R&B and Afrobeats rising artist Meemah Jackson (M.J) is back with “YOU!”, a soulful and emotional song about waiting for someone to be honest about their feelings. With a warm Afrobeats groove and R&B influence, this track shows a more personal side of the artist.
“YOU!” tells the story of that hard moment when you want someone, but they don’t tell you how they feel. You’re stuck between hope and silence. “Running and running, I thought I could go, choking and choking, I’m breathing you still.”
The lyrics reflect how difficult it can be to move on when feelings are still strong. The song started with a simple voice note from her writing partner Tabitha, and together with producer Zamar, Meemah created a sound full of emotion and rhythm. “I was coming out of a creative block, so I pushed myself to write in the moment. It became one of my most personal songs,” she shares.
Meemah discovered her love for music at 11 when she sang Brandy’s “Have You Ever”. Raised in a musical family, she quickly made a name for herself by reaching the final 8 of Stardom Nigeria and then winning the Dare2Dream competition. She even opened for Nigerian superstar Adekunle Gold.
Inspired by artists like H.E.R., Alessia Cara, and Brandy, Meemah blends soft melodies, deep lyrics, and live guitar. Her next single, “Reason,” will come out on November 8, and her first album is expected in 2025.
With “YOU!”, Meemah proves once again that she’s an honest voice in today’s music, ready to share real stories through her songs.
Listen to “YOU!” below!
https://open.spotify.com/track/3nfgYID7C671UhTXYi7739?si=cD-koK8qRkGozCaoNQ2akA
