Mike Sabath
about the artist
Mike Sabath believes in the power of human connection — the foundation of his artistic vision. Since childhood, the New York native has used music to communicate his thoughts, hoping his projects will remind listeners they can exchange energy. "Music is such a large part of the kid in me," he says. "My art is to bring people back to that place of play and pure love."
Growing up with limited musical influence — mainly James Taylor, Nora Jones, and Earth, Wind & Fire — Sabath created his own soundscape using his voice and makeshift percussion. At age 5, he…
MoreMike Sabath believes in the power of human connection — the foundation of his artistic vision. Since childhood, the New York native has used music to communicate his thoughts, hoping his projects will remind listeners they can exchange energy. "Music is such a large part of the kid in me," he says. "My art is to bring people back to that place of play and pure love."
Growing up with limited musical influence — mainly James Taylor, Nora Jones, and Earth, Wind & Fire — Sabath created his own soundscape using his voice and makeshift percussion. At age 5, he received a mini drum set that defined his role in the family band, Lyons Rock, performing covers from Green Day to Journey near his Katonah hometown. After winning an electric guitar in a school raffle, he expanded his abilities, eventually mastering piano, bass, and more.
Sabath discovered music's transformative potential early. He wrote his first song to express feelings for an elementary school crush and later raised thousands for local charities through his compositions. "I always felt seen through music, but ultimately it was my means of connection. I wanted to use it to bring people together," he says. "That is still my number-one intention."
As a teenager, Sabath broke into the music industry through persistence — sitting in studio hallways to meet people and sneaking into larger studios by pretending to have sessions scheduled. These bold moves paid off. After high school, he deferred Harvard acceptance to pursue music, receiving his first publishing deal just three hours after informing the dean. "The gods really supported me," he says.
Sabath's collaborative career has reached new heights recently. He executive produced RAYE's 2023 album, My 21st Century Blues, helping the British artist reconnect with her authentic voice. The project yielded the hit "Escapism" and earned a record-breaking number of BRIT Awards. He also worked with JADE on "Angel of My Dreams," establishing her solo identity following her decade with Little Mix.
Additionally, Sabath partnered with Shawn Mendes to craft his intimate fifth album Shawn, marking the Canadian's return to music after canceling his 2022 tour to focus on mental health.
While becoming an artist was always his dream, helping others "find their core" led to his success as a songwriter and producer with artists like RAYE, Shawn Mendes, Lizzo, JADE, and Camila Cabello. "I feel I've succeeded as a producer based on how the artist feels once we've finished. It's not about the world's response. It's about seeing the artist the most them I've ever seen," says Sabath. "Now, I want to offer that to myself."