FOR THE THRILL OF IT: THE RISE OF MELEKU
The streets hum with anticipation as Meleku steps into the spotlight. He’s been shaping sounds that carry both the weight of his heritage and the rush of invention. His album For The Thrill Of It arrives like a spark, seven tracks that move between fire and reflection, marking him as a voice to watch.
The project opens with Balance, a unifying anthem that fuses Afrobeat rhythms with modern dancehall pulse. It sets the stage for a collection alive with energy and purpose.
No Hesitation, a favourite among fans and his father Sizzla Kalonji, radiates lyrical confidence. As the momentum builds, Levels, Go! and Heavyweight hit with full intensity, crafted to ignite any crowd.
FOR THE THRILL OF IT PLACES MELEKU AT THE FOREFRONT OF DANCEHALL’S EVOLUTION
Meleku shifts tone with Ecstasy, offering warmth and intimacy that lingers long after the song ends. Textline follows with a haunting outro, leaving a lasting impression, before the EP closes with Heavyweight, an explosive finale that drives home Meleku’s command of rhythm and energy.
For The Thrill Of It places Meleku at the forefront of dancehall’s evolution. He honours tradition while carving his own path, blending sharp wordplay with striking vocal range. His rise feels inevitable, his sound fully his own.
TRACKLIST
1. Balance
2. No Hesitation
3. Ecstasy
4. Levels
5. Go!
6. Textline
7. Heavyweight
ABOUT MELEKU
Meleku, son of Sizzla Kalonji, grew up in August Town, learning music in streets and studios alike. He fuses Rastafari fire with contemporary beats. Tracks like 3RD Eye, Defense and Flintstone reveal his lyrical precision and inventive flow.
He moves between roots reggae, Afrobeat and dancehall, while contributing to projects with social resonance. Through every song, Meleku carries history forward, shaping reggae’s present and hinting at its bold, evolving future.
