Mike Posner recently sat down with Cal Fussman to talk about his humble beginnings with Big Sean, the meeting with Jay-Z, the journey to producing his hit song “I Took A Pill in Ibiza,” and much more. Check out the podcast episode with Mike Posner on Big Questions with Cal Fussman!
TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
- When Mike gained fame but lost his way, and how he came home to himself when he got a second shot.
- Mike’s grounding relationship with his mother, and the grief process he’s gone through following the loss of his father.
- How Jake Owen, Hank Williams, and Merle Haggard inspired the artist’s most recent hit song, “I Took A Pill in Ibiza.”
For The Curious,
This month, a few years back, a song was released called “I Took A Pill In Ibiza.” The first time you hear it, you immediately sense the honesty at its core.
I’m fortunate to have a lot of mutual friends with the writer and singer of that song – Mike Posner. It led me to Mike’s home and a conversation that made me feel like a longtime friend.
I love the melody and the lyrics of that song. Please listen to the acoustic version. It’s a straight shot to the soul. But what I love most about the song is how relevant it is to our own lives – constantly relevant. No matter what your situation, it’s so easy to avoid the truth when its uncomfortable.
This song is a reminder to never stop looking in the mirror.
Cheers,
Cal Fussman