New Music Friday – Mike Posner

Mike Posner released his debut album, “31 Minutes to Takeoff,” which includes the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 single “Cooler Than Me,” as well as his second single, “Please Don’t Go.” With Don Cannon and DJ Benzi, he released his first mixtape, “A Matter of Time,” from his dorm room at Duke University in March 2009. In July 2009, Posner signed a major label deal with J Records (RCA/Sony). He chose to return to Duke after signing his record deal, and toured on the weekends while at the same time recording for his debut album.

His debut album was released August 10, 2010. The first single from the album, “Cooler Than Me,” as of July 3 had climbed the Billboard Hot 100 to reach No. 6. He performed at Bonnaroo and the 2010 Warped Tour in the summer. A second single, “Please Don’t Go,” was issued on July 20, 2010. Posner performed his hit song “Cooler Than Me” on “America’s Got Talent” on July 28th.

Watch the video for “Cooler Than Me” above.

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