With new album The Origin Of Love on the way, it seems we'll be hearing a lot from Mika come September.
However as something of a musical warm-up, plus to explain where he's coming from, the singer is launching new podcast Radio Mika and has given the play of the first part, Babs To Madeon Via Beirut, exclusively to Q.
You can listen to the full show below, but here's the man himself to explain exactly what it's all about...
Mika: "I started off in classical music, was thrown into it actually, kicked out of school at the age of 10 unable to read or write, the next best thing was to make music, so I sang.
"I worked as a classical singer and wanted to write pop songs. I grew up listening to jazz, soul, reggae, pop, 60s rock and everything else. It wasn't about lifestyle or icons, it was about music. As we moved from place to place, it was my tape collection that I kept bringing around with me.
"To this day the music I make is a result of this clash of cultures and the constant desire to figure out where I come from. Making these radio podcasts is a perfect way to explain and explore the strange tapestry of music that I find inspiring or that just make me feel good. From Streisand to Cornelius, this is the antidote to snobs and their boxes."
For more, including details of later parts of Radio Mika head to Mikasounds.com.
12:25 PM | 09/07/2012
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wow, it's fantastic hear him. I like the musical selection and his voice, again.
Posted by Alberto Rojas at 1:25 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
This is amazing!!! I love his voice and I can't wait for new episode :)
Posted by LilMissGolden at 2:24 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
Great to hear his voice!!!!
Posted by Nikita at 3:30 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
Sooooooo GUDE :
MORE PLEEZ.
YOUR VOICE, Sir, is like melted butter, MIKA
Posted by Alice C. at 4:22 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
Its so wonderful to ear you talk about you music and what you love! Can not wait to ear more. Thank you so much to let us in your world! Its a very beautiful world! Love you Sunshine! xxxxxxx
Posted by Lise Charette at 4:36 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
Magnífico. Apenas tengo palabras para expresar esta sorpresa de Mika. Gracias. Y continúa, por favor.
Posted by belen at 4:40 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
Love this First Radio Podcast! You are so intelligent when you talk! Love to ear what you love and now we know where you come from and no wonder that you make the music that you make! WOW!!! Just wonderful Sunshine! xxxx
Posted by Lise Charette at 4:54 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
I really like tgis Radio Mika podcast. It is very different than I imagined. I found uit extraordinary & very informative. I think Mika is about to hit the stratosphere with his new music & new sound. I have heard 5 songs from the new album - I can't get them out of my head. I am sure the Prince of Pop will have a banner year.
Kudos Mika!
Now more good news as the Mika Fan Club is improving becoming a safe, friendly & FUN place like it used to be before the "Brutal Five" bullied too may fans.
Kudos MFC!
Posted by Kodes100 at 6:14 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
I really like tgis Radio Mika podcast. It is very different than I imagined. I found uit extraordinary & very informative. I think Mika is about to hit the stratosphere with his new music & new sound. I have heard 5 songs from the new album - I can't get them out of my head. I am sure the Prince of Pop will have a banner year.
Kudos Mika!
Now more good news as the Mika Fan Club is improving becoming a safe, friendly & FUN place like it used to be before the "Brutal Five" bullied too may fans.
Kudos MFC!
Posted by Kodes100 at 6:14 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
I really like tgis Radio Mika podcast. It is very different than I imagined. I found uit extraordinary & very informative. I think Mika is about to hit the stratosphere with his new music & new sound. I have heard 5 songs from the new album - I can't get them out of my head. I am sure the Prince of Pop will have a banner year.
Kudos Mika!
Now more good news as the Mika Fan Club is improving becoming a safe, friendly & FUN place like it used to be before the "Brutal Five" bullied a few Mika fans.
Kudos MFC!
Posted by Kodes100 at 6:15 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
I really like tgis Radio Mika podcast. It is very different than I imagined. I found uit extraordinary & very informative. I think Mika is about to hit the stratosphere with his new music & new sound. I have heard 5 songs from the new album - I can't get them out of my head. I am sure the Prince of Pop will have a banner year.
Kudos Mika!
Now more good news as the Mika Fan Club is improving becoming a safe, friendly & FUN place like it used to be before the "Brutal Five" bullied a few Mika fans.
Kudos MFC!
Posted by Kodes100 at 6:18 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
I hadnt heard the music on Podcast Before but was very nice lady's voice lovely
Posted by Catherine Corrigan at 6:18 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
I really like tgis Radio Mika podcast. It is very different than I imagined. I found uit extraordinary & very informative. I think Mika is about to hit the stratosphere with his new music & new sound. I have heard 5 songs from the new album - I can't get them out of my head. I am sure the Prince of Pop will have a banner year.
Kudos Mika!
Now more good news as the Mika Fan Club is improving becoming a safe, friendly & FUN place like it used to be before the "Brutal Five" bullied a few Mika fans.
Kudos MFC!
Posted by Kodes100 at 6:22 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
Well put, Mika: "... it wraps around you so effortlessly." Love your music selection! Good job! X
Posted by Luna at 8:29 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
Well put, Mika: "... it wraps around you so effortlessly." Love your music selection! Good job! X
Posted by Luna at 8:31 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
Brilliant podcast, good job xx
Posted by Raya at 9:02 PM | 09/07/2012 | Report Abuse
Mika your great. Thank you for sharing your best moments. no one else is like you.
Posted by Jaleh Simpson at 2:57 AM | 10/07/2012 | Report Abuse
Mika you are great. Thank you for sharing your good moments. No one else is like you.
Posted by Jaleh Simpson at 3:21 AM | 10/07/2012 | Report Abuse
Amazing! Mika is so intelligent, great musician, songs fabulous and stunning voice! Great first podcast, looking forward more :)
Posted by Katia at 4:36 AM | 10/07/2012 | Report Abuse
Quelle idée fantastique! Ça sonne si bien que j'ai l'impression d'avoir Mika dans la même pièce que moi!
Mille merci de partager ton univers musical avec nous.
Que de belles découvertes! C'est capoté!!!
Posted by sonia boucher at 4:50 AM | 10/07/2012 | Report Abuse
Amazing! Mika is so intelligent, great musician, songs fabulous and stunning voice! Great first podcast, looking forward more :)
Posted by Katia at 5:03 AM | 10/07/2012 | Report Abuse
The Radio Mika Podcast is very different from what I anticipated. I really enjoyed it! I learned so much how Mika looks at music & how thoroughly eclectic he truly is concerning his craft. This was really a treat!
The five new songs that I have, so far, heard off of "The origin of Love" are Just awesome. Mika is about to go through the stratosphere.
Kudos Mika!
Now more good news as the Mika Fan Club finally improves to become the safe, friendly & FUN place it used to be. The "Brutal Five" are changing their ways:):)
Kudos MFC!
Posted by Kodes100 at 10:58 AM | 10/07/2012 | Report Abuse
I looooove Mika! I'm so glad he did this so I have something to look forward to! Can't wait for the new album!
Posted by Cassidy K at 10:09 PM | 10/07/2012 | Report Abuse
His knowledge in music and the arts astounds me.
Posted by anjum at 11:05 PM | 10/07/2012 | Report Abuse
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