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. While attending Hampton University in Virginia, Free began working with DJ Mustard, who introduced him to Los Angeles-based rappers YG and Ty Dolla Sign. Free's breakthrough in the music industry came from his co-production of Tyga's 2011 song "Rack City", which received quintuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).