Meekz

Mico Howles known professionally as Meekz is a masked British rapper from Manchester.[1][2] His single "Fresh Out The Bank" with Dave peaked at 35 on Billboard's Mainstream Top 40 in 2022.[3]

Meekz
Birth nameMico Howles
Also known asMeekz Manny
OriginManchester, England
GenresUK drill
Occupation(s)Rapper
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2019–present
Websitemeekzmanny.com

Music career

2020

Meekz released Year of The Real produced by MkThePlug featuring notable acts including M1llionz and Pa Salieu.[4]

2022

Meekz appeared on an episode of Amelia Dimoldenberg's Chicken Shop Date.[5]

In November 2022, Meekz released an album titled Respect The Come Up featuring Central Cee and Dave, among others.[6][7][8][9][10][11]

Discography

Albums

Singles
  • "Hoods Hottest" (2019)
  • "Like Me" (2020)
  • "Year Of The Real" (featuring M1llionz, Teeway and Pa Salieu) (2020)
  • "Daily Duppy" (2022)[15]
  • "Say Less" (2022)

Awards and nominations
Year Award Categories Result Ref.
2020 2020 UK Music Video Awards Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Newcomer Nominated [16]

References
  1. Pitchard, Will (5 December 2022). "Review: Respect the Come Up by Meekz". Pitchfork. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  2. Patterson, Joseph (23 September 2022). "No FACE, No Case: Meekz is Manchester's unstoppable rap star". The Face. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  3. Brandle, Lars (27 November 2022). "Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' Remains Unbeaten on U.K. Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  4. Williams, Kyan-Sian (18 November 2022). "Meekz – 'Respect The Come Up' review: an assured artistic leap forward". NME. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  5. Daily, GRM (26 November 2022). "Meekz Joins Amelia for a Quick Chicken Shop Date". GRM Daily. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  6. Keith, James; Patterson, Joseph; Cagna, Claudia Valentina (21 November 2022). "First Impressions Of Meekz's New Project 'Respect The Come Up'". Complex. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  7. Riaz, Hamza. "Meekz – Respect The Come Up". Loud and Quiet. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  8. Kanzandjian, Robert (28 November 2022). "Album of the Month: Meekz 'Respect The Come Up (mixtape)'". DJ Magazine. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  9. Daily, GRM (18 November 2022). "Listen To Respect The Come Up The Debut Mixtape From Meekz". GRM Daily. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  10. Renshaw, David (22 November 2022). "Song You Need: Meekz is Manchester's ballied up new rap king". The Fader. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  11. Renshaw, David (25 February 2023). "Meekz, the enigmatic British rapper, will visit Madrid in March". Mondo Sonoro. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  12. Murray, Robin (8 November 2022). "Meekz Announces Respect The Come Up Mixtape". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  13. Simpson, Joe (8 November 2022). "Meekz Announces Respect The Come Up Mixtape". Mixtape Madness. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  14. Simpson, Joe (18 November 2022). "Mixtape Review: Meekz Continues His Rise On Respect The Come Up". Mixtape Madness. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  15. Daily, GRM (6 November 2022). "Premiere: Watch Meekz's Highly-Anticipated "Daily Duppy" Debut". GRM Daily. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  16. Copsey, Rob (30 September 2020). "UK Music Video Awards: Dua Lipa, The Weeknd and Beyonce lead nominations". Official Charts. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
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