Mike Posner

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Biography

Michael Robert "Mike" Posner (born February 12, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Posner released his debut album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, on August 10, 2010. The album includes the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 single "Cooler Than Me," his second single, "Please Don't Go," as well as his third single, "Bow Chicka Wow Wow". He is also known for writing and producing "Boyfriend" by Justin Bieber, "Beneath Your Beautiful" by Labrinth, as well as songs for Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, and Snoop Dogg. Posner is a member of Finally Famous. Michael Posner was born on February 12, 1988, in Detroit, Michigan. He was raised living at the Southfield area of Michigan, and he is the son of Roberta Henrion (who is a pharmacist), and Jon Posner (who is a criminal defense attorney). He has a sister (who is 6-years older than him). His father is Jewish and his mother is Catholic. Posner attended and graduated from Groves High School, where he ran varsity track and cross-country, and went on to attend Duke University. There Posner became a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and graduated in 2010 with a degree in sociology, with an overall GPA of 3.59.

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Year Formed 2007
Number of Albums 34
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Website www.mikeposner.com
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Trivia

Who remixed the song I Took a Pill in Ibiza?

SeeB

... was nominated for a Grammy for Song of the Year, while a dance remix by SeeB reached the Top Ten in over twodozen countries. Posner is also half of t...
Posner is half of what duo?

Mansionz

...the Top Ten in over twodozen countries. Posner is also half of the duo Mansionz with hiphop artist Blackbear; they released their debut album in 2017....
What year did Mansionz release their debut album?

2017

...ansionz with hiphop artist Blackbear; they released their debut album in 2017 . Born in Detroit and raised in suburban Southfield, Posner launched his ...
Where was Posner raised?

Southfield

...sed their debut album in 2017. Born in Detroit and raised in suburban Southfield , Posner launched his career at Duke University, where he balanced his...
Where did Posner start his career?

Duke University

...it and raised in suburban Southfield, Posner launched his career at Duke University , where he balanced his undergraduate studies in sociology and busi...
In what year did A Matter of Time top the digital charts?

2009

...of which A Matter of Time topped the digital charts during the summer of 2009 . After signing with J Records, he finished his degree and released his f...
What label did he sign with after finishing his degree?

J Records

...opped the digital charts during the summer of 2009. After signing with J Records , he finished his degree and released his fulllength debut, 31 Minutes...
Along with The Way It Used to Be, what other single featured Big Sean?

Top of the World

...ase of Looks Like Sex. Two more singles, The Way It Used to Be and Top of the World (featuring Big Sean), followed in 2013 as preludes to his second o...
What was the name of Posner's second album?

Sky High

...the album, Posner started working on his second album, initially named Sky High , and released the track Looks Like Sex in December 2011. This was foll...
When was the track Looks Like Sex released?

December 2011

..., initially named Sky High, and released the track Looks Like Sex in December 2011 . This was followed by his third mixtape titled The Layover. The Ame...
What was his third mixtape called?

The Layover

...e Sex in December 2011. This was followed by his third mixtape titled The Layover . The American singer then released the song Top of the World as a pa...
What was the name of Posners second EP?

The Truth

...c video of the song two days later. Soon after this, Posners second EP The Truth came out. On May 6, 2016, he released his second album At Night, Alon...
When was Posner's second album released?

May 6, 2016

...days later. Soon after this, Posners second EP The Truth came out. On May 6, 2016 , he released his second album At Night, Alone. In March 2017, he col...
When did Mansionz release their selftitled debut album?

March 24

... blackbear and formed a hiphop and R&B duo under the name Mansionz. On March 24 , they released their selftitled debut album that featured appearances ...
Along with Cyhi The Prynce, Soren Bryce, GEazy, Snooze God and Dennis Rodman, who appeared on the debut album of Mansions?

Spark Master Tape

...ased their selftitled debut album that featured appearances from Cyhi The Prynce, Soren Bryce, GEazy, Snooze God, Dennis Rodman and Spark Master Tape ....
What year was Michael Posner born?

1988

.... Early life edit Michael Robert Henrion Posner was born on February 12, 1988 , in Detroit, Michigan. He was raised in Southfield, Michigan, a northern...
What is the name of Posner's debut album?

31 Minutes to Takeoff

...ongwriter, and record producer. Posner released his debut album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff , in 2010. The album includes the US Billboard Hot 100 top 10 si...
In what year did Posner release 31 Minutes to Takeoff?

2010

...ord producer. Posner released his debut album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, in 2010 . The album includes the US Billboard Hot 100 top 10 single Cooler than M...
How many countries did a remix of I Took a Pill in Ibiza peaked in the top 10 on the charts?

27

...Took a Pill in Ibiza from the album peaked in the top 10 on the charts in 27 countries around the world, including hitting number one in many and the ...
What was the name of Posner's first poetry book?

Tear Drops & Balloons

...llow artists. In 2017, Posner released his first book of poetry, Tear Drops & Balloons . Early life edit Michael Robert Henrion Posner was born on Febr...
Where was Michael Robert Henrion Posner born?

Detroit, Michigan

...it Michael Robert Henrion Posner was born on February 12, 1988, in Detroit, Michigan . He was raised in Southfield, Michigan, a northern suburb of Detr...
What school did Posner attend?

Bingham Farms Elementary School

...eld, Michigan, a northern suburb of Detroit. Posner went to Bingham Farms Elementary School , Berkshire Middle School and graduated from Groves High Sc...
What school was Posner a varsity track and cross country athlete?

Groves High School

...r went to Bingham Farms Elementary School, Berkshire Middle School and graduated from Groves High School , where he ran varsity track and crosscountry....
Where was he raised?

Southfield, Michigan

...eleased his first album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff. He was raised in Southfield, Michigan , a northern suburb of Detroit. The American singer has released ...
What is the name of Posner's 2016 album?

At Night, Alone

...e US Billboard Hot 100. Posners in 2016, next released of his album At Night, Alone and a remix of I Took a Pill in Ibiza; his 2015 single was charted...
What song did Posner remix for his 2016 album At Night, Alone?

I Took a Pill in Ibiza

...2016, next released of his album At Night, Alone and a remix of I Took a Pill in Ibiza ; his 2015 single was charted top 10 in 27 countries worldwide, ...
Which two Posner singles made it to the top of the US Billboard Hot 100?

Cooler Than Me and Please Dont Go

... a featured artist as well. The album includes his singles Cooler Than Me and Please Dont Go , which made its place in the top 10 and top 20 on the US ...
Posner started his musical career as what?

a record producer

... US Billboard Hot 100 and No. Posner started his musical career as a record producer . He released his first mixtape on iTunes U and was on no1. After ...
What was Posner's first mixtape on?

iTunes U

... musical career as a record producer. He released his first mixtape on iTunes U and was on no1. After his first album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, Posner p...
When did Posner win an ASCAP Award for Cooler Than Me?

2011

... tour in 2010. The artist won ASCAP Award for Cooler Than Me in the year 2011 Posner began struggling with depression as the spotlight used to make hi...
What was Posner's third album called?

Pages

...as the spotlight used to make him uncomfortable; he took a break and started producing and writing songs. In 2013, he released his third album, Pages ....
When was A Matter of Time released?

early 2009

...aken from his previous mixtape A Matter of Time which was released in early 2009 . The single peaked at No. A series of live concert, including Warped ...
What was the name of his previous mixtape?

A Matter of Time

... his claimfame single actually was taken from his previous mixtape A Matter of Time which was released in early 2009. The single peaked at No. A serie...
What did the success of his first album make him feel?

uncomfortable

...d The Layover. However, the success of his first album made him feel uncomfortable . He subsequently struggled with depression and took a break from ma...
On what date was 31 Minutes to Takeoff released?

August 10, 2010

...roducer. Posner released his debut album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, on August 10, 2010 . The album includes the US Billboard Hot 100 top 10 single Cooler ...
How many miles did Posner travel in 186 days?

2851

...try, Tear Drops & Balloons. He completed the journey on 18 October 2019 ( 2851 miles in 186 days), after surviving a rattlesnake bite in August 2019 in...
Posner studied at what elementary school?

Bingham Farms

...outhfield, Michigan, a northern suburb of Detroit. Posner studied at Bingham Farms Elementary School and graduated from Groves High School, where he r...
What fraternity was he a member of?

Sigma Nu

...nd crosscountry. He attended Duke University, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, and graduated in 2010 with a degree in sociology and a cer...
What is the name of the single that was included on Posners debut?

Cooler than Me

...10, 2010. The album includes the US Billboard Hot 100 top 10 single Cooler than Me as well as the top 20 single Please Don't Go. A remix of his 2015 s...
When did Posner release his first book of poetry?

March 2017

...States. He has written songs for a great number of fellow artists. In March 2017 , he released his first book of poetry, Tear Drops & Balloons. Early l...
Posner was a member of what organization at Duke University?

Sigma Nu fraternity

...osscountry. He attended Duke University, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity . Posner's father, Jon, a criminal defense lawyer, died on Januar...
What was Posner's father's profession?

criminal defense lawyer

...he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. Posner's father, Jon, a criminal defense lawyer , died on January 11, 2017; his mother is Roberta Henrion; and ...
On what date did Jon Posner die?

January 11, 2017

...aternity. Posner's father, Jon, a criminal defense lawyer, died on January 11, 2017 ; his mother is Roberta Henrion; and his sister, Emily Henrion Posn...
Who is Posners mother?

Roberta Henrion

... a criminal defense lawyer, died on January 11, 2017; his mother is Roberta Henrion ; and his sister, Emily Henrion Posner, is a civil rights attorney....