Mike Posner

Avg Rating: 32121   3.1 ( 21 total votes )

Mike Posner - Bow Chicka Wow Wow

Artist: Mike Posner

Producer: Bruno Mars & The Smeezingtons

Album: 31 Minutes to Takeoff

Label: RCA

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In many ways, artists can be compared to gemstones – most are multifaceted, come in various sizes, cuts, colors, and weights, and shine brilliantly the closer you hold them to the (lime)light. Mike Posner is one such treasure, and from Cooler Than Me to his most recent Booth feature Please Don’t Go, we’ve seen the electro-pop prince from quite a few angles. However, his newest offering, Bow Chicka Wow Wow, as the title might suggest, shows Mikey Mike in a completely different light – the red light. Bruno Mars and The Smeezingtons deliver some mellow guitar chords and playfully seductive piano to set the mood, but in spite of the production’s closeness to perfection, Mike’s attempt at establishing himself as a contender for reigning pop sex symbol comes off as an almost cartoonish three minute long pick-up line. Above-par, breathlessly raspy vocals are typical Mike, but there’s something about his image that makes this song incompatible with true bedroom burner status. Or is it just me? Regardless, Posner’s debut album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, takes flight August 10.

   

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rdotlala
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Total Ratings: 132
Rating:  21321
I like ponser but this might be his weakest effort to date. I will be interested to see what everyone else thinks.


Posted on Jul 30, 2010    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 11676
Rating:  32121
This record is catchy, but it has the feel of a placement and not a creation. Since we all know Posner's behind-the-board talents, its a little odd to hear him backed by Mars and the boys. In the hands of another, more poppy singer this could have worked better.
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Posted on Jul 30, 2010    

Joe92
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Total Ratings: 411
Rating:  21321
Please Don't Go was a rare song where I can actually stand this guys voice. This one is just annoying as Cooler Than Me.


Posted on Jul 30, 2010    

HoamBoy
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HoamBoy
Total Ratings: 544
Rating:  32121
Not that bad of a song but kind of corny. The saying "Bow Chicka Wow Wow" is so lame, it almost ruins the whole song. But fortunately everything else was pretty decent and kept the song was being a complete waste.


Posted on Jul 30, 2010    

dillon_68
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dillon_68
Total Ratings: 1338
Rating:  54321
I just found out about him yesterday, now he's one of my top Pop artists. I love this.


Posted on Jul 30, 2010    

Cheed Money
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Cheed Money
Total Ratings: 21
Rating:  21321
Mehh just meh

nothing great, nothing terrible.

I could see this chillin on on a lake but not the best effort.


Posted on Jul 30, 2010    

joshL
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Total Ratings: 1674
nope, not for me. as Nathan S., thinks...wack.


Posted on Jul 30, 2010    

Guest
Rating:  32121
       
Bow Chicka Wow Wow? Really? This can't be life. Haha. Guilty pleasure at it's finest.


Posted on Jul 30, 2010    

Aussie_Accents
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Aussie_Accents
Total Ratings: 2919
Rating:  32121
I think this will fit in really well with his album seriously all his songs fit together really well. Not my cup of tea but really lovin' what he's doing


Posted on Jul 30, 2010    

Nathan S.
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Nathan S.
Total Ratings: 2476
Rating:  21321
It's actually not hard to judge a track like this. Just ask, "If I threw this on when I was looking to get down with my girl, what would happen?"

In this case she'd laugh and tell me to go sleep on the couch. Mike can do a lot of things, but his voice just can't pull off a baby maker.
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Posted on Jul 30, 2010    

// NC //
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// NC //
Total Ratings: 76
Rating:  32121
It's catchy and it's growing on me...but it still feels forced. I'm sorry.

After two nasty mixtapes, I can't help but feel like this track was forced and unnecessary. Since when has Mikey needed help behind the boards?

I'm a bit concerned that the two solid tracks we've heard (Cooler Than Me and Please Don't Go if you're scoring at home) were written at least a year ago. I just hope we hear some quality cuts written with the intention (and the pressure) of being on the album.

I won't say I'm worried (I'm too biased for that) but I'll be interested to see what the second half of the album has to offer.

It'll be an interesting 10 days...


Posted on Jul 30, 2010    

ReturnOfSanta
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ReturnOfSanta
Total Ratings: 490
Rating:  32121
This is smooth as I don't know what EXCEPT for that hook. and ONLY the part where he says Bow Chicka Wow Wow. I really like the melody its infectious


Posted on Jul 30, 2010    

CLD
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Total Ratings: 17
Rating:  32121
It's pretty good!


Posted on Jul 31, 2010    

lexa
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Posted on Jul 31, 2010    

Omaha's Finest
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Posted on Aug 01, 2010    

Young Swish
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Young Swish
Total Ratings: 1227
Rating:  32121
This song is really hard to judge, the beat is a monster but I’m unsure about the vocals. Either way I’m sure this will be a huge hit.


Posted on Aug 01, 2010    

bobbymarley1
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
i lovee this its soo catchy!


Posted on Aug 01, 2010    

RunNGun22
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Posted on Aug 02, 2010    

The 149th
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The 149th
Total Ratings: 2065
Rating:  21321
His vocal range is way to limited to pull off a bedroom banger


Posted on Sep 19, 2010    

Hustle Crow
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Total Ratings: 21
Rating:  32121
Remix with Lil Wayne will take off on radio


Posted on Feb 02, 2011    

misslovalova
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Total Ratings: 6
Rating:  43211
sweet and tasty as i love it !!!!


Posted on Feb 14, 2011    

LinnSnappNY
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Total Ratings: 5
Rating:  54321
OMG! Mike Posner is O.K., but this song is BEAST! OMG it's soooooooooooo AmAzInG!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Posted on Jun 11, 2011    

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