"[33] On 6 August 2009 it was confirmed that the album's title would change to The Boy Who Knew Too Much. I never talk about anything to do with my sexuality. I am totally unapologetic about pop music. I say I have a midlife crisis every time I start and finish a record. That's where I'm free. Also, at the end of 2017, Mika began a collaboration with Pilot pens. Lady Gaga has a very unjaded intelligence. [59], The following year, Mika began filming for his own television show, called Stasera Casa Mika, in Italy. [6], "Tiny Love" was released on 16 August 2019, and its video, directed by W.I.Z., featuring Mika and Ronke Arogundade, was released at the same time. Die erste Singleauskopplung war Celebrate. [45] On 14 June 2012, "Celebrate", which features Pharrell Williams, was announced as the album's lead single. 2010 beteiligte sich Mika am Benefiz-Projekt Helping Haiti von Simon Cowell. : Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards UK 2008 Nominees Press Release", "Q Announces Nominees for the 2007 Q Awards", "Just Announced: The 2014 RDMA Categories and Nominees | Disney Playlist", "World's best entertainment shows honoured at 56th Rose d'Or Awards", "Radio Swiss Pop - Music database - Musician", "UK Music Video Awards 2009 - here are the nominations! Stardust (A MIKA/Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr. Fanfiction) 3.2K 86 5 After a one night stand, Charlotte finds herself falling head over heels for her idol, Mika. I write songs about fat girls and about men who run off to Mexico. And, quite frankly, I'm proud of them. [5] He then attended St Philip's School in Kensington, where he was the head of the Schola Cantorum (the St. Philip's Choir). [51], Also in 2013, Mika and his sister Yasmine designed two watches for Swatch, in honor of the company's 30th anniversary. Im Januar 2007 wurde er vom britischen Fernsehsender BBC zum aussichtsreichsten Musiker für das Jahr 2007 gewählt. dem Mutterkonzern Universal Music unter Vertrag. I'm so happy to announce also that my brand new album 'My Name is Michael Holbrook' will be released on October 4th! I like the syntheticness. Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr,, Bari (Bari, Italy). I was a bit of a loner, a little bit of an outsider. 1, including music from his three previous albums, plus new re-worked tracks. Que va faire Fanny Ardant dans The Voice ? [15] As a child Mika was trained by Alla Ardakov (Ablaberdyeva), a Russian opera professional. Finish Line』を 11/7 リリース！. He also had problems with dyslexia. Seine Familie floh 1984 vor dem Bürgerkrieg im Libanon zunächst nach Paris und dann nach London. Seine im selben Monat veröffentlichte Single Grace Kelly erreichte auf Anhieb Platz 1 der britischen Download-Charts und eine Woche später Platz 1 der Popcharts in Großbritannien. The first single released from the album was "Elle me dit", Mika's first French track. [17] His single "Grace Kelly" was released by Universal Music for digital download on 8 January 2007. [September 2009]. I'm fascinated by religion, but I'm not particularly religious. "Mika: 10 things you never knew about your favourite star", Wareham, Hannah Clay (23 September 2009). On 17 November 2007, Mika started the UK leg of his tour with support from Palladium. I was quite the quiet teenager. Im September 2017 wurde das Programm von der Europäischen Rundfunkunion in der Kategorie „Unterhaltung“ mit dem Preis „Rose d’Or“ ausgezeichnet. I keep them in a fridge in my bathroom. Mika war von 2013 bis 2015 Juror der italienischen Ausgabe von X Factor. Il frappe aux portes des différentes maisons de disques qui, désarçonnées par son style décalé, refusent de lui donner sa chance. [11] Billboard called the tune "a shimmering pop jam about finding a place just for you and your lover. His debut album Life in Cartoon Motion has a coming of age theme and deals with his transition from childhood to the present, though he has stated that not all of the songs are autobiographical. "[10], The single "Sanremo" was released on 6 September 2019. Mika has said that the fact that his mother was a big woman, and that he had seen the prejudices against her, helped him to write the song. ", L'Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal or OSM. Strangely, I feel that I become increasingly reclusive in my normal life and more open and candid in my music. Andrés Samael Mucci 1,760 views 1:21 MIKA - RELAX, TAKE IT EASY (ACOUSTIC COVER - TIMOTHY MOLOI) - Duration: 3:23. Mika collaborated with a number of artists on various tracks of this album, including Nick Littlemore of Empire of The Sun, Paul Steel, frYars, Doriand, Priscilla Renea, Billboard, Hillary Lindsey, Pharrell Williams, Benny Benassi and Klas Åhlund. I had no role models so I had to find my own way. As he grew older, he changed the 'c' to a 'k'.[78]. In dieser Zeit begann er, sich für Musik zu interessieren. I'm not a great dancer. He is the third of five children. I was always told I was ugly. Singles "Ice Cream" was the lead single released from My Name Is Michael Holbrook, on 31 May 2019. Kanye West et Donald Trump : une bromance entre illuminés, Meghan Markle & Harry : ce sondage qui ne va pas leur plaire, Explosions à Beyrouth : Ariana Grande, Omar Sy et Léa Salamé expriment leur tristesse, Mika en couple avec son compagnon Andy depuis douze ans : ses rares confidences. 'Really?' Later he attended Westminster School and the Royal College of Music, which he left to record his first album at Casablanca Records. I think my music generally transcends a lot of genres. Filmed in black-and-white, the short film is set "in an era when homosexuality, if not illegal, was socially unacceptable, a time of discrimination and persecution," says W.I.Z. I'll also be heading out on tour…. "[10] The video was shot in London. Call me whatever you want. I need them to be flashy, but I never like to be overdressed. Im Dezember 2007 erschien in Deutschland die vierte Singleauskopplung Happy Ending, im März 2008 als weitere Auskopplung Lollipop. 2010 wurde er vom französischen Kulturminister Frédéric Mitterrand zum „Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres“ ernannt. [5] The family moved to London when he was 9 years old. [39] Passionné d'opéra, Mika découvre alors ses capacités vocales extraordinaires et tente de suivre des cours au Royal College of Music. In December 2015, Mika visited Lebanon with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and spent time with refugees who had been forced to flee their homes during the ongoing conflict in Syria. Heather Phares from AllMusic commented that "My Name Is Michael Holbrook is never less than witty and genuine -- and much more enjoyable than if he'd tried to fit into someone else's mold". Mika has reportedly written songs for other musicians, saying "I write songs for other people under different names most of the time. I'm obsessed with plastic. A video, directed by Francesco Calabrese and filmed in Barcelona, Spain, was released 27 June 2019. In addition to music, the show had comedy sketches and serious looks at life around Italy. Sein zweites Studioalbum The Boy Who Knew Too Much erschien im September desselben Jahres, zuvor hatte die Vorabsingle We Are Golden bereits die internationalen Charts erreicht. [6] A video, directed by Francesco Calabrese and filmed in Barcelona, Spain, was released 27 June 2019. The watches were unveiled in November 2013 at the Venice Biennale. [66], In May 2019, Mika released the single "Ice Cream" and announced his fifth studio album, My Name Is Michael Holbrook, for release on 4 October 2019. Als Legastheniker hatte er Probleme in der Schule und wurde von seinen Klassenkameraden gehänselt, seine Mutter unterrichtete ihn deshalb ein Jahr lang zu Hause. I'm not necessarily that big of a clubbing junkie, but I really like dance music as a genre. "Ice Cream" was the lead single released from My Name Is Michael Holbrook, on 31 May 2019. [26] In another example of dealing with more difficult subject matter, in the song "Billy Brown", Mika writes about a married man who has a homosexual affair. Call me bisexual, if you need a term for me ..."[82] Later he stated in an interview with This Is London: "I consider myself label-less because I could fall in love with anybody – literally – any type, any body. As a teenager, in my songbook, I used to script what my lighting would be like. 本作のタイトルは、MIKA のフルネイム Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr から参照されており、2年間の執筆期間を経て制作された。 2015年の前作『 No Place in Heaven 』以来4年ぶりとなるスタ … I think fashion, as far as the industry and the whole world that surrounds it, is quite vile, and I'm repelled by it. Mixed reactions? "[27], Prior to the release of his second studio album, Mika released a limited-edition extended play titled Songs for Sorrow on 8 June 2009. I really want people to know me, to find out about me, and if they really like me, to stick with me. Born Michael Holbrook Penniman, Jr. in Beirut to an American-Lebanese mother and American father, Mika and his parents moved to Paris while he was still very young. His songs often deal with difficult topics. Ebenso erfolgreich war sein Debütalbum Life in Cartoon Motion, das ebenfalls auf Platz 1 der Charts einstieg. Ideas get stuck in your head and nothing changes them. Mika has also starred in his own television variety show in Italy, Stasera Casa Mika, which won the 2017 Rose d'Or Award for Entertainment. In November 2009 Mika performed 'Rain' and 'We Are Golden' live at the Sydney Opera House for the Australian Idol Grand Final. I'd never compare myself to Freddie Mercury because I look up to him far too much. It was reported that Mika spent £25,000 on drinks after inviting fans to join him at his local pub via Twitter on 7 September 2009 to celebrate the release of his single.[36]. I've got a range of about 3 1/2 octaves. [29], Mika's second studio album The Boy Who Knew Too Much was released on 21 September 2009. In 2014 and 2015, Mika and the late photographer Peter Lindbergh worked together on an advertising campaign for the charity. |  [4], Bei den World Music Awards 2007 erhielt Mika in den Kategorien „Best Selling British Artist“, „Best Selling New Artist“, „Best Selling Male Entertainer“ und „World’s Best Selling Pop-Rock Male Artist“ eine Auszeichnung. Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr. aka Mika - Duration: 1:21. On 20 July 2009 in an on-air interview with DJ Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 1, Mika revealed he was considering renaming the album, because he wanted "something a little more ridiculous. | News | Promonews", "PHOTOS - Mika lors de la cérémonie des Victoires de la musique le 3 mars 2012", "Best UK Act - Awards 2007 - Music - Virgin Media", "Forum de Mika France - Voir le sujet - World Music Awards: Mika nominé 9 fois!! There's always apprehension whenever I launch anything, it seems. Since then, he has made several video messages in support of this organization [86] and in November 2017 was a special guest at a UNHCR charity event held in Milan. Mika's father, Michael Holbrook Penniman, was born in Jerusalem, Israel, to American parents, Dorothy (Dyar) and William Frederick Penniman III, who had English ancestry; at the time of Mika's father's birth, Mika's grandfather was working as an oil executive in the region. [67] Several other singles and accompanying videos were released over the next few months leading up to the album release: "Tiny Love," "Dear Jealousy," "Tomorrow," and "Sanremo. I do idiotic things. [28] The EP includes 4 tracks and a 68-page book featuring lyrics and exclusive illustrated interpretations of each song by some of Mika's favourite artists. On 8 June 2012, the video for "Make You Happy" was released on Vimeo. [38] His American promotional tour consisted of live performances on Good Morning America in New York City on 25 September 2009 and the Late Show with David Letterman on 14 October 2009. For instance, in "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)" the theme of larger women suffering from discrimination is explored. Or a new video. In fact, no one has ever really wanted to go on a date with me. Son père, d'origine américaine, et sa mère, libanaise, sont contraints de s'exiler à Paris pour fuir la guerre qui ravage le Liban. [16] Brice Ezell from PopMatters said "My Name Is Michael Holbrook doesn't deliver a definitive personal statement on Mika's part, and the production works against his creative vision from time to time. 2016 und 2017 moderierte er bei Rai 2 seine eigene Unterhaltungsshow Stasera Casa Mika. When Mika was a year old, his family was forced to leave war-torn Lebanon and moved to Paris, France. —Mika following being named the BBC's Sound of 2007.[7]. Viens voter :)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mika_(singer)&oldid=981335881, Chevaliers of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, People educated at Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, People educated at Westminster School, London, Articles with dead external links from April 2019, Articles with permanently dead external links, Pages containing links to subscription-only content, Articles with dead external links from January 2018, Wikipedia indefinitely move-protected pages, Wikipedia indefinitely semi-protected biographies of living people, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, World's Best Selling Pop/Rock Male Artist, This page was last edited on 1 October 2020, at 18:09. [62], In February 2017, Mika performed at the Sanremo Festival in a tribute to the late George Michael.[63]. My relationship with my mother is not cute. One of them has been discovered – it's Alice. In my eyes, comic books and illustration are the same kind of art forms. On 23 April 2013, Mika was revealed to be the new judge on the seventh season of The X Factor Italy. [73], In between concert stops, Mika made several television appearances, including: a live episode of X Factor Italia (24 October 2019);[74] the finale of France's The Voice Kids (October 2019);[75] and the live finale of Danse Avec les Stars (23 November 2019). [25] He also performed live on So You Think You Can Dance on 26 July 2007. [57] He described the album as "direct, low-down, open, candid, playful, yet a mature pop album which takes its inspiration from '60s pop music". View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Mika released a compilation album, on 18 November 2013, in Italy titled Songbook Vol. I have a little family of three names. 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One of his contestants, Kendji Girac, won the competition that year. [58] On 13 November 2015 the album was re-released in the form of a double-disc deluxe edition, containing a number of bonus tracks on Disc 1 as well as a full-length orchestral bonus disc, which includes a performance by Mika with L'Orchestre Symphonique De Montreal. Mika's mother, Mary Joan (Mouakad), was born in New York, to Syrian/Lebanese immigrants, Odette Farah and John Mouakad (Mika's maternal grandmother was from Beirut). I'm not picky. He was later awarded the BRIT Award for Best British Breakthrough Artist. [2], "Mika announces new album 'My Name is Michael Holbrook' as he unveils single 'Ice Cream, "Mika Delivers Undeniably Catchy Hooks on 'My Name Is Michael Holbrook, "ICE CREAM IS OUT TODAY!! Le jeune homme vit ce nouveau départ comme un déracinement et se réfugie dans la musique. [48], On 6 March 2013, Mika announced a new tour and that after taking some time off, he had begun writing his fourth album, as well as songs for other artists. Mika's début album Life in Cartoon Motion was released on 5 February 2007, and brought comparisons with artists such as Freddie Mercury,[18][19] Scissor Sisters,[20] Elton John,[21] Prince,[22] Robbie Williams[23] and David Bowie. I was wearing bow ties and matching coloured trousers. [11] At the age of 7, he wrote his first song, a piano instrumental called "Angry", which he describes as "awful". | MTV", "Festivalbar - News - TRL Awards 2010: le nomination", "Ecco tutte le nomination dei TRL Awards 2011", "mtv japan announce nominees for mtv video music awards japan ...", "Shockwaves NME Awards 2008: Winners' list | NME", "NRJ Music Awards 2010 : les nominés sont... - NRJ Music Awards 2019 | TF1", "NRJ Music Awards 2012 : La liste des nominés", "Kids' Choice Awards '07 Nominees - WHO.com", "In full: Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards UK nominees", "NickALive! I was always told that I was too strange or that I was too cheesy by different groups of people, like the record companies said I was way too weird and the indie people wouldn't even let me in their band. [68], In October 2019, Mika was honored with the Music Award at the 2019 Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards[69] hosted in London by the UK's Attitude Magazine. Publicity Listings There, he attended the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, where he experienced severe bullying. It's very hard to find men's clothes that do what you want, especially when you go through them as quickly as I do. 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Radio digitale. [53], Mika joined The Voice: la plus belle voix (the French version of the television show The Voice) as a judge/mentor in 2014. August 1983 als Michael Holbrook Penniman in Beirut[1]) ist ein libanesisch-britischer Sänger, Komponist und Produzent. Er überlegte es sich jedoch bereits am Tag der Immatrikulation anders und meldete sich zwei Wochen später beim Royal College of Music an. His debut radio appearance was on Dermot O'Leary's BBC Radio 2 show in September 2006. Mika toured the United States in June 2007, with support from Sara Bareilles and Natalia Lesz. [7] A behind-the-scenes video[8] for the making of the music video and an animated lyric video, were also released for the song. This was alongside "Rain" being the second single in the United Kingdom which was released on 23 November. The lead single from the fifth studio album My Name Is Michael Holbrook, Ice Cream was a delicious way to melt into the set. Mika [miːkə] (* 18. Mika's first single was a limited 7"/download release called "Relax, Take It Easy" (2006). He's lived in so many countries. Plus, I'm a total hypochondriac. It was released on 4 October 2019 through Casablanca and Republic Records. They say shyness is a form of egotism, and you are only shy because you care too much about what people think of you. [65], In 2018, Mika featured on Adam to Eve no Ringo, a tribute album to Japanese musician Ringo Sheena, covering Sheena's song "Sid to Hakuchūmu" from her debut album Muzai Moratorium (1999). Some people say I've got a five-octave range, which is ridiculous. The best way to make the most serious point in the world is to be as unserious as possible. Second album, "The Boy Who Knew Too Much," was released September 22, 2009, in the US. [42] Mika stated he would include a number of French tracks on the album, and that the musical style would include elements of Daft Punk and Fleetwood Mac. Mika's image continues to be used in ads for the organization. It was released online on 1 July 2011. On 19 January 2007, Mika appeared on Later... with Jools Holland, and on The Friday Night Project . Mais le jeune artiste rêve d'une carrière dans l'univers de la pop britannique. On 20 February 2008, Mika opened the 2008 Brit Awards with a live performance of "Love Today," "Grace Kelly," and a duet, "Standing in the Way of Control", with Beth Ditto. The Voice : Jenifer, folle de rage à cause d'un autre coach, The Voice : Monstre, ce talent qui a complètement déstabilisé le jury et créé le débat, Mika : sa belle histoire d'amour avec Andy depuis plus de dix ans. Why not make mistakes? "[56], Mika's fourth album, No Place in Heaven, was released on 15 June 2015. [15] Matty Pywell of Gigwise gave it a positive review, saying that: "Mika is much better whilst basking in the glory of the sun than in the dank undertones of the city". Mika has one younger brother and one younger sister along with two older sisters. I'm so happy to announce also that my brand new album 'My Name is Michael Holbrook' will be released on October 4th! I don't know where my father is from. Most people's jobs are rooted in reality. Mika .mw-parser-output .IPA a{text-decoration:none}[miːkə] (* 18. Diese Seite wurde zuletzt am 24. Upon release, My Name Is Michael Holbrook was met with generally positive reviews by. I make mistakes. (21 August 2007). On 10 October 2007, Mika began his Dodgy Holiday Tour, playing at venues across Europe. If I really like the smell of something - a piece of tar or my goddaughter's plastic doll - I put a tiny piece in a bottle with a label. [87], He has stated that he practices transcendental meditation and finds it useful.[88]. I'm a stubborn old mule. Mika, singing live at PalaEur in Rome for the Revelation Tour 2019 (Photo by Paolo Pizzi/Pacific Press) Credit: Pacific Press Agency/Alamy Live News Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Mika has said that he wanted to capture the idea that love can feel enormous, "yet at the same time it's so tiny and imperceivable to others. [32], The album was originally titled We Are Golden after the first single from the album, "We Are Golden". Écouter Vous pourriez aimer Le coup de cœur du club Chérie du jour: "Midnight Sky" de Miley Cyrus le 26/08/2020. Im Oktober 2012 veröffentlichte er sein drittes Studioalbum The Origin of Love. He also speaks a little Arabic, in a Lebanese dialect. [81], Early in his career, many questions about Mika's sexual orientation arose, but he declined to label himself. It's always like that - but I've always acted on the impulse that I have nothing to lose. "Mika regresa en francés". 718 likes. Some people make records that are defined by their sexuality, but mine really are not. I'm always calling my doctor because I'm constantly injuring myself while on the road, like tearing a ligament, blasting my ears or losing my voice. « The Voice » : avec cette nouvelle règle, les relations entre les jurés risquent d’être tendues, Mika : « J’avais honte de le dire à mes parents, parce que c’est comme si je n’étais pas assez normal », The Voice : Jenifer, Soprano, Julien Clerc, Mika, on connaît les salaires (très différents) des jurés, The Voice saison 8 : 3 nouveaux jurés dont une figure emblématique de la chanson française, Brigitte et Emmanuel Macron : plus complices et amoureux que jamais au concert de Mika, The Voice : le duel explosif de ces talents a beaucoup plu aux juges. Im Januar war er bereits mit einem NRJ Music Award als bester internationaler Newcomer ausgezeichnet worden. It’s always been at the centre of my writing. There were a lot of nursery rhyme and fairytale references; it was all about being naive. Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards, "Global Pop Phenomenon, MIKA, Releases Sophomore Album, WE ARE GOLDEN, September 22", "A rising British pop star revives a Mercurial style", "Mika, Teenage prodigy of the Royal Opera", "MIKA TEENAGE PRODIGY OF THE ROYAL OPERA", "Mika : « A l'école, j'étais un extraterrestre »", "Mika – Biography, Photos, News, Videos, Reviews", "Mika – The Things They Say 14407 – Contactmusic News", "Caspar Llewellyn Smith tails singer Mika, from Los Angeles to London and beyond | The Observer", "BBC Newsbeat – Music – Mika promises fans 'gig at home, "MikaSounds / Latest News / The Boy Who Knew Too Much", "Radio 2 Programmes – Ken Bruce, 20/07/2009", "MikaSounds / Latest News / Check Out The Baying Mob at Mika's Single Launch! The award acknowledged that "after staring down homophobia at the start of his pop career, Mika is now making unapologetically queer music that also processes his past pain." It's brilliant, 'cause it's anti-snob. As an artist, not necessarily as a person. I still think I am ugly. Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr. (born 18 August 1983), known by his stage name Mika (/ ˈ m iː k ə / MEE-kə, stylised as MIKA), is a Lebanese-born British recording artist and singer-songwriter. I wish I had more guts when I was younger because then I would've said things to people's faces instead of just running away all the time. August 1983 als Michael Holbrook Penniman in Beirut) ist ein libanesisch-britischer Sänger, Komponist und Produzent.Sein 2007 erschienenes Debütalbum Life in Cartoon Motion verkaufte sich rund 5,6 Millionen Mal. His oldest sister Yasmine, who works as an artist under the nom de plume DaWack, painted the cartoon art for his two albums Life in Cartoon Motion and The Boy Who Knew Too Much. New York is a bit of a dangerous place to me because you often leave in a blur. Fort de ce plébiscite international, le jeune artiste réitère l'expérience en sortant un second album, « The Boy Who Knew Too Much », en 2009, puis un troisième, « The Origin of Love », en 2012. |  Never had any idols, ever. [52], On 17 January 2014, Mika took part in the Italian television show Le Invasioni Barbariche on La7, and performed a duet with the Nobel Prize in Literature recipient Dario Fo of the song "Ho visto un Re", written by Fo and played by Enzo Jannacci. Mika, nome artístico de Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr., (Beirute, 18 de agosto de 1983), é um cantor britânico. [11][14] The first piano piece he learned to play was "Les Champs-Élysées", by Joe Dassin. Im Februar 2008 wurde er sowohl mit einem Echo in der Kategorie „Newcomer international“ als auch mit einem BRIT Award als bester Newcomer ausgezeichnet. "Blame It on the Girls" was released as the second single in the United States and Japan. Omar Sy : sa fille Sabah chante sur Instagram et impressionne tout le monde ! Winner of the 2008 Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year. [80] Mika holds dual UK-US citizenship. [31] The album has been described as Mika dealing with his adolescent teenage years and "in a sense is kind of part two" of his first album. In a related article in Attitude, Mika noted, "If I didn’t have music, I would not have been able to understand or deal with my sexuality in the same way. 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