Matthew "Blackbear" Musto Archives – Page 7 of 9

Mike Posner “OshFest” (feat. Blackbear) – 4pm EST Tomorrow!

WOW! A BRAND NEW SONG from Mike Posner titled “OshFest,” produced by Mason “MdL” Levy & Mike and features Blackbear, will drop Tomorrow, Feb. 21, at 4pm EST on Mike’s Official SoundCloud http://soundcloud.com/MikePosner! OMG! I’m SUPER excited for this one, because it’s coming from Mike, Blackbear & MdL and it definitely sounds like it’s going …
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Mike Posner and Blackbear in the Studio Last Night

Mike Posner & singer, songwriter and producer Blackbear, real name Mat Musto, were in the studio again last night and recorded another song together. The song they worked on together may be for Mike’s upcoming album. They might’ve worked together on the track with young producer Mason “MdL” Levy, but I’m not 100% positive (a …
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Happy 22nd Birthday Mat “Blackbear” Musto!

Dear Mat “Blackbear” Musto, Wishing you a very Happy 22nd Birthday today! xoxo Christina On Twitter, send @iamblackbear a Birthday Tweet and include #HappyBearDay. On Facebook, post a Birthday comment for Mat on his Official Facebook pages here and here. Visit a tumblr fan page that’s posting personal fan birthday messages for Mat here. …
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Blackbear – ‘Sex The Mixtape’ – OUT NOW!

Blackbear, one of the music industries’ breakthrough singer/songwriters, (formerly known as underground Indie/Acoustic artist, Mat Musto), releases Sex The Mixtape, today. Two songs feature Mike Posner, “What It Is” and “Anyone But Me.” Listen to both songs below! I love Mat “Blackbear” Musto! His music sounds amazing! I especially love the song “Cars, Clothes, Calories” …
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VIDEO: Backstage Interview with Mike Posner at the B96 Pepsi SummerBash

One of the co-writers behind Justin Bieber‘s “Boyfriend,” Mike Posner sat down with B96/Chicago before his performance this weekend at SummerBash. While he explained how he first became a producer he was mum on whether he’d ever perform “Boyfriend” live. Bieber’s lead single off his upcoming album Believe, Posner filled us in on how the …
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Mike Posner Wrote New Songs for Big Time Rush and Austin Mahone

One of our very own B96 Pepsi SummerBash artists, Mr. Mike Posner, called in to B96/Chicago this morning from Detroit while visiting his parents, who “hug and kiss him a thousand times” when he comes home. Anyone who has seen Mike Posner perform knows that they can expect a great show. Mike explained his mentality …
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Bei Maejor – Upscale

Bei Maejor dropped his new mixtape Upscale yesterday. Mike Posner and Mat “Blackbear” Musto are both on “Enterlude,” which is track #5. Check out the entire mixtape below and download now! Download HERE now! I LOVE BEI MAEJOR! His voice is amazing! xoxo Christina

MTV News: Mike Posner Talks ‘Boyfriend’ Collab With Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber dropped his bumping new single “Boyfriend” on Monday (March 26), teasing his next album, Believe. It’s a grinding, midtempo song that hears Bieber proclaiming all the ways he can make a girl happy (swag and fondue included!). Co-produced and co-written by “Cooler Than Me” singer Mike Posner [and also Mat “Blackbear” Musto], the …
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Latest Projects

Released: March 2026
Label: Warner Records

Mike Posner teams up with David Guetta for a fresh remix of “I Went Back To Ibiza,” adding a piano-driven, dancefloor-ready energy to the reflective track. Alongside the main release, an extended version offers a longer, immersive take on the song’s evolving sound.

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Released: March 2026
Label: Warner Records

"I Went Back To Ibiza" is a powerful new single from Mike Posner that revisits his 2015 hit “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” with a fresh perspective. More than a decade later, the song reflects his journey through sobriety, faith, and personal growth—turning a once bittersweet story into one of gratitude and transformation.

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Began: July 28, 2025 – Nov 2025

Continental Divide Trail, a 3,100-mile route stretching from Canada to Mexico, became Mike Posner's next great adventure when he began hiking it on July 28, 2025, alongside Dr. Jon Kedrowski, who had previously guided him on his 2021 Mount Everest climb. The project, informally known as The Long F*cking Walk, follows the Rocky Mountains and is being documented through Mike's social media channels.

Released: Feb 2025
Label: Arista Records

The Beginning is Mike Posner's fifth studio album showcasing a journey of self-reclamation and emotional transformation. With 13 tracks, including singles "Is It Just Me?," "Beautiful Day," and "I’m Not Dead Yet," the album explores the healing power of love, faith, and personal growth.

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Released: Jan 2025
Label: Monster Mountain Records

The Utah Sessions is an intimate, unreleased album Mike Posner recorded alone in a remote Utah cabin during the pandemic. With 15 tracks, including "I'm Still Here," "Unravel," and "The Danger of Loneliness," the project captures a raw snapshot of who he was between his walk across America and his Everest training. Originally intended for release only if he didn't return from Everest, it now exists as a personal time capsule shared exclusively with Inner Bloom members.

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