EPISODE · May 19, 2024 · 1H 44M
How a Viral Moment Changed Everything for This Singer | Michael Minelli
from Mike Squires & Friends · host Creative Evolution Studios
A great voice will tell you exactly who's behind it. When Michael Minelli sings, you know it's him. With show-stopping delivery, dynamic range, and timeless panache, the Connecticut born & raised singer/songwriter immediately sets himself apart. It's no surprise he's earned the praise of everyone from Ryan Seacrest to BuzzFeed. For Minelli, it's all a matter of soul. "Soul is the core of everything," he affirms. "It's that thing you can't put your finger on. Anytime somebody hears my music, I want them to immediately say, 'That's a Michael Minelli record? With over a decade of experience as an artist, Minelli seems to finally have hit his stride gaining millions of views, hundreds of thousands of followers & a 300% increase in streams all during the first month of being active on tiktok singing his song in public all over the country. This has even got him on the bill for national tours, big festivals & even fox news! With the world at his fingertips, Michael set the foundation for 2022 to be the long awaited explosion he dreamed of as a kid. With major label deals, huge sponsorships, viral videos & an experienced team in his back pocket, there's no telling where you might see him next! Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by DistroKid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Minelli: https://www.instagram.com/mrminelli/ Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ 0:00 Intro 3:30 Mike vs Michael 5:50 Being Present 6:19 Growing Up Michael Minelli 8:20 Jobs Before Music 12:00 Sacrifice 13:00 E3 Dance Crew 19:00 Losing 20:10 The Goonies 24:50 All Of Me 28:30 The Doubters 30:20 Motivation 32:32 Decompressing 36:50 Setbacks 42:20 First Moment of Success 45:11 Your Image 49:40 Futuristic Collab Album 54:40 Artists Looking Out 59:30 The Guy Who Sings In Public 1:06:20 Tour Getting Cancelled 1:09:04 Almost Getting Kicked Out 1:12:15 Give It A Try 1:14:30 Being An Artist is Hard 1:18:40 Touring with Anees 1:29:20 The Highs & Lows 1:32:20 Long Time Coming Tour 1:39:00 What’s Next For Minelli 1:42:46 Disrespectful After Our Talk at 3:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A great voice will tell you exactly who's behind it. When Michael Minelli sings, you know it's him. With show-stopping delivery, dynamic range, and timeless panache, the Connecticut born & raised singer/songwriter immediately sets himself apart. It's no surprise he's earned the praise of everyone from Ryan Seacrest to BuzzFeed. For Minelli, it's all a matter of soul. "Soul is the core of everything," he affirms. "It's that thing you can't put your finger on. Anytime somebody hears my music, I want them to immediately say, 'That's a Michael Minelli record? With over a decade of experience as an artist, Minelli seems to finally have hit his stride gaining millions of views, hundreds of thousands of followers & a 300% increase in streams all during the first month of being active on tiktok singing his song in public all over the country. This has even got him on the bill for national tours, big festivals & even fox news! With the world at his fingertips, Michael set the foundation for 2022 to be the long awaited explosion he dreamed of as a kid. With major label deals, huge sponsorships, viral videos & an experienced team in his back pocket, there's no telling where you might see him next! Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by DistroKid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Minelli: https://www.instagram.com/mrminelli/ Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ 0:00 Intro 3:30 Mike vs Michael 5:50 Being Present 6:19 Growing Up Michael Minelli 8:20 Jobs Before Music 12:00 Sacrifice 13:00 E3 Dance Crew 19:00 Losing 20:10 The Goonies 24:50 All Of Me 28:30 The Doubters 30:20 Motivation 32:32 Decompressing 36:50 Setbacks 42:20 First Moment of Success 45:11 Your Image 49:40 Futuristic Collab Album 54:40 Artists Looking Out 59:30 The Guy Who Sings In Public 1:06:20 Tour Getting Cancelled 1:09:04 Almost Getting Kicked Out 1:12:15 Give It A Try 1:14:30 Being An Artist is Hard 1:18:40 Touring with Anees 1:29:20 The Highs & Lows 1:32:20 Long Time Coming Tour 1:39:00 What’s Next For Minelli 1:42:46 Disrespectful After Our Talk at 3:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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