Mereba facts for kids

Marian Azeb Mereba (born September 19, 1990), known simply as Mereba, is a talented American singer, rapper, songwriter, and music producer. She creates amazing R&B, soul, and hip hop music.

Growing Up and School

Mereba was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on September 19, 1990. She spent her childhood in Pennsylvania. Her dad is from Ethiopia, and her mom is African American. Her family moved around often because her parents worked as university professors.

Mereba became interested in music when she was just four years old. She started writing her own songs in elementary school. She also learned to play the piano and guitar. She went to high school in Greensboro, North Carolina.

After high school, Mereba attended Carnegie Mellon University. She later transferred to Spelman College. She finished her studies at Spelman in 2011. She earned a degree in English and also studied music.

Her Music Journey

Early Music: 2013–2017

Mereba spent several years performing in the independent music scene in Atlanta. An independent artist is someone who releases music without a major record label. On February 14, 2013, she released her very first music project. It was an EP (Extended Play) called Room For Living. She released it herself, using her full name at the time.

New Songs and Albums: 2018–2021

In 2018, Mereba signed a deal with Interscope Records. This is a big record label that helps artists release their music. She then released two songs, "Black Truck" and "Planet U." These songs later appeared on her first full album, The Jungle Is The Only Way Out. This album came out on February 27, 2019. Mereba wrote and produced most of the album herself.

On December 13, 2021, Mereba released a song called "Glock Peaceful." This song shares a message about a peaceful country, free from violence. The song was also featured on season 5 of the TV show Insecure, which was produced by Issa Rae.

Latest Music: 2024–Present

In October 2024, Mereba announced that she had signed a new deal with Secretly Canadian. She released a new song called "Counterfeit." This song is the first single from her upcoming second album, The Breeze Grew a Fire. This new album is planned to be released on February 14, 2025.

Who Inspires Her

Mereba has mentioned that the famous musician Stevie Wonder is a big inspiration and even a mentor to her. A mentor is someone who guides and advises you. In 2017, Mereba even got to perform alongside Stevie Wonder in Malibu.

Her Music Releases

Mereba has released several music projects, including studio albums and EPs.

Studio Albums

Extended Plays (EPs)