“I wanted to break into producing, so I would peddle my tracks and beats to labels. I always heard the same thing: They liked the music, but it didn't fit any of the artists on their roster.”

American singer, rapper, songwriter, poet, and record producer from Detroit

Mike Posner is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, poet, and record producer from Detroit. Born Michael Robert Henrion Posner, he came to wide attention in the early 2010s with his debut single "Cooler Than Me" and his first album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff. "Cooler Than Me" reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified septuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. His follow-up single, "Please Don't Go," also became a top 20 hit and was certified triple platinum. Both songs came before his debut album, which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200 and drew mixed reviews. He later left J Records for Island Records in 2014.