Merry-Lynn

For rising Nigerian singer Merry-Lynn, sharing her raw emotions isn’t something to shy away from but rather a form of catharsis, with her music acting as the canvas with which she translates her feelings to the world. Born Iyere-Eke Merrylynn Ehinomen in Abuja, artists like Erykah Badu, Amy Winehouse, Asa, and Sade played an influential role in her life and sound as she grew up. It wasn’t until secondary school where thoughts of being an actual performer began creeping into her head, inspired by time spent in the choir. She spent time writing songs in her bedroom, taking the time to develop her craft. She was able to hone her voice and learn more about performance as a member of a girl group known as the Mercy Singers during her last two years of secondary school. In her first year at Federal University Of Technology Owerri, a chance meeting with brothers Veen and Kiienka, both rising producers and rappers, would be the spark she needed to fully embark on her journey as a singer. They would be her guiding forces for the release of her first single Silver Surfer in 2015.

Her debut EP Petrichor arrived in 2019, a sultry blend of soul, jazz, reggae and RnB. The EP showcased her lyrical prowess and musical ability as she looked inwards, drawing upon anger, hurt, love, and heartbreak to create a debut project that sounds beyond its years. The soulfulness and rich tones of her voice still stand out, grabbing attention by nature of it's warm uniqueness.