thenextwavechicago.com. 6 August 2018.
  34. News: Park. Esther. The Grand Hustle. 25 July 2013. Broward/Palm Beach New Times. 6 September 2007.
  35. Web site: The Grand Larceny Mixtape – Major League mixtape CD (Hosted by DJ EFN & N.O.R.E.). www.mixtapeusa.com. mixtapeusa. 4 July 2013.
  36. Web site: Monsters Ink – Ink Made Me a Monster (Mixtape). www.2dopeboyz.com. www.2dopeboyz.com. 4 July 2013.
  37. Web site: Monsters Ink – Ink Made Me A Monster Mixtape. uproxx.com. 4 July 2013.
  38. Web site: Mike Beatz Kills Em on "The Termination Mixtape" (Download). refinedhype.com. 4 July 2013.
  39. Web site: Mixtape of the Week: Wizard Sleeve – Gangsta Bass In The Magic City Mixtape. Rosario. David. miaminewtimes.com/. 4 July 2013.
  40. Web site: Wizard Sleeve – Gangsta Bass in the Big Smoke.. lastnightsmixtape.com. 4 July 2013.
  41. Web site: FREE DOWNLOAD: WIZARD SLEEVE – GANGSTA BASS 3. getthatpaperson.com. 4 July 2013.

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