Mika

The Profile

Lebanese-born British singer-songwriter and performer known for vibrant pop hooks and soaring falsetto, breaking out in 2007 with Life in Cartoon Motion and the hit single Grace Kelly.

Debut album Life in Cartoon Motion was released on February 5, 2007 and includes Grace Kelly, Love Today, Relax (Take It Easy), Happy Ending, Lollipop, and Big Girl (You Are Beautiful). Follow-up The Boy Who Knew Too Much features We Are Golden and a duet with Imogen Heap on By the Time.

Five DeBaser reviews size up Mika’s bright, theatrical pop. The debut Life in Cartoon Motion draws praise for hooks like Grace Kelly, Love Today, and Happy Ending, with some pushback on lighter cuts. The Boy Who Knew Too Much is seen as a colorful, maturing follow-up led by We Are Golden. Strong vocals and falsetto flair dominate; critics note 80s glam/dance echoes and Mercury comparisons. Overall: enjoyable, not revolutionary.