Mike Posner reflects on a decade of success and change in social media post

When Mike Posner leaped to international success a decade ago, his single was perfectly timed to capture social media’s changing musical landscape and growth. Now a decade later, the singer reflects on the changes and growth he has endured in the time since.

Many artists and musicians aim to obtain success and fame, but it often comes at a time in one’s life when decisions and ambitions are marred by youth and a desire to grab an audience’s attention. For Mike Posner, his breakout came via the single I Took A Pill In Ibiza, a track he wrote on his 26th birthday and one that has largely defined his musical legacy. Now ten years later, Posner has taken to social media to reflect on the changes in his life since writing the song and the different views he holds at age 36.

One of the most important and impactful elements of Mike Posner’s career was his relationship with the late Avicii. I Took A Pill In Ibiza was written in part to impress the producer and the two remained good friends even after their massive success. With the passing of time and the wisdom of age, Posner reveals some of the key changes over the decade in a recent post on social media.

In the post, Mike Posner takes a very honest look at the differences in his life at age 26 and 36, eliciting such blunt statements as:

26:I took a pill in Ibiza to show Avicii I was cool and when I finally got sober, felt 10 years older, but fuck it, it was something to do

36: i love myself more than ever, no longer do shit that harms my body to try to get people to like me

Through the post, he goes on to disucss his struggles with relationships and the music industry while revealing the growth and accomplishments he has achieved since then. While mainstream music is no longer his primary focus, he has reconnected with nature, built a stronger relationship with family and even walked across America and climbed Mount Everest. It is a true testament of strength and character for Miek Posner to reveal such insights and a wonderful story of growth and loving oneself.