Cooler Than Me Song Critique

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The song Cooler Than Me, is a debut single by an American singer and songwriter named Mike Posner. Cooler Than Me is a dance-pop type of music. Mike Posner was born February 12, 1988 in Southfield MIchigan. Since it was released it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Top 100. It also reached number one on Billboard Hot Dance Airplay. Mike Posner has another version named “Gigamesh Remix” that was released on Mike Posner’s October 2009 mixtape, One Foot out of Door. Mike posner is known for being a singer. But, he is known for writing many songs. Mike Posner is a very good songwriter and singer. The song is included in his debut album 31 Minutes to Take Off. The album did very well, but Cooler Than Me was a big hit and Mike Posner performed

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