Mike G

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Mike G
Background information
Birth name Michael Griffin II
Born (1990-06-06) June 6, 1990
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
Genres Hip hop, alternative hip hop, chopped & screwed
Occupation(s) Rapper, DJ
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2009–present
Labels Odd Future Records
Associated acts Odd Future, Vince Staples
Website moracularworld.tumblr.com

Michael Anthony Griffin II (born June 6, 1990), better known by his stage name Mike G, is an American rapper and DJ. He is best known as a member of the hip hop collective Odd Future and the newest member of OG Ron C's ChopNotSlop DJ group.

Music career

Mike G had already been a fan of Odd Future for a while before he was asked by Tyler, The Creator to join the group sometime in 2009.[1] The next year Mike released his debut studio album with Odd Future, Ali. He worked primarily with Sydney Bennett for the production. The album received positive reviews, with reviewers praising "the silky smooth beats," and "Mike's laid back flow."[2]

On August 4, 2011 Mike released a new song, "Chevron," which was produced by Hodgy Beats (the song later ended up on his debut EP, Award Tour EP, released on November 25, 2011). On March 21, 2011, Mike G released a new song called "Forest Green," which was supposed to be on his upcoming mixtape "Gold." The song later appeared on the Odd Future Records release 12 Odd Future Songs as well as The Odd Future Tape Vol. 2. Mike G made his TV debut in the ninth episode of Odd Future's show, Loiter Squad, as Mike G.S.I., a spoof of David Caruso's CSI: Miami character.

Recently, Mike G has collaborated with underground rapper Vince Staples and associate Joey Fatts for the song "3 Commandments". Mike G has also recently collaborated with Raider Klan members Key Nyata and Denzel Curry. Mike G also appears on MellowHype's third studio album & major label debut, Numbers on the track "666".

On April 11, 2013, the three year anniversary of his debut studio album Ali release, Mike G released the compilation mixtape Verses.[3] On April 13, 2013 OG Ron C announced Mike G as the newest member of The Chopstars [4]

On September 11, 2013 on MTV's RapFix, Mike G announced that he would be releasing a new mixtape, Mike Check to be released on October 4, 2013. He revealed guest appearances to include Krondon of Strong Arm Steady, Hodgy Beats, and Vince Staples among others.[5]

Discography

Solo

EPs
Mixtapes
Chopped and Screwed Mixtapes

with Odd Future

Studio Albums
Mixtapes
Compilations

Guest appearances

List of songs with guest appearances by Mike G
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"blaccFriday" 2010 MellowHype, Tyler, The Creator YelloWhite
"Drunk" Domo Genesis Rolling Papers
"Loaded" MellowHype BlackenedWhite
"Session" Tyler, The Creator, Hodgy Beats Bastard (2010 Re-release)
"Dust Off" 2011 The Jet Age of Tomorrow, Hodgy Beats Journey to the 5th Echelon
"Window" Tyler, The Creator, Domo Genesis, Hodgy Beats, Frank Ocean Goblin
"Lincoln" The Internet, Left Brain Purple Naked Ladies
"SOB" Vince Staples Shyne Coldchain Vol. 1
"Swiss Army"
"666" 2012 MellowHype Numbers
"You're the One" (Odd Future's The Internet Remix) Charli XCX You're the One EP
"Enzo" Tyler, The Creator, Left Brain N/A
"Session" Tyler, The Creator, Hodgy Beats, brandUn DeShay Bastard (2012 Re-release)
"Parking Lot" 2013 Tyler, The Creator, Casey Veggies Wolf
"Asia" The Jet Age of Tomorrow The Jellyfish Mentality
"Mystical Virus Pt. 3: The Scream" Denzel Curry, Lil Ugly Mane Nostalgic 64
"In My Mind" Raven Sorvino, A$ton Mathews, Maxo Kream Queen of HeArtz
"Ace" Nic Goose N/A
"Stop" 2014 Pouya Stunna
"Switchblade" 2015 Caleb Stone, Speak!, Mike Dece, Pyramid Vritra, Huey Briss N/A
"Justine" Tommy Swisher
"Dem Niggas" CA$HIER FRESH Aisle 6: The Prequel
"Raw Papers" Theo Ferragamo Black Diamonds
"Goons" 2016 YRGP N/A
"New Chapter" Rakeem Miles, YoAstrum Do They Really Love You?

Television Appearances

Shows Role Notes
Loiter Squad Himself Shown in skit Mike GSI & various roles

References

  1. ↑ Amalia Judith (October 5, 2011). "4 & a Half Minutes with Odd Future [Tag Team]". Hip Hop Canada. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  2. ↑ Randall Raborn (August 5, 2011). "Mike G-ALI [Review]". sputnikmusic. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Odd Future Tumblr". Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  4. ↑ "OG Ron C Twitter Status: Mike G & Baby Chino newest Chopstars". Retrieved April 13, 2013.
  5. ↑ http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/955132/mike-gs-addition-into-odd-future-was-well-odd.jhtml#id=1713839
  6. ↑ http://www.datpiff.com/HOA-Bossman-14-Days-Chopped-Screwed-By-The-King-Mike-G-mixtape.209260.html/
  7. ↑ http://www.mostlyjunkfood.com/screwed-up-saturdays-with-mike-g-vol-1/
  8. ↑ http://www.mostlyjunkfood.com/mike-g-screwed-up-saturdays-vol-2-mixtape/
  9. ↑ http://www.datpiff.com/Rihanna-Fire-Red-mixtape.244429.html
  10. ↑ http://www.mostlyjunkfood.com/mike-g-royal-blue/
  11. ↑ http://www.datpiff.com/Jay-Z-Black-Label-mixtape.321845.html
  12. ↑ http://moracularworld.tumblr.com/
  13. ↑ http://www.datpiff.com/Mike-G-Yellow-Diamonds-mixtape.442415.html
  14. ↑ http://sub-geni.us/2013/02/download-mike-g-screwed-up-saturdays-vol-4/
  15. ↑ http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/22366/white-ice.html
  16. ↑ http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/25129/steady-leanin.html
  17. ↑ http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/30726/pink-kites.html
  18. ↑ http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/33566/steady-leanin-2.html

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