Detroit singer, songwriter, sometimes-rapper, and producer Mike Posner drops a relatable song in “Song About You” encompassing the aftermath of a break-up.

“Put all your stuff in a box in my room / I don’t wanna write no song about you.” Too late Mike Posner, because apparently, you already have.  The versatile singer, songwriter, sometimes-rapper, and producer definitely brings some personality to the music industry, even if he’s underrated.  Nonetheless, being nominated for a Grammy, particularly Song of the Year (“I Took a Pill in Ibiza”) is quite a prestigious honor.  Posner returns with a new single in 2018, “Song About You.”

“Song About You” thrives off of its funky pop groove.  Compared to the music that appeared on his sophomore album At Night, Alone., “Song About You” is a complete contrast.  This is positive in the sense that Posner is the restless, continuingly evolving artist.  Perhaps it makes it hard to pinpoint his identity, but give him credit for the experimentation.  The concept is simple however.  Posner is struggling with a break-up – the loss of a girlfriend.  Basically, this song that he doesn’t want to write about her is all about her, evidenced by how it’s affecting his life – “Try to be productive at work, I just can’t / I miss you a lot, but I ain’t comin’ back.”  He even busts a rhyme on the bridge, which features faster rhythms and more lyrics.

Final Thoughts 

Does Posner change the world with “Song About You?” No, but he expresses his feelings, and most importantly, they’re incredibly relatable.  I’m not certain that we’ll talk much about this particular song in the months to come, but, for now, it’s definitely worth mentioning, and listening to.

Mike Posner • Song About You – Single • Island • Release: 9.10.18

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