MIKA
MIKA is a Lebanese-born British singer, songwriter and pianist whose theatrical pop spans “Grace Kelly,” French-language albums and 2026’s Hyperlove.
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Overview
- Born
- 18 August 1983, Beirut, Lebanon
- Full name
- Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr.
- Raised
- Paris and London
- Work
- Singer, songwriter, pianist and producer
- Breakout
- “Grace Kelly” and Life in Cartoon Motion, 2007
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in Beirut and raised in Paris and London, MIKA found a way through a difficult childhood in music. In his 2007 BMI interview, he recalled singing professionally as a child, from Royal Opera House recordings to a chewing-gum jingle. Songwriting became the direction he wanted to follow.
The breakthrough.
“Grace Kelly” reached number one in the UK in 2007, and his debut album Life in Cartoon Motion also topped the UK album chart. Songs such as “Relax, Take It Easy,” “Lollipop” and “Love Today” established his mix of theatrical singing, bright melodies and stories about people finding their place.
Across languages and stages.
He went on to collaborate with Ariana Grande and Pharrell Williams, coach on The Voice France and judge X Factor Italy. In 2022 he co-hosted Eurovision in Turin. His first album entirely in French, Que ta tête fleurisse toujours, followed in 2023.
The latest chapter.
Hyperlove arrived in January 2026, his first English-language studio album since 2019. Written from the piano and built with analogue and vintage equipment, it reunites him with Nick Littlemore and adds narration by John Waters. The Spinning Out Tour brought the new songs to the stage.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026HyperloveSinger, songwriter and co-producer
- 2026Coeur Stone (feat. Styleto)Lead artist
- 2023Que ta tête fleurisse toujoursSinger-songwriter
- 2013Popular Song, featuring Ariana GrandeSinger and collaborating artist
- 2007Life in Cartoon MotionSinger-songwriter
Awards
Quotes
The song for me is like a treadmill, and that treadmill is life, life in all its good and all its bad.MIKA, Universal Music Canada
Explaining “Modern Times” when the single was released in October 2025.
Trivia
- His childhood singing jobs included an Orbit chewing-gum jingle, according to his BMI interview.
- His golden retriever Melachi helped inspire “Immortal Love.”
- He recorded a cover of Ringo Sheena’s “Sid to Hakuchūmu” for her 2018 tribute album.
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