MEI

“MEI easily oscillates between the likes of Aluna and Lionbabe, as she shifts tonally between the soothing verses and punching choruses” – WONDERLAND

“Lofty vocals and decadent instrumentals meet in this alt-R&B and jazz combo” – NOTION

“This is only the beginning of something much bigger” – COMPLEX

Biography

MEI, who Complex hail an ‘R&B Wonder’, is a South London vocalist, songwriter, producer and bassist with a unique blend of R&B, rap, alternative and electronic elements combined with soul-baring lyrics. She creates a sound that she describes as, ‘honey for your ears, medicine for your fears’. MEI has crafted a distinctive sonic world that develops with each release, showcasing her commitment to growth and discovery.

Press & Recognition

Previously supported by The Independent, Wonderland, Clash, Complex, Gal-Dem, Earmilk, Record of the Day, The Line of Best Fit, and many more, MEI’s trajectory continues to flourish. With her most recent EP ‘The Hard Way Around the Sun’ making it into Jamz Supernova’s EP Top 5 on BBC 1Xtra – and with support from BBC Introducing, BBC 6 Music and Reprezent Radio too, MEI’s music is consistently finding itself shared amongst the best tastemakers in the industry.

Notable Performances & Collaborations

• Featured on FIFA 19 soundtrack

• Provided backing vocals for Brian Eno on Later… with Jools Holland

• Performed at Lauren Laverne’s BBC Maida Vale sessions

• Played We Out Here Festival (2021 & 2023)

• Sold-out headline shows at:

▪ Colours Hoxton

▪ OMEARA London

▪ Queen of Hoxton

• Supported Joy Anonymous

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