Early life
Mereba was born in Montgomery,Education
After graduating high school at 17, Mereba continued her education at her parents' insistence, attending Carnegie Mellon University inCareer
2013–2017: ''Room For Living'', ''Radio Flyer'', and Spillage Village
After spending years performing in the indie music scene in Atlanta, Mereba self-released her debut project ''Room For Living'' EP, under her full name, on February 14, 2013.2018–2019: ''The Jungle Is The Only Way Out''
In 2018, Mereba signed to Interscope Records, releasing the singles "Black Truck" and "Planet U", which would go on to appear on her debut album, ''The Jungle Is The Only Way Out'', released February 27, 2019. The album, often acronymed as ''TJITOWO'', was written and produced by Mereba with co-production by Samuel Hoffman, excluding the 9th Wonder-produced track, "Black Truck."2021: Glock Peaceful
On December 13, 2021, Mereba released ''Glock Peaceful''. The newly released song was featured as a soundtrack on season 5 of the show '' Insecure'' produced by Issa Rae on HBO Max. This song was produced by herself along with producers Chris McClenny and Biako. Her song ''Glock Peaceful'' carries the same themes of racial violence and intersectionality as her Album the Jungle is the only way out. ''Glock Peaceful'' is a foreshadowing of a country free of gun violence and police brutality. Mereba tells the role of a storyteller in the song as she illustrates a sunny day in LA where there are no cops and guns are peaceful. The ''Glock Peaceful'' singer who has a wonderful way of acknowledging black trauma while planting hope ends the song by assuring the listener that a neighborhood free of gun violence is one step away.”Influences
Mereba cites Stevie Wonder as her "fairy Godfather" after meeting him in 2016 and becoming his mentee through the last stretch of finishing of her debut album, ''The Jungle is the Only Way Out''. Wonder specifically encouraged Mereba to continue to produce her own music, comparing her passion for production to his own passion for songwriting early in his career. Both passions were initially discouraged by the people who worked with both Mereba and Wonder. Mereb a performed alongside Wonder at Soho House in Malibu in 2017, where he co-signed and personally introduced her to an intimate audience of listeners.Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
Guest appearances
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mereba, Marian 1990 births Living people African-American women singers American rhythm and blues musicians Musicians from Montgomery, Alabama American people of Ethiopian descent Spelman College alumni Interscope Records artists Dreamville Records artists