Meekz

Mico Howles known professionally as Meekz is a masked British rapper from Manchester.[1][2] His song "Fresh Out the Bank" with Dave peaked at number 35 on the UK Singles Chart 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

Mixtapes

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
UK
[12]
Can't Stop Won't Stop
  • Released: 25 June 2020
  • Label: Young Entrepreneurs
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
32
Respect the Come Up
  • Released: 18 November 2022[13][14][15]
  • Label: Neighbourhood Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
13

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[12]
"Hoods Hottest" 2019 Non-album single
"Like Me" 2020 50 Can't Stop Won't Stop
"Year of the Real"
(featuring M1llionz, Teeway and Pa Salieu)
Non-album single
"Respect the Come Up" 2021 58 Respect the Come Up
"More Money" 71
"Airmax's" 2022 97 Non-album singles
"Daily Duppy"[17]
"Say Less" 74 Respect the Come Up
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[12]
"Unruly"
(NSG featuring Meekz)
2023 Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
"×" denotes that the chart did not exist at the time.

Other charted and certified songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[12]
"Can't Stop Won't Stop" 2020 Can't Stop Won't Stop
"In the Fire"
(Dave featuring Fredo, Meekz, Ghetts and Giggs)
2021 6 We're All Alone in This Together
"Fresh Out the Bank"
(featuring Dave)
2022 35 Respect the Come Up
"Don't Like Drill"
(with Central Cee)
66
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Categories Result Ref.
2020 2020 UK Music Video Awards Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Newcomer Nominated [19]

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. "Meekz | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  13. Murray, Robin (8 November 2022). "Meekz Announces Respect the Come Up Mixtape". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  14. Simpson, Joe (8 November 2022). "Meekz Announces Respect the Come Up Mixtape". Mixtape Madness. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  15. Simpson, Joe (18 November 2022). "Mixtape Review: Meekz Continues His Rise On Respect the Come Up". Mixtape Madness. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  16. "British certifications – Meekz". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2 September 2023. Type Meekz in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  17. Daily, GRM (6 November 2022). "Premiere: Watch Meekz's Highly-Anticipated "Daily Duppy" Debut". GRM Daily. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  18. "British certifications – Dave". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 19 July 2023. Type Dave in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  19. 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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