Mike Beatz

Michael Anthony Barnett, (born 5 December 1988) also known as Third World Don or 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.[1][2]

Third World Don
Backstage
Background information
Birth name	Michael Anthony Barnett
Also known as	Trench God
Born	(1988-12-05) 5 December 1988 St. Mary, Jamaica
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapping
Instrument(s)	Vocals, sampler, keyboards
Years active	2006–present
Labels	UMG
Website	www.thrdwrldgvng.com

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]