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Arjan Interviews Mika (+ Free MP3 Download)

June 27, 2007

British pop phenom Mika, 23, is celebrating chart success around the world with his debut single "Grace Kelly." From Hong Kong to Berlin, and from Tokyo to New York, people are raving about his debut album "Life In Cartoon Motion" that is packed with sugar-sweet, frivolous and ultra-catchy pop tunes.

But even though Mika's music appears to be all about fun, the Lebanese-born singer doesn't shy away from discussing more serious topics in his songs. Take for example, "Billy Brown," which is about a married man falling in love with another man, or "Big Girl," which is about the beauty of plus-sized women.

Pictured on the cover of OUT Magazine this month, Mika has kept mum about his personal life. He refuses to disclose his sexuality and rather lets his music speaks for itself. This has sparked a controversy among bloggers and fans about whether he has a duty to be more forward as a public role model or has a right to maintain his privacy regardless of his fame.

After meeting Mika late 2006, Arjan met up again with the singer recently during his U.S. tour to talk about his global success, feeling like an outcast and the media's fascination with his sexuality. If you're not familiar with the rising star that is Mika, you can download "Relax (Take It Easy)" totally guilt-free here.

Comments

Michael wrote:

Mika is such an inspiration. I love him.

posted at July 2, 2007 01:07 PM

Presly wrote:

Don't worry Mika! The sexuality spectulation will go away in time. When they see that you won't budge, they'll leave you alone. I can't wait to see you live in September! Best Wishes.

posted at July 3, 2007 02:34 PM

Milika wrote:

Hey, it's his personal life guys, it should not matter what his sexualtiy, thats not what he is liked/ famous for, it the MUSIC! which is excellent by the way! good luck.

posted at July 6, 2007 11:39 PM

henry wrote:

I am in love with that boy!!!! (really)

posted at July 9, 2007 12:43 PM

Manuel Olivo wrote:

I love MIKA. Really I couldn't care less about his sexuality. Like Kylie says: "Always leave them wanting more". I like his music so much and have seen some of his live perfomances on youtube and saw that he puts on a great performance live and sounds exactly, if not better, than on his cd that I got tickets to go see him in Manchester, UK. So I'm flying there from Houston, Texas. That's something I have only done for Kylie and Scissor Sisters before.

Manny

posted at July 16, 2007 03:18 PM

Ruby wrote:

i just love Mika!

posted at March 6, 2008 10:05 PM