Mike Singer: time as a “DSDS” judge was a “defining step”

Mike Singer (21) was a member of the jury for the last “Deutschland sucht den Superstar” season with pop titan Dieter Bohlen (67). For the new “DSDS” edition, for which the castings are currently running, he is not on board again. That doesn’t make him sad – the singer takes “a lot of self-confidence” with him from the show, as he said in an interview with the news agency spot on news. In addition, the 21-year-old, who will be releasing his new interpretation of Alphaville’s “Forever Young” on August 6, reveals what he thinks of the new “DSDS” judges, why he has changed labels and what ambitious fitness plans he has set for himself .

You have changed the label. What made you take this step?

Mike Singer: A change of scenery, new music, new inspiration and a good team. At the age of 14 or 15 I was already standing in front of the Universal building in Berlin and dreamed of being part of this label at some point. Now the time has come and I am more than ready.

The castings for “DSDS” are currently running. Are you sad that you are not part of the jury again this year?

Singer: I’m not sad. I’m happy that I was there with Dieter on the last season, it was a great and inspiring time for me.

Looking back, what did you take away from the show? Have you been able to learn anything yourself?

Singer: Definitely a lot of self-confidence. This trip was a very formative step in my life. As a young person, judging other younger and older singers is not that easy.

What do you think of this year’s jury?

Singer: I think Florian Silbereisen is cool, I don’t know the others personally.

Are you going to watch the season on TV?

Singer: Of course I’ll take a look – I’m mainly interested in how the new talents are doing.

You have announced that you want to get into “100 percent training”. What are your plans to keep fit? What are your goals?

Singer: I’m trying to change my diet to avoid carbohydrates. Of course there are also “cheat days”, but I try to do sport three to four times a week.

With your new single “Forever Young” you cover the famous song by Alphaville. What do you personally associate with the hit?

Singer: The song was created in a very special studio moment. I freestyled to the beat and the hook idea “Forever Young” from Alphaville came to me automatically. That can only mean that the song is burned into my head.

What makes your reinterpretation so special?

Singer: We have created something completely new! The song puts you in a good mood and can be heard in various moments, whether at a party or while relaxing in the car. The sounds, guitars and drums are very fresh and modern. The hook breaks the whole thing and completes the work.

Would you like to be “forever young” as the song sings about?

Singer: I definitely want to stay young in my head.

Do you have any vacation plans for this year?

Singer: I was first in Fuerteventura with my band, now we’re starting again with concerts that I’m really looking forward to. Maybe again spontaneously to Italy or Mallorca.

What other professional and personal plans do you have for this year?

Singer: We have been working on my new album for a long time, we have just shot the first video for my single “Forever Young”. In addition, there are so many other preparations going on for next year, not to forget my own clothing brand and of course the tour preparations. Otherwise, I only wish for some time with my family and health during this difficult time with Corona.