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MEDUULLA (FEAT. ETHAN HILL AND ROZZZQWEEN) MELANIN MONROE
'Melanin Monroe' is a razor-sharp, self-affirming anthem with a clever play on words that celebrates Black womanhood, identity, and unapologetic self-expression. Manchester's Meduulla positions herself as powerful, intelligent and rooted in ancestral knowledge, challenging societal attempts to control, define, or diminish her. The lyrics are rich with cultural references of Oshun, Jill Scott, Spike Lee, Africana, black onyx, silk bonnets, which all nod to Black heritage, spirituality, and aesthetics. She highlights features like full lips, hips, and natural hair - not as stereotypes, but as symbols of beauty, lineage, and resistance. There’s a commanding presence in her delivery: articulate, poetic, and uncompromising. Rather than pandering for approval, she moves with intention, weaving sharp observations, spiritual grounding and punchline-ready confidence into every bar. It’s the sort of lyrical dexterity that demands the listener keep up. Ethan Hill’s production amplifies that message, pairing militant drums with soulful undertones, creating a sonic space that feels both grounding and revolutionary. Rozzzqween’s vocals add texture and uplift, transforming the hook into a rallying cry rather than a simple refrain. -Rachel Fryer
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