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Experience Mel's rich, soulful, and hypnotic performance. Guaranteed to wow any crowd with R&B, Pop, Reggae and More!

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Singer

London

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Influenced by the likes of Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, and Amy Winehouse. Mel possesses a voice that has earned the recognition and co-sign from the Mobo’s, one of the most prominent music award platforms in the UK. Having developed a passion for music at such a tender age, Mel dedicated years to studying the work of musical icons, becoming captivated by their star-studded performances. Embarking on a musical journey, Mel began doing local shows as a pre-teen and then went on to securing opportunities to compete in singing competitions as a teenager. Onstage, Mel oozes confidence, energy and leaves audiences captivated with her vocal gift and natural stage presence. Mel has has graced a variety of venues both within and outside the capital, including festivals, intimate gigs, engagement proposals, weddings, restaurants, and parties.

Mel

5 out of 5

21 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Mel's Reviews

5 out of 5

Mel is simply superb. A consummate professional and an excellent performer. She helped to make our event the success it was, Mel was much complimented on her performance and understandably so. Highly recommended!

Reply from Mel

3 months ago

Thank you so much for having me at your NYE party Robert! Was a wonderful event!

5 out of 5

Mel sang at my 40th birthday Soiree. Mel was brilliant. Open and flexible with regards to communication, song requests, adapting to timing of the event when on set and the audience. Mel has such a beautiful voice and sound. Knows how to work a crowd. All my guests and I really enjoyed her performance. I 150% recommend.

Reply from Mel

6 months ago

Thank you so much Dolly, really enjoyed performing at your event. Your guests had so much energy! Thank you for having me.

5 out of 5

We booked Melica for our combined marriage and birthday celebration event and are so very happy we did! Melica is an absolute star, who helped to add the added spark to our event. We were all thoroughly entertained throughout Melica's performance and guests commented, how diverse her range of songs were. Melica has a truly beautiful voice and I am so pleased we chose her. She was happy to sing our wedding song, which wasn't on her song list and my husband and I, will both have a special memory of this. Melica was prompt and attentive during the booking process. It was wonderful having her onboard and we will highly recommend her - you will not be disappointed!

5 out of 5

Mel was professional, easy to approach and an outstanding singer, Amie & I would highly recommend her, and look forward to hiring her in the future ourselves.

Reply from Mel

9 months ago

Thank you Aminata x

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5 out of 5

Many thanks to Melica for the amazing set on Thursday. Amazing stage presence and a great voice. Can't wait to hire her in the future.

5 out of 5

Melica performed as the headlining act at my event. All I can say is wow! She has the type of voice that captivates a crowd. She’s incredibly soulful. She’s a natural on stage and super confident. I look forward to working with her again in the near future.

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Mel's Song list

Pop

Abba: Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie

Ariana Grande 7 Rings

Beyonce: Crazy in love

Beyonce: Formation

Bruno Mars: Uptown Funk

Britney Spears: Baby one more time

Cher: Believe

Christina Aguilera: Beautiful

Des'ree: Kissing you

Doja Cat: woman

Doja cat: Say so

Donna Summer: Last Dance

Dua Lipa: Don't start now

Dua Lipa: Levitating

Ed Sheeran: A-Team

Ed Sheeran: Thinking out loud

Jamelia: Superstar

Jeff Buckley: Hallelujah

John Lennon: Imagine

Jorja Smith: Be honest

Jorja Smith: On my mind

Kesha: Tik Tok

Kylie: Can't get you outta my head

Kings of Leon: Sex is on fire

Lady Gaga: Alejandro

Lady Gaga: Bad Romance

Madonna: Hung up

Madonna: Sorry

Michael Jackson: Billie Jean

Michael Jackson: Rock with you

Michael Jackson: You are not alone

Miley Cyrus: Flowers

Nelly Furtado: Maneater

One Republic & Timbaland: Apologise

Raye: Escapism ft 070 Shake

Rihanna: Mandown

Rihanna: No love allowed

Rihanna: Please don’t stop the music

Robbie Williams: Angels

Sam Smith: Unholy

Sam Sparro: Black and Gold

Stefflon Don: Can't let you go

Sza: Kill Bill

The Beatles: Here come's the sun

The Beatles: Let it be

R&B/Soul/ Motown

702: Where my girls at

Aaliyah: At your best

Aaliyah: One in a Million

Aaliyah: Rock the boat

Adele: Make you feel my love

Adele: Someone like you

Alicia Keys: If I aint got you

Amy Winehouse: Back to black

Amy Winehouse F **ck me pumps

Amy Winehouse: Love is a losing game

Amy Winehouse: You Know I'm no good

Amy Winehouse: You sent me flying

Amy Winehouse: Rehab

Amy Winehouse: Valerie

Ari Lennox: BMO

Ben E King: Stand by me

Beyonce: Already

Beyonce: Hold up

Beyonce: Partition

Bill Withers: Aint no sunshine

Blu Cantrell: Hit em up style

Chaka Khan: Aint nobody

Corinne Bailey Rae: Put your records on

Destiny's Child: Bills, bills, bills

Etta James: At last

Erykah Badu: On and On

Jhene Aiko ft Her: B.S.

Jorja Smith: On your own

Lauryn Hill: Tell Him

Leela James: Fall for you

Lionel Ritchie: All night long

Lionel Ritchie: Hello

Louis Armstrong: What a wonderful world

Luther Vandross: Never too much (a thousand kisses from you)

Mahalia: I know what you did

Monica: Angel of mine

Monica: For you I will

Nina Simone/Michael Buble: Feeling good

Peggy Lee: Fever

Neyo: Miss independent

Neyo: So sick

Sevyn Streeter: Taboo

Snoh Aalegra: Do 4 Love

Snoh Aalegra: I want you around

Stevie Wonder: Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Summer Walker: Playing games

Summer Walker: Session 32

Summer Walker ft Ari Lennox: Unloyal

Sza: Broken Clocks

The Fugees: Killing me softly

TLC: Waterfalls

Usher: U got it bad

Whitney Houston: Million dollar bill

Reggae/Afro

Ayra Starr Rush

Beres Hammond: I feel good

Beres Hammond: Pull it up

Beres Hammond: Rockaway

Bob Marley: 3 little birds

Bob Marley: Is this love

Bob Marley: Wait in Vain

Bob Marley: Redemption song

Burna Boy: For your hand

Dawn Perry: No, no, no

Gregory Issacs: Night nurse

Gyptian: Hold yuh

Koffee: Toast

Peter Tosh: Johnny b goode

Rihanna: Mandown

Rihanna: Work

Serani: No games

Tanya Stephens: It's a pity

Tems: Free Mind

Tems: Higher

Tems: Me and You

UB40: Red Red Wine

Wayne Wonder: No letting go

Wayne Wonder: The saddest day

Wizkid: Essence

Jazz

Amy Winehouse: Back to black

Amy Winehouse F **ck me pumps

Amy Winehouse: Love is a losing game

Amy Winehouse: You Know I'm no good

Amy Winehouse: You sent me flying

Amy Winehouse: Rehab

Amy Winehouse: Valerie

Billie Holiday: Blue Moon

Nina Simone/Michael Buble: Feeling good

Peggy Lee: Fever

Country

Nancy Sinatra: These boots were made for walking

Shania Twain: Man! I feel like a woman

Shania Twain: You're still the one

50's

Peggy Lee: Fever

60s

Ben E King: Stand by me

Etta James: At last

Louis Armstrong: What a wonderful world

Nancy Sinatra: These boots were made for walking

Nina Simone/Michael Buble: Feeling good

The Beatles: Here come's the sun

70's

Abba: Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie

Bill Withers: Aint no sunshine

Donna Summer - Last Dance

John Lennon: Imagine

Stevie Wonder: Signed, Sealed, Delivered

The Beatles: Let it be

80's

Chaka Khan: Aint nobody

Lionel Ritchie: All night long

Lionel Ritchie: Hello

Luther Vandross: Never too much (a thousand kisses from you)

Michael Jackson: Billie Jean

Michael Jackson: Rock with you

UB40: Red Red Wine

90's

702: Where my girls at

Aaliyah: At your best

Aaliyah: One in a Million

Destiny's Child: Bills, bills, bills

Erykah Badu: On and On

Jeff Buckley: Hallelujah

Britney Spears: Baby one more time

Cher: Believe

Des'ree: Kissing you

Lauryn Hill: Tell Him

Michael Jackson: You are not alone

Monica: Angel of mine

Monica: For you I will

Robbie Williams: Angels

The Fugees: Killing me softly

TLC: Waterfalls

Hip/Hop

Dave x Burna boy: Location

Drake: Controlla

Drake x Future: Life is Good

The Fugees: Killing me softly

Nsg: Lupita

Mooski: Trackstar

Christmas

Eartha Kitt: Santa baby

Nat King Cole: The Christmas song

Rocking around the Christmas tree

I wish it could be Christmas everyday

Winter Wonderland

Jingle bell rock

Gospel

Hillsong: Awake my soul

Maverick City: Promises

Mel's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£200
Up to 1 hour	£255
Up to 2 hours	£340
Up to 3 hours	£455

Mel Duo (2 hrs)

Myself + 1 Live Instrumentalist (Guitar or Keys)

£550

Mel Trio (2 hrs)

Myself + 2 live Instrumentalists

£900

Mel 5 Piece band (1 hr)

5 piece band (including myself) Enjoy a full live arrangement, perfect for parties and weddings

£1250

Mel 5 piece band (2 hr)

5 piece band (including myself) Enjoy a full live arrangement, perfect for parties and weddings

£1400

Mel 5 piece band (3 hr)

5 piece band (including myself) Enjoy a full live arrangement, perfect for parties and weddings

£1700

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients enjoy the energy I bring with my performances when performing upbeat songs, and the emotive value I add to slower songs. As well as delivering vocally, clients are always impressed by my personality and ability to interact with the crowd, keep them engaged, and get them moving.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

-Quaglino's -The Peninsula hotel -Park Chinois -Sketch -The Samsung KX -Sofar Sounds -The Winchester House Club -Mayfair Hotel -The Ritzy -The Hoxton -Grand Sapphire Hotel -Camden Assembly -Lost in Brixton -The Hacha Bar -Mrs Riot Cocktail bar -The Tiki Bar

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Artists that have influenced me both vocally and via their performances include Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Aaliyah, Rihanna, and Amy Winehouse. My passion for music has allowed me to study and attend some of their shows. Their ability to leave their audiences engaged, in awe, and captivated is what I always strive to do as a vocalist and performer.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

-Cloud X Festival - A festival dedicated to UK Rnb and Soul to thousands of festival goers, this was in collaboration with the Mobo's. The Pioneers Club St Albans - Opening up for Ayo Beatz to a sold out show The Samsung KX in collaboration with Bacardi as part of an activation launch. I sang to an audience of over 250 people!

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

That’s fine, I understand that timings may change slightly. If this is the case in the run up to the event please let me know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, I can provide a DJ service after my set is complimented via my PA. For this complimentary service, I charge an additional £50.

How much time do you need to set up?

Before performing I set up my PA and do a soundcheck to get the levels right. This usually takes between 10-15 minutes.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes, you’re more than welcome to choose the pieces I sing from the setlist. My priority is to ensure that the client and the guests are happy and entertained. Picking the right songs to create that environment is the first step.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring all the equipment needed for my performance. My LD PA is battery-powered and doesn't need a source to be plugged into. My PA will typically cater to 80-100 people depending on room/ outdoor size. If your event caters to more people ple

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Possibly; I am open to learning material on request - charges would vary depending on the track and time required to learn it.

Musicianship

Genres:

R&B, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Soul, Top 40, Karaoke, Hip Hop, Ambient pop, Christmas, 1990s era music, Jazz, Afrobeat, Caribbean music, Reggae, Originals, Pop rock, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Cabaret, Blues, Easy listening, Light music, Motown, Disco

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Instruments:

Singer

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Event types:

Birthday party, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Charity event, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session

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Other skills:

Songwriter, Perfect pitch, Dancer

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