One school of pop theory suggests that great music isn’t enough to breakthrough as a top artist, you also need an extraordinary image, attitude or back story to hook people in. Mike Posner isn’t out to whip up controversy, hasn’t risen out of poverty and family turmoil, and doesn’t have a outlandish fashion sense – … Continue reading “HitQuarters: Interview with Daniel Weisman, head of Elitaste and manager for Mike Posner”
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MTV News – Mixtape Daily: Mike Posner Is ‘A Rapper Trapped In A Singer’s Body’
Don’t Sleep: Necessary Notables Mixtape: The Layover Key Cameo: “Rocket Man” (featuring Bun B) Essential Info: Mike Posner is in touch with his rap side. On his new mixtape The Layover, he enlists the help of noted spitters like Bun B, Big K.R.I.T., Twista, Slim Thug, Cyhi the Prynce and Machine Gun Kelly — not … Continue reading “MTV News – Mixtape Daily: Mike Posner Is ‘A Rapper Trapped In A Singer’s Body’”
The Detroit News: Hip-Hop Singer’s New Mix Has Traveled the Globe (Mike Posner)
Mike Posner is getting back to basics. The Southfield-bred pop/hip-hop singer is releasing the free mixtape “The Layover” on his website Sunday. For Posner, who made his name releasing his music for free on the Web, it’s a chance to get back in touch with his roots before launching the campaign for his second album, … Continue reading “The Detroit News: Hip-Hop Singer’s New Mix Has Traveled the Globe (Mike Posner)”
Hip-Hop Artist Mike Posner Wants Glee to Cover One of His Songs
Last year, 23-year-old Mike Posner rose from obscurity to fame with his hit “Cooler Than Me.” Though his face may not yet be familiar to a mainstream audience, the song has made the hip-hop artist instantly recognizable across the globe. On November 20, Posner passes on some of the lessons he’s learned to the contestants … Continue reading “Hip-Hop Artist Mike Posner Wants Glee to Cover One of His Songs”
