Biography
Who is Mike Posner?
Early life and education
Michael Robert Henrion Posner was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 12, 1988. He grew up in the suburb of Southfield. His father, Jon Posner, was a criminal defense attorney, and his mother is named Roberta Henrion. Mike has an older sister named Emily Henrion Posner, who works as a civil rights lawyer.
During his youth, he attended Bingham Farms Elementary School and Berkshire Middle School. He later graduated from Groves High School, where he participated in varsity track and cross-country sports. Mike continued his education at Duke University in North Carolina. While at the university, he joined the Sigma Nu fraternity and eventually graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology, maintaining a 3.6 grade point average throughout his studies.
Musical beginnings and debut
Mike Posner began his professional path as a record producer, collaborating on tracks with his local friend Big Sean. In 2009, he released his second mixtape, A Matter of Time, which followed his first project, Reflections of a Lost Teen. He recorded this mixtape at Duke University with assistance from Don Cannon and DJ Benzi. The release was well-known for being distributed for free through iTunes U, a channel usually reserved for academic content. This strategy proved highly effective, as the collection reached the number one spot on the iTunes U charts.
Following this success, he signed a recording contract with J Records during his junior year at university. He balanced his touring schedule on weekends with his academic obligations. His debut studio album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, arrived in August 2010. The lead single, Cooler Than Me, became a major success, reaching the sixth position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Evolution and hit success
After leaving J Records, he transitioned to Island Records in 2014. One of his most significant career moments occurred in 2015 with the release of I Took a Pill in Ibiza. A remix of this track by the Norwegian duo SeeB achieved big international success, reaching the top five in the United States and charting in twenty-seven different countries. This popularity helped launch his second studio album, At Night, Alone, in 2016.
He continued to diversify his artistic output by releasing a book of poetry titled Tear Drops & Balloons in 2017. Also, he formed an alternative hip-hop duo called Mansionz with Florida rapper blackbear. They released a self-titled album and several singles, including Rich White Girls and Dennis Rodman. His later musical projects include the 2019 album A Real Good Kid and the 2020 release Operation: Wake Up.
Writing for other artists
Beyond his solo career, Mike has established a reputation as a productive songwriter and producer for various high-profile acts. He has contributed to the work of artists such as Justin Bieber, Big Sean, Maroon 5, Iggy Azalea, Big Time Rush, Austin Mahone, Nick Jonas, Cher Lloyd, and Labrinth.
Among his well-known co-writing credits are the hit songs Boyfriend for Justin Bieber and Sugar for Maroon 5. This work demonstrated his ability to craft music across different genres and for diverse performers. He has consistently balanced these behind-the-scenes production roles with his own recording projects.
Birthday and age
Mike Posner was born on February 12, 1988, which makes Mike 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Mike shares the date with 74 other famous people.
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