1. Uzoechi Osisioma "Uzo" Emenike, professionally known by his stage name MNEK, is an English singer, songwriter and record producer.
16 Facts About MNEK
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MNEK has been nominated for a Grammy and a Brit Award, and has received the ASCAP Vanguard Award.
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In 2013, MNEK contributed to the song "Need U ", featuring A*M*E, and became his biggest contribution since working with the Saturdays.
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MNEK was labelled one of 15 artists to make BBC's Sound of 2014 long list.
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In June 2014, Oliver Heldens' track "Gecko ", which MNEK wrote, debuted at number one on both the UK Dance Chart and the UK Singles Chart.
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On 22 July 2014, MNEK released the promotional single "In Your Clouds" as part of an iTunes Ones to Watch campaign.
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MNEK's debut extended play Small Talk was released on 20 March 2015.
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In July 2015, MNEK released "Never Forget You" with Swedish singer Zara Larsson.
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MNEK went on to form songwriting partnerships with artists including Becky Hill, Leo Kalyan, Shift K3Y, Ryan Ashley, Jax Jones, and Brayton Bowman.
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MNEK stated in an interview with Annie Mac that his album was finished and that he was mixing the album with mixing engineer Phil Tan.
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In July 2019, MNEK hosted a songwriting camp for LGBT singer-songwriters in association with Pride In Music.
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In 2021, MNEK appeared as a guest vocal coach on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
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On 11 May 2021, the Sugababes released a reworking of 2001 single "Run for Cover" featuring MNEK to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album One Touch and plans for new music.
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In June 2021, it was announced that MNEK would be appearing alongside Olly Alexander on the third series of Celebrity Gogglebox which airs on Channel 4.
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In 2022, MNEK produced a number of tracks on Island Records new girl group Flo EP The Lead, including singles "Cardboard Box" and "Immature".
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On 2 February 2024, MNEK announced his newfound label called MuzoByUz, with its first artist being Tyler Lewis.