Meleka
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Meleka is a singer/songwriter who first came to public attention after winning the annual talent competition HUGO Urban Rules in 2008. The event saw her performing for music industry experts and stars Estelle
and ex-Mystique singer Sabrina Washington. Upon winning, Meleka had the chance to sing on stage with the pair.
, which also featured UK rapper Chipmunk
and American singer Kelis
. This was followed by an appearance on UK artist Don E’s song Time Is Now, also featuring ex-Sugababe Mutya Buena
.
Meleka’s debut single Go, a Funky House song produced by the Crazy Cousinz, was released in September 2009 and reached the BBC 1Xtra A List as well as being played on KISS FM
, Choice FM
and Galaxy Network. Go was also featured as Urban Record of the Month by Mixmag
.
2010 saw Meleka return with her 2nd release 'Miss Me' which was released on 26 September 2010. The music video for the new single caused as much of a storm as the video for Go (now It's Over Boy), as Meleka is one of few artists within the funky scene known for 'creatively' taking things to another level. The Miss Me video saw the revise of Meleka's "ex-boyfriend," who was believed to be killed at the end of the video 'Go,' imagining that he is seeing her in his day to day life.
Currently Meleka is working on a double EP (title yet to be revealed) and writing for other artists.
Estelle (musician)
Estelle Fanta Swaray commonly known as Estelle, and formerly as Est'elle, is an English R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer.-Early Life:Estelle was born 18 January 1980 in Hammersmith, London, England...
and ex-Mystique singer Sabrina Washington. Upon winning, Meleka had the chance to sing on stage with the pair.
Biography
After taking part in the competition, Meleka went on to appear on the track Scars by Basement JaxxBasement Jaxx
Basement Jaxx are a British electronic dance music duo from London, England consisting of Felix Buxton born 1971 and Simon Ratcliffe born 1 December 1969. They first rose to popularity in the late 1990s...
, which also featured UK rapper Chipmunk
Chipmunk
Chipmunks are small striped squirrels native to North America and Asia. They are usually classed either as a single genus with three subgenera, or as three genera.-Etymology and taxonomy:...
and American singer Kelis
Kelis
Kelis Rogers Kelis Rogers Kelis Rogers (born August 21, 1971 is an American musical artist. She is a BRIT Award, Q Award and NME Award winner and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. She has had nine top 10 singles on the UK Singles Chart...
. This was followed by an appearance on UK artist Don E’s song Time Is Now, also featuring ex-Sugababe Mutya Buena
Mutya Buena
Rosa Isabel Mutya Buena is an English recording artist who rose to fame as a member of girl group the Sugababes. With the Sugababes, Buena had four UK number one singles, an additional six top-ten hits and three multi-platinum albums. After leaving the group in December 2005, she released her...
.
Meleka’s debut single Go, a Funky House song produced by the Crazy Cousinz, was released in September 2009 and reached the BBC 1Xtra A List as well as being played on KISS FM
Kiss FM
-United States:* KISS-FM , a brand name used for several Top 40 stations, many owned by Clear Channel Communications including:** KBKS-FM, better known as "106.1 KISS-FM", in Seattle** KHKS-FM, better known as "106.1 KISS-FM", in Dallas...
, Choice FM
Choice FM
Choice FM, branded on-air as London's Choice, is a brand used by the UK's biggest radio company, Global Radio for its network of black music radio stations...
and Galaxy Network. Go was also featured as Urban Record of the Month by Mixmag
Mixmag
Mixmag is a British dance music and clubbing magazine. It styles itself as "the world's biggest selling dance music magazine", with an Audit Bureau of Circulations audited circulation of approximately 21,250...
.
2010 saw Meleka return with her 2nd release 'Miss Me' which was released on 26 September 2010. The music video for the new single caused as much of a storm as the video for Go (now It's Over Boy), as Meleka is one of few artists within the funky scene known for 'creatively' taking things to another level. The Miss Me video saw the revise of Meleka's "ex-boyfriend," who was believed to be killed at the end of the video 'Go,' imagining that he is seeing her in his day to day life.
Currently Meleka is working on a double EP (title yet to be revealed) and writing for other artists.