SIRIUS Press
Mike Posner to Launch Weekly Show on SIRIUS
Wednesday July 28, 2010
-- Singer of the summertime hit "Cooler Than Me" will play the latest new music, mix some of his own, and describe life as he transitions from college student to pop star --
TORONTO, July 28, 2010 -- SIRIUS Canada today announced the launch of a weekly show hosted by Mike Posner, the young phenom and mixtape superstar, whose music has risen to the top of the charts.
Posner -- singer, songwriter, producer and recent Duke University graduate -- received critical acclaim when he self-released two mixtapes and signed a record deal with J Records while still in school. The Detroit native received his diploma from Duke as his song, "Cooler Than Me," was rising on the Billboard charts and he was preparing to hit the road with the Warped Tour. The smash single "Cooler Than Me" has sold more than 1.1 million downloads to date and risen to No. 6 on Billboard's Hot 100.
His debut album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, will be released on August 10. Posner co-wrote and/or co-produced every track on 31 Minutes to Takeoff, which also features collaborations with Benny Blanco (Ke$ha, Katy Perry, 3OH!3), Boyz II Men, Travis Barker and songwriter Teddy Riley.
His weekly SIRIUS show, The Mike Posner Show, debuts on September 10 on SIRIUS’ Faction channel 28, SIRIUS’ 100% commercial-free music and action sports lifestyle channel. The show will air Friday nights at 9:00 pm ET. On his SIRIUS Faction show, Posner will play the jams he likes and talk about his life as he navigates the best-selling music charts and his newfound popularity.
"It is going to be so fun to document what happens in my life in such a refreshing manner. Plus, I can't wait to show people all the cool music they've been missing," said Posner. "My show is going to have the best playlist ever!"
Posner recently announced his first headlining club tour, The Up In The Air Tour, produced by Live Nation. Fans can receive exclusive access to pre-sale tickets for The Up In The Air Tour when they pre-order 31 Minutes To Takeoff at www.MikePosner.com. The Up In The Air Tour will make 22 stops at premier clubs in the U.S., with a show confirmed for October 15 at Toronto’s Mod Club.
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For further information:
Jeff Roman
SIRIUS Canada
P: (416) 513-7434
E: jroman@siriuscanada.ca