Michael Marcagi Explained

Michael Marcagi
Background:	person
Birth Place:	Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Years Active:	2023–present
Label:	Warner

Michael Marcagi is an American singer-songwriter from Cincinnati, Ohio.^[1]

Early life and education

Marcagi was raised in the suburbs of Cincinnati and attended Anderson High School. In 2014, he graduated from Thomas More University (then known as Thomas More College), where he played collegiate golf.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Career

Prior to his solo career, Marcagi performed in a band called the Heavy Hours.^[5]

Marcagi released his solo debut single, "The Other Side", in December 2023. The following month, he announced he had signed to Warner Records and released a second single, "Scared to Start".^[6] Aided by popularity on TikTok, "Scared to Start" marked Marcagi's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. Both singles were included on Marcagi's debut EP, American Romance, released in February 2024.^[7]

Discography

Extended plays

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Details	Peak chart positions
US ^[8]	CAN ^[9]
American Romance	Released: February 8, 2024 Format: Digital download Label: Warner	195	70

Singles

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Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
US ^[10]	AUS ^[11]	CAN ^[12]	IRE ^[13]	NZ ^[14]	NOR ^[15]	SWE ^[16]	SWI ^[17]	UK ^[18]	WW ^[19]
"The Other Side"	2023	—	—	—	84	—	—	—	—	—	—		American Romance
"Scared to Start"	2024	54	12	20	4	13	13	19	16	9	35	ARIA: 2× Platinum^[20] BPI: Gold^[21] IFPI SWI: Gold^[22] MC: 2× Platinum^[23] RMNZ: Gold^[24]

Notes and References

1. Web site: n.a. . About . Michael Marcagi . 16 February 2024.
2. Web site: Turer . Adam . TMC golfer closes out senior season on top . Cincinnati Enquirer . 16 February 2024.
3. Web site: Hardin . Marc . Ex-Moeller standout Lykins leads in Met qualifying . Cincinnati Enquirer . 16 February 2024.
4. Web site: n.a. . PAC Men's Golfer of the Week . Presidents' Athletic Conference . 16 February 2024.
5. Web site: Moor . Ashley . Cincinnati Native Michael Marcagi Releases Debut EP with Warner Records . CityBeat . 16 February 2024.
6. Web site: Coffey . Cailean . GoldenPlec . Michael Marcagi – Interview . 16 February 2024.
7. Web site: Zellner . Xander . Hot 100 First-Timers: Michael Marcagi Arrives With Breakthrough Solo Single 'Scared to Start' . Billboard . 16 February 2024.
8. Billboard 200: Week of April 20, 2024. Billboard. April 16, 2024.
9. Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of April 20, 2024. Billboard. April 16, 2024.
10. Billboard Hot 100: Week of April 20, 2024 . . April 16, 2024.
11. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Singles for week of 25 March 2024 . . March 25, 2024 . March 22, 2024.
12. Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Week of April 20, 2024 . . April 16, 2024.
13. Web site: Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 12 April 2024. Official Charts Company. April 12, 2024.
14. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart . . April 15, 2024 . April 12, 2024.
15. Web site: Singel 2024 uke 12 . Topplista . March 23, 2024.
16. Web site: Veckolista Singlar, vecka 15, 2024 . . April 12, 2024.
17. Web site: Michael Marcagi – Scared to Start . Swiss Singles Chart . March 24, 2024.
18. Web site: Official Singles Chart Top 100 . . March 29, 2024.
19. Billboard Global 200 – Week of April 20, 2024 . . April 16, 2024.
20. Australia. single. 2024. July 31, 2024.
21. United Kingdom. Michael Marcagi. June 9, 2024.
22. Switzerland. Michael Marcagi. August 16, 2024.
23. Canada. Michael Marcagi. August 16, 2024.
24. New Zealand. single. Michael Marcagi. Scared to Start. 2024. 5791. April 12, 2024.