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Mike Posner - Please Don't Go
Artist: Mike Posner
Producer: Mike Posner
Album: 31 Minutes to Takeoff
Label: RCA
Mike Posner may not be a household name quite yet but, with his first headlining tour on the horizon and an album set to hit stores before the summer’s out, the Duke grad’s clearly poised to blast off to pop superstardom very, very soon. Fresh off the success of lead selection Cooler Than Me, the Michigan singer/songwriter/producer’s back with Please Don’t Go, a follow-up sure to wake up those who’ve been sleeping. Posner’s raspy vocals sound as uniquely appealing as ever as he shares his insecurities regarding a blossoming romance (“If I wake up tomorrow, will you still be here?”), but this time it’s his production that steals the show – featuring upbeat percussion, a killer bassline and, shockingly enough, the tasteful use of Nintendo-esque synths, this joint’s instrumental is one of the best blends of 8-bit nostalgia and cutting edge pop appeal I’ve heard in a minute. But that’s just my take – what do you think, Booth readers? Those who like what they’re hearing should keep it locked for the latest leading up to the August release of Mike Posner’s freshman effort, 31 Minutes to Takeoff.
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on July 26, 2010
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Posner makes audio crack. You might not like his vocals (the man himself acknowledges he is always working to become a better singer), but you cannot deny his writing the producing ability.
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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this song is real good..i havent heard much of Posner's stuff but i like hat i have heard so far
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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Maybe im a little biased because he premiered this song at the concert i just went to on tuesday, but this song is banging! It sounds just as good live, and the production is a killer, this guy has mad talent, and i expect him to be a main-stay in the music industry.
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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It took me a while to get into Cooler Than Me, so I wasn't sure if I was gonna like this song right away as well. But once it started, it instantly grabbed me.
Yeah, Mike's vocals aren't that great, like The-Dream, but he's so talented as a writer, like The-Dream, it's easy to ignore. |
| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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Very good
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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Pretty good. His vocals aren't amazing but they're definitely not bad.
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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Haha, when I heard the tune of the first few words, I was like, 'this sounds like Still Not Over You :S'. But it's nothing like it, is it? Anyway, I reckon the song's production is on point, and I'm liking the uniqueness of Posner's vocals. This is my type of song! Let's see how well this does on the charts.
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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Solid song. I like the swag he has on it. Like a new school Jon B.
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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I'm not fond of what I hear in his raspy pseudo-whisper voice, but it's pretty unique.
I love the man's production work though. It's put him on my radar now. |
| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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I notice a lot of people rate him high but he sounds like a Justin Timberlake with a baby voice. I don't see this guy going anywhere or standing out in any such way. Am I missing something or are you overrating this guy? Production sounds cheap, and like a nintendo beat. I can rarely make all the way through his tracks and I try. Maybe a radio play, but that doesn't say much because radio play is sh!t
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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production was aight....but posner got a thing all his own in my opinion....hes strait...this aight n i feel he"ll do well
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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this is the type of music that gona get mike the big dollarz!
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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I’m feeling this, I like the way the beat kicks in. I can see myself going mad to this in the club.
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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I was put on to Mike Posner by my homie "PrepP" (a fellow collaborator, and member here on DJbooth.net) and I was an instant fan. This song with its didital accents through out is catchy to say the least, as much of Mr. Posner's music is. Didn't know he was a producer too until now. He holds his own on the production work.
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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DJBooth, By fa'a farr the MEANest music community in the galaxy.. maybe in the uni(ted)verse(s).
Mike Posner... ok, cooler than me' never made it to MY mp3 but respectfully is moving up the charts here in NZ. This song imo has def club/dance appeal. Production is catchy... but il stay sitting on the FENCE..for now. |
| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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I am officially a fan
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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Another "I totally understand why people like this, but I don't personally like it" track. Most likely with an eye on the charts, Posner has been steadily moving in a more pop direction - and he's been enormously successful in doing so - and this feels like the epitome of that movement.
Expect this to be a huge hit everywhere but my house.
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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I like this one a lot, I will play it till I don't want to hear it anymore.
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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The reason I became a fan of his:
1. He has the same first name as me. 2. He's the spitting image of myself. The reason I'm still a fan of his: 1. He makes this awesome music, and is finally catching on. (yes Richard, this is one of the better uses of Nintendo synths in production) |
| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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This track sounds simple, but hip at the same time. It is sort of plain, but has some catchy aspects that definitely work. I do like the quirky production.
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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In terms of pop songs, this is great. I like the production, and Mike Posner's vocals sound pretty good on here. Usually I am not a huge fan of pop songs, but I like this.
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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Production makes me feel like I'm listening to a 3oh!3 song, seriously compare the production. That's a good thing though, this guy is gonna be huge, mark my word.
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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Good, but Cooler Than Me was better, still decent.
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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I too, like others, had to listen to Cooler Than Me quite a few times before I dug it. He just reminded me of any other singer who you could tell was not that gifted as a singer, who had a good producer as a friend or something. You can tell he holds back in his vocals to keep on pitch. However, after looking into his work, he's the producer and writer of his own songs, which means he gets to keep the goods, so this dude is going to be around for a long time. Just ask Kanye about being able to spit over your best beats
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| Posted on Jul 27, 2010 |
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I too, like others, had to listen to Cooler Than Me quite a few times before I dug it. He just reminded me of any other singer who you could tell was not that gifted as a singer, who had a good producer as a friend or something. You can tell he holds back in his vocals to keep on pitch. However, after looking into his work, he's the producer and writer of his own songs, which means he gets to keep the goods, so this dude is going to be around for a long time. Just ask Kanye about being able to spit over your best beats
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| Posted on Jul 27, 2010 |
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Yea @Ghouse he does sound like JT but they make different types of music. Mike also puts some humor in his music, listen to his other shit. This cat is very talented and I think he's gonna blow up. This is a really dope joint.
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| Posted on Jul 27, 2010 |
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I love this!
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| Posted on Jul 31, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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this song is crazy, posner is very talented and the production was siiiick . 4,5
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| Posted on Aug 22, 2010 |
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Not impressed at all...Kind of slow and none of the lyrics really stood out for me...
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2010 |
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good song
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2010 |
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love this song!
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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LOVE THIS SONG. ONE OF MY FAVORITES :)
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2010 |
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love it
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2011 |
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nice
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