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Mike Free | |
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| Birth name | Mikely Wilhelm Adam[1] |
| Also known as | Mike Free |
| Born | January 8, 1992 Los Angeles, California |
| Origin | South Central, Los Angeles |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
Mikely Wilhelm Adam (born January 8, 1992), better known by his stage name Mike Free, is an American record producer, DJ, and songwriter from South Central, Los Angeles.[2] While attending Hampton University in Virginia, Free began working with DJ Mustard, who introduced him to Los Angeles- based artists including YG and Ty Dolla Sign.[3][4] Free's first success came via his co-production work on Tyga’s "Rack City" with DJ Mustard, which was certified 4 times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[5][6]
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- ^ Thompson, Paul (December 29, 2014). "Producer Mike Free Says Big Sean's "IDFWU" Was Originally For Justin Bieber". xxlmag.com. XXL.
- ^ Pub, Songs. "Mike Free". songspub.com. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- ^ Staff, TMZ (December 2, 2014). "DJ Mustard Pulled A 'Rack City' Rip-Off On Me...Says Ex-Pal". tmz.com. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^ "American Single certifications – Tyga – Rack City". riaa.com.