Rising London-based songwriter Mellah has made quite the impression on us here at TMR. With his effortless ability to craft intelligent, socially-aware pop songs with a dark, gritty edge, we’ve yet to hear a bad or even mediocre musical morsel from him so far. New single ‘What It Is’ continues Mellah’s high standard of work, calling out complacency and encouraging free thought via a folky hard-hitting banger fit for major radio play. The track’s crucial lyrical reprise 'Well it is what it is but what it is isn’t right' is equal parts catchy and provocative, hammering home the song’s serious message with a witty rhyme that’s sure to be stuck in your head for hours. Listen here now. -Holly Mullineaux