Looking for Mike Posner? Check the stratosphere. Up-and-coming singer and Duke senior couldn’t stress enough in an interview before Saturday night’s SEE-sponsored concert that he’s doing it, and doing it big. A student by week and touring artist by weekend, Posner’s schedule could make anyone feel unmotivated; a full day of class leads to late nights in the studio, and then his weekends are spent criss-crossing the country with some of hip-hop’s newest talents, Big Sean and Chiddy Bang.

What separates Posner from your typical college artist is the way he thinks. We asked Posner why he’s so successful, touring from coast-to-coast, while his peers are barely passing their exams; he told us, “I knew it would be hard when I decided to do it…I’m 21. When I’m 24, I’m going to be a fucking rockstar.” For those of you reading this who are in your own bands, this is it. This attitude is what gets you out of house parties and into the studio. Not to discount house parties, though; when asked which school was his favorite to perform at, Posner told us about a house party at Purdue co-sponsored by four fraternities that sweat was dripping from the ceiling, and the DJ had to wear a raincoat. These 500-person late-night ragers are what Posner is best at. He sees his music as a unifying force; coming from Southfield, MI, where the economic spectrum ranges from trailer parks to the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, when performing to a diverse crowd, it’s just like standing on stage and performing to his high school.

Posner’s live show doesn’t lose any of the pure sound on his mixtape, while only adding to the energy level. The dynamic between Posner and Big Sean, as seen onstage, riles up the audience and gets everyone ready to party. If he keeps up the way he’s going, you’ll be hearing about Mike Posner in some big places, and for a long while.