He began his singing career in 2008, posting covers on his YouTube channel and later placed third on season one of The Voice of Germany in 2012.

Schulte was born on 30 April 1990 in Eckernförde and grew up first in Lindau, a part of Boren at the Schlei and later in Dollerup, a small municipality near Flensburg.

Schulte progressed through the competition, eventually placing third behind winner Ivy Quainoo and runner-up Kim Sanders.

In 2020, Schulte provided German commentary for the Eurovision: Europe Shine a Light special event, broadcast on Das Erste, alongside Peter Urban.

During the show, Michael also sang a duet version of "Ein bißchen Frieden" with Ilse DeLange set in the Peace Palace (Dutch: Vredespaleis) in The Hague.