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Mika Showcases Debut Album
Andy has a report from the "secret" Mika showcase in New York City last night, which I unfortunately had to miss. I can't believe that Mika all of a sudden is just everywhere. It is probably what happens when music honcho Tommy Mottola is on your side.
I'm just wondering why Mika's '70s flavored pop was singled out and chosen to be pushed out to the masses as opposed to Scissor Sisters' like-minded music (both are signed to Universal). Is it because Mika decided to get back into the closet and is perhaps more marketable that way? Gay innuendo worked for Elton John, Darren Hayes and Freddie Mercury for years during their career. Who knows.
In any event, I'm happy that Mika adds much needed flavor to mainstream radio. (Photo by MediaEater)
January 23, 2007 | Permalink
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Aww..it's almost not fair you couldn't be there, since you've been championing his talent long before anyone else caught on to it!
Posted by: Q Project at Jan 23, 2007 9:21:59 PM
It wasn't that secret was it? If you are on his mailing list you knew about the show.
A few thoughts: 1) He's new and people like new. 2) There is not a collective WOW about the Scissters new CD. It's not as good as the first one IMO and I can't put my finger on why. 3) Mika is benefitting from the new Brit chart rules, but I don't think Americans know who he is, do they? 4) He's clearly ambitious.
Re sexuality- he is a Lebanese (is that it?) Brit. I doubt he likes to talk about bum love. Heh heh. If he's gay, he'll either come out or be outed eventually. It's like peeling away layers. Why give it all away now? He just should not wait too long.
And if he is straight, he's gonna have a lot of men hitting on him.
Posted by: xolondon at Jan 24, 2007 6:51:04 AM
I made it out to the LA showcase and thought it was great. I wrote a review if anybody is interested.
Posted by: Dan at Jan 26, 2007 3:52:32 PM
