Mikolas Josef
A Czech pop maverick who broke his country's Eurovision curse with a slick, self-penned performance that demanded the continent's attention.
Born 1995 (age 31)·Czech singer·Birthday: October 4·Millennials
Biography
Mikolas Josef, a Prague native born in 1995, built a career on defying expectations. Before music, his face was his fortune as a model, but his ambition was always sonic. He taught himself production, crafting a blend of pop, hip-hop, and electronic beats with a sharp, charismatic delivery. The Eurovision Song Contest, where the Czech Republic had historically fared poorly, became his proving ground. In 2018, he didn't just participate; he commandeered the stage with 'Lie to Me,' a song he wrote and produced, performing with a kinetic confidence that felt both effortless and meticulously planned. His sixth-place finish was a national record, a watershed moment that announced the Czech Republic as a pop contender. Josef leveraged that spotlight into a sustained international career, touring globally and releasing music that maintains his signature blend of swagger and melody.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Mikolas was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Mikolas Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Mikolas's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Represented the Czech Republic in Eurovision 2018 with 'Lie to Me,' achieving a historic 6th place, the country's best result.
- Wrote, produced, and performed his Eurovision entry, showcasing complete artistic control.
- His single 'Abu Dhabi' reached the top 10 on charts in several European countries, including Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
Did You Know?
He worked as a model in his teens, appearing in campaigns for brands like DIESEL.
He injured his back during a rehearsal for Eurovision but performed the physically demanding routine anyway.
He is multilingual, speaking Czech, English, German, and some Spanish.
“I want to make music that makes people feel good, that makes them dance and forget about their problems.”
