Born: November 9, 1987
Birthplace:
AZ
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Uzoechi Osisioma
"Uzo" Emenike, aka MNEK (/ˌɛmənˈiːkeɪ/, EM-ən-EE-kay), is an English
singer, songwriter, and record producer.
In 2016, he received the
ASCAP Vanguard Award for songwriting. His writing and production credits
include Beyoncé, Madonna, and Stormzy.
In February 2012, he featured
on Rudimental's single "Spoons" with Syron. The song features on
their debut studio album, Home (2013).
In January 2014, he was
featured on Gorgon City's single "Ready for Your Love." The song
peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
On 20 April 2014, he
premiered "Every Little Word" on 1Xtra, the "buzz" single
from his debut studio album.
On 9 May 2014, the remix EP,
featuring Joe Goddard and Fred V & Grafix, was released. Emenike has said
we could expect to hear collaborations with Moko, Snakehips, and Jimmy Napes on
the record.
The lead single, "Wrote
a Song About You," premiered on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show on 13 June
2014.
In June 2014, Oliver Heldens'
track "Gecko (Overdrive)," which MNEK wrote, debuted at number one on
both the UK Dance Chart and the UK Singles Chart.
In 2014, he also worked with
Madonna on her album Rebel Heart and produced the song "Feels So
Good" by Kylie Minogue from Kiss Me Once.