Melii

Melii is a Dominican singer, songwriter, and rapper whose music blends Latin influences with English and Spanish lyrics, appealing to a broad audience. Her work emphasizes themes of female empowerment and self-worth. After her viral rendition of Cardi B’s ‘Bodak Yellow’ gained significant momentum in 2017, Melii, a Dominican singer, songwriter, and rapper, went on to secure a recording contract with Interscope in December 2017. Her unique blend of Latin influences with English and Spanish lyrics quickly established her appeal to a broad audience, with her work emphasizing themes of female empowerment and self-worth.

In a major career boost, Rihanna personally shared Melii’s single ‘Icey’ during a Fenty Beauty product preview in May 2018, significantly enhancing her visibility prior to the release of her debut project, ‘Phases,’ in March 2019, which showcased her impressive versatility. Melii continued to expand her musical reach through notable collaborations, including tracks with artists such as Tory Lanez and A Boogie wit da Hoodie. The official music video for her powerful track ‘Way Too Soft’ was released in 2020, a song she described as being squarely focused on women’s empowerment. Further demonstrating her dynamic artistry, she collaborated with Smoove’L on the track ‘BDE,’ which quickly gained significant rotation and was noted for its ‘sexy, no-filter’ approach.

Melii has garnered particular recognition for her ‘ex anthems,’ such as the collaboration ‘U Ain’t Worth It’ featuring 6lack, which resonates with listeners through its focus on self-worth and moving on from relationships. Consistently releasing music that reflects her personal experiences and cultural background, Melii continues to cultivate an authentic connection with her dedicated audience, affectionately known as the ‘Melii Mob,’ making her a compelling and versatile voice in contemporary music.