Reason Why I Sing - Paperback

by Mike Spears (Author)

Reason Why I Sing is a cautionary tale of Mike Spears's experiences as an artist for a major recording label and his journey through the dark side of the music industry. Names, companies, and other details have been changed in the story to protect the privacy of those involved, but the stories documented are all based on real-life events. Mike details his humble beginnings in small-town Illinois and his journey to Atlanta, a major music city that has produced some of the biggest stars of R&B and other genres. During his time as a signed artist, Mike recalls dealing with sexual manipulation, betrayal, and loss. He writes about losing himself and his values on the way to stardom, as well as his path back to being true to himself and his art. "I am exposing a lot about myself. I become completely naked and allow my flaws to show in this story. I've lived a life where I have pretended to be more than I was, till one day I was sick of myself. I had grown annoyed with who I was because it was fake and lacking substance," says Spears of those days.

Author Biography

Mike Spears, the true definition of multi-talented. Coming from the small impoverished community of Pembroke, Illinois has seasoned Mike with a keen humble spirit that's destined for success. Starting with earning his Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from The Art Institute of Atlanta. Then landing a major recording contract with Universal Music Group, Mike has proven himself as a singer/ songwriter. Leading him to perform and appear on major networks like; MTV, BET, VH1, and FOX. After a few singles failing to chart, and a fully un-released album Mike found himself at odds with life and the music business. Taking a hiatus from the music business to literally travel around world as an Entertainment Host for a cruise line has kept him busy for over three years now. While traveling the world, Mike took out time to write about his life and experiences as a recording artist in a book titled Reason Why I Sing. To protect the identities of those involved in his musical experience, Mike turned what was supposed to be a no-holds-barred tell all story about his experience and life as a signed artist, into a fictional drama-filled cautionary tale. "I am exposing a lot about myself. I become completely naked and allow my flaws to show in this story. I've lived a life where I have pretended to be more than I was, till one day I was sick of myself. I had grown annoyed with who I was because it was fake and lacking substance," says Spears of those days. With great reviews before its' official release, Reason Why I Sing marks a new beginning for Mike Spears.