album · September 17, 2012
The Origin of Love
Casablanca Records/Island UKSee this day
popsynth-popdance-pop
A 2012 effort that saw Mika move towards a more personal and thematic lyrical approach, exploring love and identity with a synth-heavy, danceable sound.
- The album was co-produced by Mika himself, alongside Nick Hodgson and Fraser T. Smith.
- It featured collaborations with artists including Pharrell Williams and Nick Littlemore of Empire of the Sun.
- While not reaching the chart heights of his debut, it was seen as a stylistic maturation and a fan favorite.
Mika is a pop singer-songwriter from Beirut, Lebanon, best known for his colorful, maximalist style and genre-bending approach. "The Origin of Love" was released in the third year of his career, following a period of significant global success with his first two albums.
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