Name Uzoechi Emenike Also known as MNEK Role Singer · mnekofficial.com | Years active 2014–present Origin Bellingham, London, UK | |
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Birth name Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike Born 9 November 1994 (age 29) Lewisham, London, UK ( 1994-11-09 ) Occupation(s) Singersongwriterrecord producerremixer Albums The Rhythm (Remixes), Small Talk - EP, Small Talk Record labels Virgin EMI Records, Moshi Moshi Records Genres Pop music, Dance-pop, Contemporary R&B, House music, UK garage Similar People Zara Larsson, Sinead Harnett, Duke Dumont, Syron, Sub Focus Profiles | ||
Associated acts Syron, Duke Dumont, A*M*E | ||
Gorgon city ready for your love ft mnek
Uzoechi "Uzo" Emenike (born 9 November 1994), professionally known as MNEK, is a British singer, songwriter and record producer. In 2016, he received the ASCAP Vanguard Award for his contribution to songwriting. His recent writing and production credits include Beyoncé, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Dua Lipa, Diplo, Zara Larsson, MØ, Lianne La Havas, Rudimental, Naughty Boy, Little Mix, JoJo, Gorgon City, Clean Bandit, Chris Malinchak, Bondax, Oliver Heldens, Karen Harding, Sub Focus, Duke Dumont, Bastille, A*M*E and Stormzy.
Contents
- Gorgon city ready for your love ft mnek
- Mnek wrote a song about you
- 201213 Breakthrough
- 2014present Small Talk
- References
Mnek wrote a song about you
2012–13: Breakthrough
In February 2012, he featured on Rudimental's single "Spoons" with Syron. The song features on their debut studio album Home (2013). In December 2013, he was one of 15 artists to make BBC's Sound Of 2014 long list.
2014–present: Small Talk
In January 2014, he featured on Gorgon City's single "Ready for Your Love". The song peaked to number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. On 20 April 2014, he premiered "Every Little Word" on 1Xtra, the "buzz" single from his debut studio album. On 9 May 2014, the remix EP, featuring Joe Goddard and Fred V & Grafix among others was released. Emenike has said we can expect to hear collaborations with Moko, Snakehips and Jimmy Napes on the record. The lead single "Wrote a Song About You" premiered on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show on 13 June 2014. In June 2014, Oliver Heldens' track "Gecko (Overdrive)", which MNEK wrote, debuted at number one on both the UK Dance Chart and the UK Singles Chart. In 2014, he also worked with Madonna on her album, Rebel Heart, and produced the song "Feels So Good" by Kylie Minogue, from her album Kiss Me Once. On 22 July 2014, MNEK released the promotional single "In Your Clouds" as part of an iTunes Ones to Watch campaign. The song will feature on his debut studio album. His debut extended play (EP) Small Talk was released on 20 March 2015. In March 2015, JoJo announced that she worked with MNEK on her new studio album.
In September 2015, MNEK released "Never Forget You" with Swedish singer Zara Larsson. The single premiered as Annie Mac's Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1 and to date has been certified Platinum in the UK, 3× Platinum in Sweden, 2× Platinum in Australia and Denmark and Platinum in Norway. In the US, "Never Forget You" has been certified Platinum, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart for three consecutive weeks and the top 10 of the national airplay chart.
