Mike Beatz
Mike Beatz | |
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Mike Beatz performing in Miami, Florida, 2011 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Michael Anthony Barnett |
Also known as | Mike Beatz |
Born |
St. Mary, Jamaica | 5 December 1988
Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapping |
Instruments | Vocals, sampler, keyboards |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels | Southern Fried, Ministry of Sound, Data Records G.T.P.S |
Associated acts | Major League,[1] Monsters Ink, Wizard Sleeve |
Website | www.MikeBeatzMusic.com |
Michael Anthony Barnett, (born 5 December 1988) better known by his stage name Mike Beatz, is a Jamaican hip-hop recording artist and 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.[2][3] He is a member of the Miami group Wizard Sleeve, most known for their hit single Riverside (Let's Go!) released by Data Records.[4][5] 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 2010.[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 & ¡Mayday! frontman Wrekonize.[10][11][12][13] Beatz has also worked with US rappers Saigon, Sean Price & Cappadonna from the Wu-Tang Clan, and UK artists such as V.A.S. as a feature on the EP 'Krossover'.[14][15][16]
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)[1][17]
- 2009: Akademiks Presents: Monsters Ink – Ink Made Me A Monster (As a member of the group Monsters Ink) 2009[18][19]
- 2010: UTLM Music Group Present: The Termination Mixtape – Hosted By Dj Young Cee[20]
- 2010: Wizard Sleeve – Gangsta Bass in the Magic City (As a member of the group Wizard Sleeve)[21]
- 2011: Wizard Sleeve – Gangsta Bass in the Big Smoke (As a member of the group Wizard Sleeve)[22]
- 2012: Wizard Sleeve – Gangsta Bass in Ibiza (As a member of the group Wizard Sleeve)[23]
Albums
References
- 1 2 Park, Esther (6 September 2007). "The Grand Hustle". Broward/Palm Beach New Times. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- ↑ "Bring It Here Capone-N-Noreaga". www.whosampled.com. www.whosampled.com. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ↑ The, 305. "MP3 | Trina – Rich Girl". The305 Online Magazine. www.the305.com. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ↑ "Riverside (Let's Go!) bySidney 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. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 nottingham, kevin. "Mike Beatz & Adonis: Boom Bap". kevinnottingham.com. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- 1 2 Campbell, Howard. "Boom Times for Mike Beatz". The Jamaica Observer. www.jamaicaobserver.com. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ↑ Mr, X. "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. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ↑ Quiz, DJ. "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. 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.
- ↑ des, dj. "Mike Beatz & Adonis Feat. Capadonna "We All We Got (I'm Da Kid)"". www.thisis50.com. thisis50.com. Retrieved 9 September 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
- Official website
- Mike Beatz on MTV.com