Mike Posner is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and poet who was born Michael Robert Henrion Posner. He is most known for his albums ’31 Minutes to Takeoff’ and ‘At Night, Alone,’ as well as mixtapes ‘A Matter of Time,’ ‘The Layover,’ and ‘One Foot Out the Door.’ He has multiple singles to his credit as a lead singer, including ‘Cooler than Me,’ ‘Bow Chicka Wow Wow,’ ‘Please Don’t Go,’ and ‘I Took a Pill in Ibiza.’ As a featured artist, the American vocalist has released a number of tracks. Posner is a well-known songwriter who has published two EPs, two studio albums, six singles, and ten music videos to date. Justin Bieber, Labrinth, Maroon 5, Nick Jonas, Big Sean, Nelly, Austin Mahone, and others are among the acts for whom he has written songs. ‘Windows Down,’ ‘Boyfriend,’ ‘Beneath Your Beautiful,’ ‘Say Somethin,’ and ‘Sugar’ are some of his well-known tunes. Posner is also a member of Mansionz, an R&B and hip-hop combo. When it comes to praises and prizes, the American singer has received multiple nominations for renowned categories such as the MTV Video Music Awards and the Grammy Awards.
The career of Mike Posner
Mike Posner began his career in music as a record producer. In 2009, he rose to prominence after releasing the mixtapes ‘A Matter of Time’ and ‘One Foot Out the Door.’ He launched his debut album, ’31 Minutes to Takeoff,’ the following year, which featured the singles ‘Cooler Than Me,’ ‘Bow Chicka Wow Wow,’ and ‘Please Don’t Go.’
Posner began work on his second album, initially titled ‘Sky High,’ after the album’s release, and released the tune ‘Looks Like Sex’ in December 2011. His third mixtape, named ‘The Layover,’ was released after that. On December 17, 2013, the American artist released the song ‘Top of the World’ as part of his ‘Page 1’ EP. Two days later, he released the song’s music video. Posner’s second EP, ‘The Truth,’ was released shortly after.
He released his second album, ‘At Night, Alone,’ on May 6, 2016. In March 2017, he joined forces with American vocalist blackbear to form Mansionz, a hip-hop and R&B combo. Cyhi The Prynce, Soren Bryce, G-Eazy, Snooze God, Dennis Rodman, and Spark Master Tape all had cameos on their self-titled debut album, which was released on March 24.
Posner co-wrote Justin Bieber‘s song “Boyfriend,” Maroon 5‘s “Sugar,” and Labrinth’s “Beneath Your Beautiful,” as well as songs for Talib Kweli, Big Sean, Pharrell Williams, Wiz Khaliafa, 2 Chainz, Snoop Dogg, Austin Mahone, and Nick Jonas.
Personal Experiences of Mike Posner
On February 12, 1988, Michael Robert Henrion Posner was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Roberta Henrion and Jon Posner. His father is a devout Jew, while his mother is a devout Catholic. He has a sister who is older than him. He went to Bingham Farms Elementary School and Groves High School before graduating. Posner went on to Duke University and earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology.
Estimated Net Worth
Mike Posner is a $10 million singer, songwriter, poet, and producer from the United States. Posner made his musical debut in the summer of 2010 with the publication of “31 Minutes to Takeoff,” his debut album. His first single, “Cooler Than Me,” was certified Platinum in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, and peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Mike’s albums “At Night, Alone.” (2016), “A Real Good Kid” (2019), and “Operation: Wake Up” (2020) followed his successful debut (2020). He’s also a member of the Mansionz alternative hip-hop group, and he’s worked with Pharrell Williams, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, TI, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, and Justin Bieber on tracks. Posner’s smash tune “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” garnered him a Grammy nomination and went 6 Platinum in the United States in 2015. Mike’s poetry collection “Tear Drops & Balloons” was published in 2017.