Mike Posner

Michael Robert Henrion Posner ( ; born February 12, 1988) is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Detroit. He signed with J Records in 2009 and released his debut single "Cooler Than Me" the following year. The song peaked at number six on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and received septuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His follow-up single, "Please Don't Go" peaked within the top 20 of the chart and received triple platinum certification; both songs preceded the release of his debut album, ''31 Minutes to Takeoff'' (2010), which peaked at number eight on the ''Billboard'' 200 and received a mixed critical response. In 2014, Posner parted ways with J Records in favor of Island Records.

In 2015, an EDM remix of Posner's song "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" peaked within the top ten on the charts in 27 countries, and the top five of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Its success led to the release of his second studio album, ''At Night, Alone'' (2016), which peaked at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was met with positive critical reception. His third and fourth albums, ''A Real Good Kid'' (2019) and ''Operation: Wake Up'' (2020), were both met with continued praise despite failing to chart.

Along with his recording career, he has served as a record producer and songwriter for acts including Justin Bieber, Big Sean, Maroon 5, Iggy Azalea, Big Time Rush, Austin Mahone, Nick Jonas, Cher Lloyd, and Labrinth. In 2017, Posner released his first book of poetry, ''Tear Drops & Balloons''. He is also one-half of alternative hip-hop duo Mansionz, completed by Florida rapper blackbear. Provided by Wikipedia