Mike Posner is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. He has collaborated with such artists as Kid Cudi, Wale, Big Sean, Bun B, One Be Lo, Eric Holljes, and 3OH!3. He worked with Don Cannon and DJ Benzi on his first mixtape, "A Matter of Time," which was released in early 2009. In early 2009, he hired manager Daniel Weisman of Elitaste, Inc, who also manages Wale.
In July 2009, Posner signed a major label deal with J Records (RCA/Sony).
Posner's second mixtape, "One Foot Out The Door" was released on October 27, 2009.
The web series accompanying this mixtape, also titled "One Foot Out The Door," first aired on September 30, and ran every other week through December 2009.
He performed on national television for the first time on the TV show Last Call with Carson Daly on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.
In 2015-16, his comeback single "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" charted in the Top 10 in dozens of countries. In 2021, Posner's 2010 single "Please Don't Go" went viral on TikTok, where where users would wear a scarf and glasses and drive in a car.
Bring Me Down
Mike Posner Lyrics
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I love the best hos
I grow the best weed
And blow the best smoke
Mama, they love me from NY here back to Fresno
But they trying to bring your son
Down like the West Coast
Still instrumental on top of these instrumentals
But it's too hard to pretend to
You ain't been thru what I been thru
Man, I charge it to the game
It's cool, I got my incidentals
Bitch, I'm doing everything I planned to
I'm with a girl that's just too much for you to handle
my mans will squeeze the handle
And put you on a mantle
Respect a nigga doing everything that you can't do
The lyrics of Mike Posner feat. Big Sean's song "Bring Me Down" describe the lifestyle and success of the artist, who is being recognized and appreciated in different places like New York and Fresno. However, he acknowledges that there are people who are trying to bring him down, but he is determined to keep pushing forward.
The song speaks about the difficulties and risks of fame and living a lavish lifestyle. The artist highlights his indulgence in the best drinks, women, and weed, and the consequences that come with it. Though he acknowledges the difficulty in pretending to be like others, he remains determined and motivated, charging his experiences to the game.
The lyrics also contain a sense of defiance against those who wish to bring him down, showcasing the strength and resiliency of the artist. Big Sean's verse indicates that the artist is surrounded by loyal friends who are willing to protect him from those who might try to harm him. Overall, "Bring Me Down" is a reflection of the challenges of living a life of fame, success and luxury, with its materialistic indulgence, battles with self-doubt, and strong determinedness to rise above adversities.
Line by Line Meaning
Look, I need the best drinks
I prefer to have the finest quality beverages
I love the best hos
I am attracted to the most attractive women
I grow the best weed
I cultivate the highest quality marijuana
And blow the best smoke
I inhale the highest quality marijuana smoke
Mama, they love me from NY here back to Fresno
My admirers are located across various cities from New York to Fresno
But they trying to bring your son
However, some people are trying to harm me
Down like the West Coast
They are attempting to demote me as if the West Coast is currently experiencing challenges
Still instrumental on top of these instrumentals
I am still creating music on top of already existing instrumentals
I can say that we the same
I could claim that we are similar to each other
But it's too hard to pretend to
However, it is difficult to feign similarity
You ain't been thru what I been thru
You have not experienced the same struggles as I have
Man, I charge it to the game
I accept that it is part of the music industry
It's cool, I got my incidentals
It's okay, I have my incidental expenses covered
Bitch, I'm doing everything I planned to
I am currently fulfilling all my goals
I'm with a girl that's just too much for you to handle
I am romantically involved with someone who would be considered too difficult for you to handle
my mans will squeeze the handle
My allies will take care of any altercations
And put you on a mantle
They will take credit for their success over their opponents
Respect a nigga doing everything that you can't do
You should respect me for accomplishing things that you cannot achieve
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David Macklin
I'm loving where rap is going, thought rap was dead a few years back, niggas like this are gunna keep it on top!
Wild Bill Hampton
Still my go to in the mornings #GetTheBag 2021
azonic2002
there was a time when i thought posner was pretty damn feminine, and then i listened to this mix tape and i got The Layover, and the Brain Trust...feminine voice or not, he makes solid music
Stefani Kurutz
i'm glad mike got BIG SEAN in this...the both of them together sound hella fresh
Tyler Sampson
This track is fire, where can i get this instrumental, i would love to put somethin out on this
Tha Madd1
This defiantly needs a much longer version...REMIX!!!
Stephen L
Best mixtape ever
Bobby Boucher
gets me thru every break up
TUCH
Legendary since I was young I’m 32 now
RHCPisTRUTH
still kicking ass mike