Detroit, Michigan artist Mike Posner releases new pop song and video titled “Beautiful Day.” Please check it out above and drop a comment to let us know what you think about it.
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GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum artist, songwriter, and producer Mike Posner officially launches a new era with a soaring single and autobiographical music video, “Beautiful Day” out now via Arista Records. The release is a summit of sorts following an intensive period of personal growth — this is the point when Mike invites the world to join his journey.
Mike unpacks the moment in a note he shared about his new song: “My dad told me the two most important things were health and happiness. Health came easy for me, but for a long time I was in search of happiness. Frustrated, I decided to go on a spiritual journey, walking across America. Doing so, I discovered the 5 gems of wisdom for health and happiness. ‘Beautiful Day’ is the soundtrack to self-discovery and joy.”
Sure enough, the song plays like a revelation, building from a humble guitar figure to a horizon-hugging mix of piano hits, pounding drums, synth tones, and ooh-along moments. Mike’s voice is sober but warm as he delivers his message: “I’m done being a pessimist / The old way wasn’t working / I gotta put that work in / I know i’m far from perfect / But it’s time for a change / It’s a beautiful day to be alive / So if you’ve got love, then give it away.”
The video uses archival footage and captions to show us how Mike got here, from “the guy that sang ‘I Took a Pill in Ibiza’” to “the guy that walked across America,” on through a period of depression that he has now climbed out of, having resolved that, “I, MIKE POSNER, WILL LOVE MYSELF, NO MATTER WHAT!” We see him perform for huge crowds, trek down dusty roads, and weep at the top of the world, before the video clips narrow in scope: Mike journals, jogs, and literally jumps for joy. He asks us to do the same.
David Massey, Arista President & CEO and longtime champion of Mike, shares on the new single, “I am proud to have witnessed Mike’s artist journey for over a decade and ‘Beautiful Day’ is a true testament to the path he has taken to health and happiness. I’m excited for that journey to be shared across the globe, bringing a positive light to a climate that could use one.”
“Beautiful Day” arrives at an extraordinary time for Mike. In March, he gave a TED Talk entitled “5 Lessons on Happiness” inspired by his 2019 3,000-mile walk across the country, during which he was bitten by a rattlesnake. He’s also recently been hosting guided meditations and inspirational chats to all comers over Zoom — a practice that can be seen as a culmination of several meaningful experiences: his time in nature, which includes having summited Mt. Everest in 2021; his 2022 training and certification as a Wim Hof Breathing Technique instructor; and his Adventures with Mike Icelandic wellness cruise in 2023.
Mike’s last few musical years have been marked by a string of singles and collaborations, but in August he shared that — alongside the book he is writing — a new album is on the way.
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Artist Biography:
Since 2009, multi-platinum singer and songwriter Mike Posner has quietly become one of the world’s most successful and recognizable voices. In addition to being nominated for the 2017 GRAMMY® Award for “Song of The Year,” Mike Posner songs have been streamed over 10 billion times globally and he’s amassed 30 platinum certifications.
In addition to his own music, Mike has written hit songs for some of the world’s biggest artists including Maroon 5’s eleven-times platinum “Sugar,” Justin Bieber’s 6-times platinum “Boyfriend,” and Labrinth ft. Emeli Sandé‘s “Beneath Your Beautiful.”
In 2019, Mike walked almost 3,000 miles across the continent of North America, got bit by a rattlesnake along the way and still completed the cross country trek.
While walking across America, Mike set his sights on his next challenge, summiting Mount Everest. On June 1st, 2021, Mike made it to the peak of the highest mountain in the world, while raising over $250,000 for the Detroit Justice Center.
Earlier this year, Mike became a certified Wim Hof Method instructor. Mike said, “sharing this practice has become one of the most fulfilling and beautiful parts of my life.”
At the same time, he has remained prolific in 2022. He joined forces with Masked Wolf on “Madhouse,” and he also co-wrote hits for various collaborators, including “Grand” by Kane Brown and “Bad Decisions” by Benny Blanco, BTS, and Snoop Dogg.
Mike opened his next chapter with “Home,” “Turn Up,” “I’m Not Dead Yet,” and “Howling At The Moon,” and is kicking off a brand new era in 2024 with “Beautiful Day.” Expect more new music to come soon.