Despite basically owning 2013 (and arguably 2012 as well), making an especially large splash by providing the hip-hop underpinnings of ex-Disney starlet Miley Cyrus’ pop-charts-smashing Bangerz, the young producer (Michael Williams, age 25) spent most of 2014 outside of the spotlight, quietly assembling an army of other young producers (EarDrummers Entertainment) before making a play for re-recognition via his protégés Rae Sremmurd. It probably says something about the transience of current pop culture and whatnot that Sremmlife can be touted as Mike WiLL Made-it’s return to hip-hop’s pantheon. Review Summary: Mike WiLL Made-it’s triumphant return.
