Mika recalls being told his music was 'a little too gay' by industry figures

Mika recalls being told his music was 'a little too gay' by industry figures

Mika reflected on his early career saying: "I was accused of being brazen, but I think it was brazen homophobia"

The Piano's Mika was told his music was 'too gay' by industry homophobes

The Piano judge Mika has opened up about being told his music was “too gay” as he dealt with homophobia in the early years of his career. The “Grace Kelly” singer erupted onto the music scene back in 2007, but his ambiguous sexuality almost overshadowed his talent.  Discussing his first few years in the music industry in a new interview with the i, Mika said he was often told: “We’d love to play this song, but it’s just a little too gay.” Reflec…

Despite a #1 Song, Mika Had Complaints About His Sexuality - Instinct Magazine

That was the reality for singer/songwriter Mika, real name Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr. Yeah, I can see why he went with the moniker Mika. His legal name

Mika Opens Up About Industry Homophobia: “Too Gay” for Radio

Singer Mika reveals how his music was labelled “too gay” and how he faced pressure to come out before he was ready. He reflects on the industry’s treatment of LGBTQ+ artists.