Michael Donald Chapman, known as Mike Chapman, was born on April 13, 1947, in Nambour, Queensland, Australia. He is a renowned Australian record producer and songwriter who became a significant figure in the British pop music scene during the 1970s. Chapman is best known for his collaboration with Nicky Chinn, with whom he created a series of hit singles for artists such as The Sweet, Suzi Quatro, Smokie, Mud, and Racey. This partnership led to the creation of the distinctive "Chinnichap" sound.

Chapman began his career in music after emigrating to Britain, where he joined the Downliners Sect and later the group Tangerine Peel. His breakthrough came in 1970 when he met Nicky Chinn while working as a waiter in a London nightclub. Together, they started writing songs and worked with producer Mickie Most at RAK Records. Between 1970 and 1978, Chapman and Chinn enjoyed a prolific period, achieving numerous hits and dominating the charts in various countries.

In addition to his work with Chinn, Chapman produced successful albums for Blondie and The Knack, further cementing his reputation in the music industry. He also produced albums for artists like Pat Benatar, Rod Stewart, Bow Wow Wow, Material Issue, and Australian Crawl. Chapman's influence extended into the 1980s and beyond, with hits like Exile's "Kiss You All Over" and Toni Basil's "Mickey."

Chapman was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2014 Australia Day Honours for his contributions to music. As of recent years, he has been involved in writing and co-producing with Abisha and hosts a radio show on Boogaloo Radio London.