Mikrofonkåt
Mikrofonkåt (literally "Microphone Horny") is a Swedish song written by Swedish rappers Thomas Rusiak and Petter, originally performed by Petter. Taken from Petter's album Mitt sjätte sinne, Mikrofonkåt was ranked #53 on the Swedish Singles Chart in 1999.
In 2010, the Swedish singer September covered it as "Me and My Microphone" in a Europop song that topped the Swedish charts for eleven consecutive weeks.
Petter's version
"Mikrofonkåt" | |
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Single by Petter | |
from the album Mitt Sjätte Sinne | |
Released | 1999 |
Recorded | 1998 |
Genre | Slow rap |
Label | BMG |
Songwriter(s) | Thomas Rusiak, Petter Askergren |
Chart performance
Petter's rap release had a short run in 1999, where it was ranked in the Swedish Singles charts for three weeks. On 28 January 1999, it peaked at #53 on the chart.
Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[1] | 53 |
September's version
"Mikrofonkåt" | ||||
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Single by September | ||||
from the album Love CPR and Så mycket bättre | ||||
Released | 12 November 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
Genre | Eurodance | |||
Length | 2:43 | |||
Label | Catchy Tunes/TV4 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Thomas Rusiak, Petter Askergren, Petra Marklund, Niklas Bergwall and Lendinsky[2] | |||
September singles chronology | ||||
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In 2010, the song was re-recorded and released by Swedish singer September as a single from her fourth studio album Love CPR. The song debuted at number one on the Swedish singles chart Sverigetopplistan, and held the position for eleven consecutive weeks.[3] The song is regarded as one of the 100 most successful singles of all time in Sweden. Following its success, an English-language adaptation titled "Me & My Microphone" was released.
Background and musical structure
Before the song's release, September appeared on the Swedish television program Så mycket bättre ("So much better") from October though December 2010. For each episode of the show, the artists performed cover versions of songs by other artists appearing on the program. When Petter appeared as a guest on 7 November 2010, September sang "Mikrofonkåt" accompanied by new upbeat dance music. The song has a Euro-dance beat, with strong pop elements. It was later announced that the song would be released as a single.[4]
Chart performance
September's song debuted at number one in Sweden and remained in this position for eleven consecutive weeks, making it her first song to be ranked number one in her home country.[5] It was also the second-highest selling single in Sweden in 2010, selling over 300,000 copies and receiving the highest certification of 8X Platinum.[citation needed] As of May 2012, it is listed as number 30 in Sweden's Best Of All Time.[6]
Weekly charts
Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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European Hot 100 Singles[7] | 76 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[5] | 1 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2010) | Position |
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Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[8] | 2 |
Chart (2011) | Position |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[9] | 7 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Denmark[10] | 12 November 2010 | Digital download | Catchy Tunes |
Sweden[11] | |||
Finland[12] | |||
Norway[13] | |||
Denmark[14] | 21 December 2010 | Digital download – Extended Remix | |
Finland[15] | |||
Norway[16] | |||
Sweden[17] |
Me & My Microphone
"Me & My Microphone" | ||||
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Single by September | ||||
from the album Love CPR | ||||
Released | February 11, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
Genre | Eurodance , Trance | |||
Length | 2:45 | |||
Label | Catchy Tunes (Scandinavia), Robbins Entertainment (US), All Around The World, (UK) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Thomas Rusiak, Niklas Bergwall, Petter Alexis, Petra Marklund, Daniel Alexander | |||
Producer(s) | Niklas Bergwall | |||
September singles chronology | ||||
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Alternative cover | ||||
"Me & My Microphone" is a song by Swedish recording artist September released from her fourth studio album Love CPR. The song was written by several writers, including September and fellow Swedish rapper Petter. The song is the English version of "Mikrofonkåt." "Me & My Microphone" has become a modest success for September, reaching number forty-eight on the Belgium (Wallonia) chart. Compared to the original Swedish "Mikrofonkåt," which was number one on the Swedish singles chart for 11 weeks,[3] the song is a commercial failure.
The song was released in the United States on April 12, 2011[18] as the first international single from Love CPR, while becoming the third single in Scandinavia, following "Mikrofonkåt" and "Resuscitate Me."[19] September performed the song live on the Norwegian-Swedish television talk show Skavlan on January 14, 2011.
Composition
"Me & My Microphone" was written by Thomas Rusiak, Niklas Bergwall, rapper Petter, Daniel Alexander, and September, with production credits to Bergwall.[20] The song is an English adaption of "Mikrofonkåt."[3]
Critical reception
Scandipop gave the song a positive review, praising the bass and lyrics, while calling the song "pop genius."[21] This Must Be Pop listed the track as their no.1 single of November to coincide with its UK release.[22]
Music video
According to Stephanie K., A&R of September's US label Robbins Entertainment, a music video for the song has been planned.[23] In the United Kingdom, September has recently departed from her record label, Dance Nation to join her former label, All Around The World. September's first UK single, Satellites, was released through All Around The World in September 2006. Recently, All Around The World have confirmed that videos for "Me & My Microphone" and "Party In My Head" will be produced in order to promote their release in the United Kingdom in the summer of 2011.
Release and promotion
For the US release of the song, the Scandinavian remixes were used, along with "Mikrofonkåt."[24]
September performed the song for the first time on the Scandinavian talk show Skavlan.[25] Her performance on the show received positive reception from Scandipop, who called it "fierce."[25]
Track listing
- "Me & My Microphone" (Original) – 2:48
- "Me & My Microphone" (Extended) – 4:28
- "Me & My Microphone" (Casado & Daif Radio Edit) – 3:40
- "Me & My Microphone" (Casado & Daif Remix) – 6:22
- "Me & My Microphone" (Alex Lamb Radio Edit) – 3:39
- "Me & My Microphone" (Alex Lamb Remix) – 6:45
- "Me & My Microphone" (Punchy Radio Edit) – 3:46
- "Me & My Microphone" (Punchy Remix) – 6:11
- "Me & My Microphone" (Mick Kastenholt & Andrew Dee Remix) – 7:10
- US digital download
- "Me And My Microphone" (Radio Edit) – 2:45
- "Me And My Microphone" (Extended) – 4:24
- "Me And My Microphone" (Punchy Remix) – 6:07
- "Me And My Microphone" (Casado & Daif Remix) – 6:18
- "Me And My Microphone" (Alex Lamb Remix) – 6:41
- "Me And My Microphone" (Mick Kastenholt & Andrew Dee Remix) – 7:03
- "Mikrofonkåt" – 2:43
Charts
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[28] | 41 |
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[29] | 15 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Belgium[26] | February 11, 2011 | Digital download | Mostiko |
Sweden[30] | February 14, 2011 | CD single | Catchy Tunes |
Norway | February 25, 2011[27] | Digital download | Catchy Tunes/Family Tree Music AB |
United States | April 12, 2011[18] | Digital download | Robbins Entertainment |
United Kingdom | December 4, 2011 | Digital download | All Around The World |
Other versions
- In 2004, Petter released a music video on Sony BMG for the song.[31]
- There is also a cover version by Teo Holmer.[32]
References
- ^ SwedishCharts.com: Mikrofonkåt page by Petter[permanent dead link]
- ^ Song credits presented in September's performance at TV show Skavlan broadcast 14 January 2011.
- ^ a b c O'Brien, Jon. "Love CPR - September". allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 3-5-2011.
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- ^ a b "September - Mikrofonkåt (song)". Hung Meiden. Retrieved 14 January 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-02-21. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
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- ^ "Årslista Singlar – År 2010" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
- ^ "Årslista Singlar – År 2011" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
- ^ "Mikrofonkåt (Single) September". iTunes. 12 November 2010. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
- ^ "Mikrofonkåt (Single) September". iTunes. 12 November 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
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- ^ "Mikrofonkåt (Single) September". iTunes. 12 November 2010. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
- ^ "Mikrofonkåt (Extended Remix) - Single". iTunes. 21 December 2010. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
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- ^ "Mikrofonkåt (Extended Remix) - Single". iTunes. 21 December 2010. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
- ^ a b K., Stephanie (April 1, 2011). "September "M & MM" and Greg Parys Why Don't We Just F**k". Robbins Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 26, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ a b "September & Her Microphone go international!". Scanipop. February 28, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ "September - Me & My Microphone". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
- ^ "September: 'Me & My Microphone'". Scandipop. December 10, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on January 1, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2011.
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- ^ K., Stephanie (February 28, 2011). "September News and Updates". Robbins Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ a b "September & Her Microphone!". Scandipop. January 14, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ a b "Me and My Microphone - EP by September". iTunes. Apple Inc. February 11, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ a b "Me and My Microphone - EP by September". iTunes. Apple Inc. February 11, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ "September – Me & My Microphone" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/278654/september/chart?f=348
- ^ "September - Me & My Microphone". swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ Music video for "Mikrofonkåt" by Petter
- ^ SwedishCharts.com: "Mikrofonkåt" page by Teo Holmer