MIKOLAS Returns with Bold New Era, Drops “SAMBA” as First Single from Upcoming Album “II” and sells out Lucerna Great Hall in 7 minutes

One of the Czech Republic’s most streamed artists, MIKOLAS, launches a brand-new musical era with the release of his single SAMBA, the first track from his highly anticipated second studio album, II. Alongside this release, MIKOLAS announced his return show in Lucerna Great Hall (2500 capacity) which sold out in little over 7 minutes. “I am both humbled and excited. Its a huge responsibility towards the fans and I know they are up for a great show. I cant wait.” Following the triple platinum success of his debut album ONE (source: IFPI, released March 22, 2024), which just recently surpassed 120 million Spotify streams, SAMBA offers fans a taste of what’s next: the darker, fiercer alter ego version of MIKOLAS. To celebrate, MIKOLAS hosted a grand VIP release party on April 24 in Prague – his first fan-centered live event in years. Fans were able to enter the event for free by signing up through his fan portal at www.mikolas.com. Announced just a week in advance, the night featured a live performance of MIKOLAS’s biggest hits, the live premiere of SAMBA, exclusive merchandise, welcome drinks for fans, and a personal meet & greet for the first 100 attendees. In another surprise move, MIKOLAS unveiled his very own magazine, EMPIRE, during release week. Written in a personal diary style, he invites his fans into the inner circle and opens up directly to them. “I wanted to create a one-of-a-kind, no-filter connection between me and the people who follow me on this crazy journey. And I love it.” He shares an in-depth personal journal of the making of the album and the single SAMBA. He also speaks candidly about the struggles on his journey back to Eurovision, revealing that both SAMBA and DELILAH were considered for a return to the Eurovision stage. He breaks down the meaning of SAMBA, answers fan Q&As with advice on confidence, creativity, and the realities of chasing your dream. He lovingly dedicates the first issue to Parketa, MIKOLAS’s late tour manager, and Anna Slováčková, a friend and fellow artist – both of whom passed away recently. The magazine invites readers into the mind of MIKOLAS, offering a rare and intimate perspective on his life and creative process. It is available through the fan portal on his website. The single also carries a social message, with MIKOLAS dedicating SAMBA to single parents. After sharing a personal story of single parenthood in his family through EMPIRE, he says: “It opened my eyes to just how real the struggle of single parents is. It’s not a side story—it’s everywhere. And it deserves attention.” To close out a week of surprises, MIKOLAS announced during the release party that he will hit the Majáles Rap Stage in Prague on April 26 (Biggest festival in the Czech Republic) for the first public performance of SAMBA, marking his return to Czech festival stages with a brand-new energy. His sophomore album II is expected to arrive later this year. MIKOLAS www.mikolas.com SPOTIFY INSTAGRAM TIK TOK YOUTUBE