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
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)PeakpositionSweden (Sverigetopplistan)SwedishCharts.com: Mikrofonkåt page by Petter53
September version
In 2010, the song was re-recorded and released by Swedish singer-songwriter Petra Marklund (performing as 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. 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, Petra Marklund 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.
Chart performance Marklund's cover 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. It was also the second-highest selling single in Sweden in 2010, selling over 300,000 copies and receiving the highest certification of 8× Platinum. As of May 2012, it is listed as number 30 in Sweden's Best Of All Time.
Weekly charts Chart (2010)PeakpositionEuropean Hot 100 Singles 76Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)1
Year-end charts Chart (2010)PositionSweden (Sverigetopplistan)2Chart (2011)PositionSweden (Sverigetopplistan)7
Release history RegionDateFormatLabelDenmark12 November 2010Digital downloadCatchy TunesSwedenFinlandNorwayDenmark21 December 2010Digital download – Extended RemixFinlandNorwaySweden
Me & My Microphone
"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, the song is a commercial failure.
The song was released in the United States on 12 April 2011 as the first international single from Love CPR, while becoming the third single in Scandinavia, following "Mikrofonkåt" and "Resuscitate Me." September performed the song live on the Norwegian-Swedish television talk show Skavlan on 14 January 2011.
Composition
"Me & My Microphone" was written by Thomas Rusiak, Niklas Bergwall, rapper Petter, Daniel Alexander, and September, with production credits to Bergwall. The song is an English adaption of "Mikrofonkåt."
Critical reception Scandipop gave the song a positive review, praising the bass and lyrics, while calling the song "pop genius." This Must Be Pop listed the track as their no.1 single of November to coincide with its UK release.
Music video According to Stephanie K., A&R of September's US label Robbins Entertainment, a music video for the song has been planned. 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."
September performed the song for the first time on the Scandinavian talk show Skavlan. Her performance on the show received positive reception from Scandipop, who called it "fierce."
Track listing Scandinavian digital and CD extended play
"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) PeakpositionUS Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)http://www.billboard.com/artist/278654/september/chart?f=348 15
Release history RegionDateFormatLabelBelgium11 February 2011Digital downloadMostikoSweden14 February 2011CD singleCatchy TunesNorway25 February 2011Digital downloadCatchy Tunes/Family Tree Music ABUnited States12 April 2011Digital downloadRobbins EntertainmentUnited Kingdom4 December 2011Digital downloadAll Around The World
Other versions In 2004, Petter released a music video on Sony BMG for the song.Music video for "Mikrofonkåt" by Petter There is also a cover version by Teo Holmer.SwedishCharts.com: "Mikrofonkåt" page by Teo Holmer
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