Mike11 featuring Jeremih

Mike11 featuring Jeremih

Mike11 is a rising talent that cannot be defined by genre alone. Not content to be known for just one style, Mike11 reaches deep into his soul to uncover new musical depths with his work, incorporating sounds from his culture and childhood and effortlessly combining them with other musical genres. Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, musician, songwriter, and record producer Mike11 (Mike Eleven) discovered his musical calling at the age of 10 while watching a singing talent show on television. Captivated by the sincere passion displayed in the songs and beautiful melodies, Mike11 sought out to become a Fado singer, but it wasn’t long before the talented musician trained and excelled in playing the Portuguese Guitar. Guided under the direction of acclaimed Portuguese guitarist Arménio de Melo, Mike11 took it upon himself to learn as much as he could about the instrument diligently honing his craft at every opportunity. Early in Mike11’s youth and musical career, as he progressed in his studies of the guitar, things began to fall into place for him. Not long after studying under the instruction of del Melo, Mike11 met Portuguese Guitar legend Carlos Gonçalves - his most significant reference, and one of Mike11’s greatest encouragers and supporters during that time. After years of training and perfecting his craft, Mike11 began performing at some of the most prestigious Fado Houses in Lisbon including O Faia, Luso, and Mesa de Frades. In 2012, at the age of 15, Mike11 was honored with the Revelation Award at Amalia Rodrigues Awards. A regular presence throughout the finest Fado Houses in Lisbon, Mike11 is part of the new generation of guitarists that emerged at the beginning of the 21st century. Over the years, Mike11 has performed on dozens of stages sharing his fresh and unique interpretation of music, largely influenced by the likes of artists such as Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, and Johnny Depp. Mike11’s ambition lies in carving out his own path and creating music the way he hears it. With this newfound creativity and desire to stand out from other musicians, Mike11’s signature style has opened up the doors for the rising star. He has toured with the most notable Portuguese and international singers. As he continued to refine his sound, Mike11 started implementing other genres of music including R&B and Hip-Hop. His interest in other genres allowed him to expand his artistry bringing his style to an entirely different level. Mike11

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