greta Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3id08e9f14f520f15d5e1e7d3c55219167 May 23, 2008 By Lars Brandle, London Mika is making headway with the follow-up album to his mega-hit debut, "Life in Cartoon Motion," Billboard.biz can reveal. Mika caught up with Billboard.biz Thursday afternoon during the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards ceremony, where he collected a gong for songwriter of the year. "I'm writing my second album," he said, confident that at least three tracks were already in the bag. "It's all about building those songs after the process of the first album, and they're coming along, which is comforting." The album, explained the U.K.-based, Lebanese-born singer, doesn't yet have a date. Or a release date. "There's a lot of debate and discussion as to when it will come out though. Now I'm just focusing on writing the songs." When asked whether it would have a similar feel to the first album, Mika gave simply gave this reporter a wry smile. "Life in Cartoon Motion" (Casablanca/Island) has three IFPI Platinum Europe Certifications, for pan-European shipments in excess of three million units. In Britain, the set is certified four-times platinum (1.2 million copies) after 67 weeks on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, where it is currently at No. 54. Mika has a raft of European dates booked this summer, beginning July 3 at the Rock Werchter in Leuven. sophomore...I always loved this word! {from the ancient greek sophos=wise + moros=fool} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessa Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 3 songs in the bag ? 2 of them we already know i guess ! thanks greta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassiopée Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I don't think HJ will be on the album... he always presents HMDYLM like a new song from the second album but never for HJ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Freaka =) Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 sophomore...I always loved this word! {from the ancient greek sophos=wise + moros=fool} [/size][/color] i had no idea! thats so cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Travers Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 now im kind of scared for the second album... anyway what do we have in bag? HDYLM, Loverboy and what? i dont know about HJ, its a really different song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Well good, work on:mf_rosetinted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessa Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I don't think HJ will be on the album... he always presents HMDYLM like a new song from the second album but never for HJ... you're right ! That should have been on the EP.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Lollipop Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 This is good to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackQueen Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hmmmm... Interesting... Thanks Greta, fast as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandra26 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 very good news. Thanks Greta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKateisaKate Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Woot woot. Sounds like things are on track. No pun intended. LAME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 now im kind of scared for the second album... anyway what do we have in bag? HDYLM, Loverboy and what? i dont know about HJ, its a really different song What makes you think Loverboy will be on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlindee Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 What makes you think Loverboy will be on it? Maybe she found another fake blog:lmfao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Travers Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 What makes you think Loverboy will be on it? oh because i read it on his personal BLOG on his personal myspace...lol,no really, i dunno maybe because i love it, its a a good reason,no? hey greta sophomore sounds like suffa, suffer, suffer more, suffer a second time...it makes sense, i like semaphore a lot, nice word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 well... if he needs ideas, all he has to do is come read in here! surely our mini sagas should inspire him for his 2nd album! :naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdlp Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Didn't he sing a new song in NY last year? Century Man I think it was called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Didn't he sing a new song in NY last year? Century Man I think it was called. oh yeah.. forgot about that one... no youtube of it exist as far as i know... shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauruslady Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 thats really good news! just knowing that somethings happening is exciting! personally I hope we don't know any of the songs until they're released. I know that HMDYLM is probably on it, but I don't wanna know the rest till its out, it makes thinngs build up more in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 When asked whether it would have a similar feel to the first album, Mika gave simply gave this reporter a wry smile. T4P Greta! ..... Really can't wait to listen to it....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoodleZ Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 i can't wait for the next album!! i hope that holy johnny is going to be on it cuz i really love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKateisaKate Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Didn't he sing a new song in NY last year? Century Man I think it was called. Yes- I really liked it. It had a lyric that's in "Stuck In The Middle" also. He said he had just finished it that day, so I don't know if he was considering it for the album or if it was just part the whole impromptu show thing. I remember thinking it had some Elton-esque qualities in the voice arrangement, but the writing was pretty interesting. If I remember correctly (I'm trying really hard now ) there was a story going on. It had some very interesting elements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 now im kind of scared for the second album... anyway what do we have in bag? HDYLM, Loverboy and what? i dont know about HJ, its a really different song Loverboy? Where did you hear this? Although I think I'd prefer to have LB and HJ on the album rather than HMDYLM..but meh, it's up to Mika! HJ MAY be on there ... i mean, he's developed the sound since it first appeared on stage (acoustic martin+mika duet --> entire band, fuller sound) but i don't recall ever hearing him say it was gonna be on the second album....just HMDYLM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Yes- I really liked it. It had a lyric that's in "Stuck In The Middle" also. He said he had just finished it that day, so I don't know if he was considering it for the album or if it was just part the whole impromptu show thing. I remember thinking it had some Elton-esque qualities in the voice arrangement, but the writing was pretty interesting. If I remember correctly (I'm trying really hard now ) there was a story going on. It had some very interesting elements. I heard it was "Looking at life from the perspective of a boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 well... if he needs ideas, all he has to do is come read in here!surely our mini sagas should inspire him for his 2nd album! :naughty: yup. The song would be called "My fans are psycho's" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKateisaKate Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I heard it was "Looking at life from the perspective of a boy" Yeah, it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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