Rising North London artist MEGA discusses forming her own sound, her relationship with Little Simz, and her forthcoming EP, “I Am Enough”.

Fresh off the back of a stunning showcase as part of Little Simz’s much lauded Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre, MEGA is staking her claim on UK soul. A new EP, “I Am Enough” has been announced, set for release in September, which will see the artist delving into sonic sensibilities and emotional reverence to a broader and bolder degree than ever before. 

As she rises the ranks, flaunts her talent and finds her musical pocket, MEGA talks to Wonderland — reflecting on her year so far, origins, Meltdown performance, and soon-to-be-shared EP.

Listen to latest single “Roots”…

Read the Q&A… 

Hey Mega! How’s your 2025 been so far? 

2025 has already been filled with so many lessons — it has been equally great and humbling. Feeling grateful to have new music out in the world. It was so lovely to connect with fans again with my single “I Am Enough” (released in May) and now my single “Roots” is here. 

Talk us through your musical origins. Who were your early influences and heroes? 

Good question, I’ll only mention a few as you’ll be reading forever. I’ll definitely most certainly forget some names. But: Afrigo band, Whitney Houston, Miriam Makeba, Nina Simone, Bob Dylan, Amy Winehouse.

You were in youth gospel choirs as a child, how did that inform the musician you are now?

I actually started in an opera choir at 8 and spent a few years there before joining a Gospel choir. It’s such a beautiful experience singing with others and I learned a lot about harmonies and how to put backing vocals together. I record all my backing vocals (although it would be so lovely have a choir join me). 

How did you begin chiselling your own artistry? Where did you find the sound within which you know sit?

I think growing up I had quite a few different influences genre wise – so lots of inspiration there. But for me it is kind of like speaking – it’s not something that I’ve intentionally practised – I’ve sort of found my own voice which has in turn formed my sound.

How would you describe your essence as an artist? 

For me being an artist is not really about me — it’s bigger than that. I think music is very powerful and it is very encouraging to see people connecting to my music and sharing their stories. I love that music can bring people together  and create a shared experience – that is very special. Live shows for example, are extra special because you have people from different walks of life together in one space who wouldn’t necessarily come together.

Your lyricism often celebrates self-love and acceptance. How important is it to deliver a positive message through your music?

I think for me it’s not always about having fully reached a place self-love of acceptance, I think the journey to it is super important. It is really important for my music to be honest and hopefully to encourage people to be their true authentic selves. I always say that our uniqueness is our super power. For me music is very powerful. There is a lot of science to support that and research into music and the brain. There are so many things that we can put or say in and 3 min + song and for me that really matters — how I make people feel matters to me.

We love your latest single, “Roots”  — how does it convey the next era of your career? 

Thank you very much.  I think that honesty is very important to me and that can. I hope to continue to make honest music being more Mega and create space for me to be able to. I love collaborating with people but it has been great to dig a bit deeper and to fully immerse myself not just in the writing, producing and mixing, but More so the physical aspect of everything too —  styling, set design, artwork, creative direction. This project in particular is really about embracing every part of me. Not striving for perfection but just being me, Mega. 

You’ve just performed at Little Simz curated Meltdown Festival. How did you become involved? How was the set?

I absolutely loved it. It was very nice to perform in my hometown. I’ve been performing/touring in Europe for quite a bit so it was extra special to be able to perform in my hometown at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. 

What is your relationship with Simz? What do you learn from her?  

I think Simz is a great artist and a great example of uniqueness really being your superpower – it has been very inspiring to watch her journey! 

You have a new EP coming in September, can you tell us a bit more about it? 

Yes – I  am super excited to have it out in the world. I can give you a little insight into the title of the EP — it is called “I Am Enough” I am very proud of this project – it explores themes of self-realisation and self worth. I’ve been on a journey to be unapologetically me and the music reflects that.

What are your long-term goals?

I hope to keep creating music that feels honest and true and to inspire/encourage people to be their true authentic selves (by being me). I’d also love to collaborate with some artists that I am inspired by — I haven’t collaborated with any so far — there are so many great musicians!