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. The next year Mike released his debut studio album, 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." 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 2.
Mike G made his television debut in the ninth episode of Odd Future"s show, Loiter Squad, as Mike Grain Systems Incorporation, a spoof of David Caruso"s Computer Society of India: Miami character. 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.
On September 11, 2013 on Music Television"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