Mika recalls being told his music was ‘a little too gay’ by industry figures

Mika (Image: Wikipedia Commons)

Mika has spoken out his experience as a gay pop star in the early years of his career in the late 2000s.

In an interview with The i, the ‘Grace Kelly’ singer spoke of the pressures he faced to come out at the peak of his success in 2007, and the scrutiny he endured because of his suspected sexuality.

In particular the artist spoke of hearing US music industry figures saying “We’d love to play this song, but it’s just a little too gay”.

“I think you wouldn’t be able to get away with some of those comments and articles today. I was accused of being brazen, but I think it was brazen homophobia,” Mika said. “I’m 39 years old now, the world’s moved on, so

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