marian538 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 ANGRY MIKA FIRES BACK AT McGEE ; Singer's fury at Brits rant POP sensation Mika has hit back at music mogul Alan McGee after he criticised the singer's Brit nomination. In an exclusive interview with the Record, McGee attacked many of those up for gongs, including Sir Paul McCartney and Coldplay, as well as saying the awards should be scrapped. During his rant, ex-Creation Records boss McGee, who discovered Oasis and Primal Scream, also blurted out: "Mika should have been shot at birth." Mika is up for a Best Male Solo artist award at the Brits, hosted by Peter Kay in London's Earls Court, on February 16. Beirut-born Mika, 26, fumed: "What does Alan McGee know about me? "Why would what I do relate to him? And why would what I do deserve an opinion from someone like him? "I make music that comes from the circumstances I have lived with. "My music is a direct result of the life I have had and continue to have. "I have always done it from a very organic place that I have been very proud of and without thinking about other people's opinions. "I am a target for certain types of people to criticise. They feel that it increases the attention and column inches they get. "I'm not willing to take part in their little game or retaliate in any way except to say that I don't care. "Let him go off and club with every supermodel in London and rest on the cool laurels that he has laid for himself like prickly thorns. He can keep that life. I'm happy with mine." Mika, born Michael Holbrook Penniman, stormed the British pop scene in 2007 with his infectious brand of melodic pop. His debut album, Life In Cartoon Motion, sold six million copies and spawned hits Grace Kelly, Big Girl (You Are Beautiful), Lollipop and Relax, Take It Easy. Last year's follow-up album, The Boy Who Knew Too Much, was also a million-seller. His rivals for a Brit are Calvin Harris, Dizzee Rascal, Paolo Nutini and Robbie Williams. Mika admitted: "Calvin is brilliant. Paolo is undeniably talented. "Dizzee's had an amazing run and Robbie is establishment now. It's an honour to be nominated with them." http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/yb/140703116 This is our boy !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Don't know if he actually said any of that, but I hope he did. Go, Mika! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naectegale Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 :wub2:well said Mika "I'm not willing to take part in their little game or retaliate in any way except to say that I don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracekelly85 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Go MIKA! Very very well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 :wub2:well said Mika "I'm not willing to take part in their little game or retaliate in any way except to say that I don't care. Well saying "I don't care" is a lie, otherwise he wouldn't have said anything at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naectegale Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 This is the original article - no changes from the one above http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/showbiz/music-news/2010/02/01/exclusive-pop-singer-mika-hits-back-at-music-mogul-alan-mcgee-over-brit-award-criticism-86908-22010309/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naectegale Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Well saying "I don't care" is a lie, otherwise he wouldn't have said anything at all. He was asked - he had to say something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 He was asked - he had to say something "No comment" He said quite a bit, too Oh Mika. (if you read this) I'm just teasing you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaMariaPetra Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Well done, Mika! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Beirut-born Mika, 26, fumed: "What does Alan McGee know about me? "Why would what I do relate to him? And why would what I do deserve an opinion from someone like him? "I make music that comes from the circumstances I have lived with. "My music is a direct result of the life I have had and continue to have. "I have always done it from a very organic place that I have been very proud of and without thinking about other people's opinions. "I am a target for certain types of people to criticise. They feel that it increases the attention and column inches they get. "I'm not willing to take part in their little game or retaliate in any way except to say that I don't care. "Let him go off and club with every supermodel in London and rest on the cool laurels that he has laid for himself like prickly thorns. He can keep that life. I'm happy with mine. Whoa. FIERCE!! Although I wouldn't even give Alan McGee as much credit as Mika does, suggesting that his criticisms of Mika were based on the kind of music Mika makes. If that were the case, this moron would have had more to say than just "Mika should have been shot." I mean, that's not even an opinion of Mika's music, just babblings from some washed-up has-been. Don't know if he actually said any of that, but I hope he did. Go, Mika! Exactly. Love that! If I ever become a zombie, his is the first brain I am going after. (The highest possible compliment among my circle of friends.) You and me both, sistah. That line was definitely the product of a very edible brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 It is official. Mika DEFINITELY reads our forum :naughty: I don't think I need more proof lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 It is official. Mika DEFINITELY reads our forum :naughty: I don't think I need more proof lol Or he has Mika Google alerts sent to his email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 "I am a target for certain types of people to criticise. They feel that it increases the attention and column inches they get. " Totally agree that. McGee said all that nonsence just to make people pay attention to him. Really glad to read Mika's answer to him. t4p:thumb_yello: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Or he has Mika Google alerts sent to his email. :roftl: I'm gonna go with "Mika reads the MFC" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 :roftl: I'm gonna go with "Mika reads the MFC" Well unless Mika was randomly just talking about this guy, I'm assuming someone asked him about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Well unless Mika was randomly just talking about this guy, I'm assuming someone asked him about it. And the response was..."Yes I know about it. It was posted on my forum. I stalk my fans, y'know." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 :roftl: I'm gonna go with "Mika reads the MFC" I'm gonna go with this too:roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiibet Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Oh, that's our boy!!! Very well said, so proud of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Don't know if he actually said any of that, but I hope he did. Go, Mika! It sounds like him... I love him for always responding in such an intelligent way and standing up for what he believes in but without hurting anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marian538 Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 And the response was..."Yes I know about it. It was posted on my forum. I stalk my fans, y'know." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 It sounds like him... I love him for always responding in such an intelligent was and standing up for what he believes in but without hurting anyone. In the words of GaGa...and sometimes I think it's quite true..."He ate my heart and then he ate my brain". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Get In Mika Well said , the man is a complete prick He may have discovered Oasis , they done a few good albums then lost the plot totally and now .. no more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiibet Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I love him for always responding in such an intelligent was and standing up for what he believes in but without hurting anyone. Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I think he couldn't resist reading the thread after reading the title:roftl: But HELL YEAH BRO! Tell 'em whadaaaap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 It sounds like him... I love him for always responding in such an intelligent was and standing up for what he believes in but without hurting anyone. He doesnt bow down to those levels at all does he .. but the words cut deep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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