Date of Birth: February 12, 1988
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: (Leave blank, as he is alive)
Biography
Michael Robert Henrion Posner, professionally known as Mike Posner, is an American singer, songwriter, poet, and record producer. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Southfield, a northern suburb of Detroit. Posner began his music career while attending Duke University, where he first gained attention with the release of his mixtape “A Matter of Time” in 2009. His debut album, “31 Minutes to Takeoff,” released in 2010, featured the hit single “Cooler Than Me,” which reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Posner’s career saw a resurgence with the release of his 2015 single “I Took a Pill in Ibiza,” especially the Seeb remix, which became a global hit and earned him a Grammy nomination. In addition to his solo work, Posner has written songs for a number of high-profile artists, including Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, and Pharrell Williams. Beyond music, Posner is known for his introspective lyrics and personal growth journey, which included a walk across America in 2019 to promote self-reflection and mental health awareness. His experiences during this journey influenced his subsequent music and poetry.
5 Interesting Facts about Mike Posner
1. Mike Posner walked across America from New Jersey to California, completing the journey in 2019.
2. He holds a degree in Sociology from Duke University.
3. Posner has written hit songs for other artists, including “Sugar” by Maroon 5 and “Boyfriend” by Justin Bieber.
4. He survived a rattlesnake bite during his walk across America.
5. Posner is also a published poet, with his book “Tear Drops & Balloons” released in 2017.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mike Posner
1. “Sometimes I feel like giving up, but I just can’t. It isn’t in my blood.”
2. “I think people think I’m harder than I am. I think people think I have a thicker skin than I do.”
3. “The only thing that really matters is doing what you love for as long as you can.”
4. “I don’t need money, I don’t need fame, I don’t need the lifestyle. What I need is to be myself.”
5. “I just want to be honest with my music and tell my story.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$8 million
Children
As of the latest information available, Mike Posner does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Mike Posner Official Website](https://mikeposner.com/
2. [Mike Posner on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Posner
4. [Mike Posner’s Poetry Book](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34272429-tear-drops-balloons
5. [Mike Posner on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mikeposner/
