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Mereba
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| Birth name | Marian Azeb Mereba |
| Born | Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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Marian Azeb Mereba, known simply as Mereba, is a talented American singer, rapper, songwriter, and music producer. She is known for her unique blend of R&B, soul, and hip hop music.
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About Mereba
Mereba was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and spent her childhood in Pennsylvania. Her father is from Ethiopia, and her mother is African American, originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her family moved around a lot because her parents worked as university professors.
Mereba became interested in music when she was only four years old. She started writing her own songs in elementary school. She also learned to play the piano and the guitar, showing her musical talent early on. She went to high school in Greensboro, North Carolina.
After high school, Mereba attended Carnegie Mellon University. She later transferred to Spelman College, where she graduated in 2011. She earned a degree in English and also studied music.
Her Music Journey
Mereba began her music career performing in the independent music scene in Atlanta. She released her first project, an EP called Room For Living, on February 14, 2013. An EP is like a mini-album with fewer songs.
In 2018, Mereba signed with Interscope Records, a big music label. She released two songs, "Black Truck" and "Planet U," which were part of her first full album.
Her First Album: The Jungle Is The Only Way Out
Mereba's first album, The Jungle Is The Only Way Out, came out on February 27, 2019. She wrote and produced most of the songs herself. This album helped her become more widely known.
In December 2021, Mereba released a song called "Glock Peaceful." This song talks about wanting a world without gun violence and police brutality. It was even featured on the TV show Insecure, which was produced by Issa Rae.
New Music: The Breeze Grew a Fire
In October 2024, it was announced that Mereba had signed a deal with Secretly Canadian, another record label. She released a new song called "Counterfeit." This song was the first single from her second album, The Breeze Grew a Fire, which was released on February 14, 2025.
Who Inspired Mereba?
Mereba has said that the legendary musician Stevie Wonder is a big influence on her music. She even got to perform with him in Malibu in 2017, which must have been an amazing experience!
Mereba's Music
Mereba has released several albums and EPs. Here are some of her main projects:
Studio Albums
- The Jungle is the Only Way Out (Released: February 27, 2019)
- Spilligion (Released: September 25, 2020) - This was a project she did as part of a music group called Spillage Village.
- The Breeze Grew a Fire (Released: February 14, 2025)
Extended Plays (EPs)
- Room For Living (Released: February 14, 2013)
- Kotton House, Vol. 1 (Released: February 10, 2017)
- Azeb (Released: May 26, 2021)
