Meduulla - Oblongata (EP)
Rising Manchester-born artist Meduulla unleashes her highly anticipated debut EP Oblongata – set to drop Wednesday 22nd November alongside a vibrant music video for focus track “Limbo”.
Becoming one of the most exciting young rappers across the underground, Meduulla’s chilling cadence instantly defines her as standout. With retro-fitted samples and warm, jazzy undertones, Oblongata EP offers a passionate overview into the ethereal mindset of the Zimbabwean heritage artist, laced with sharp lyricism that paints vivid expressions of love, ambition, development and belonging when seeking solace in your creative journey. Delivering genuinely authentic hip hop that feels as nostalgic as it does contemporary, Meduulla’s spellbinding debut EP will mark her as one of the UK rap’s next breakout stars in the making.
Setting a vibrant tone from the offset, “Road To Damascus” opens with emotive pianos bursting with melodic intimacy. The striped back sound waves set pace for Meduulla’s mellow rhythmics to shine with purpose and persistence, adding a vintage gloss to what stands as a triumphant introduction for the 8-track project.
Quickly shifting into the infectious cut “Money Manifesta”, UK cult rapper Lunar C joins the fold and delivers high-octane bars that depict a vigorous lifestyle flourishing the fruits of his success. Before the heavy-set backing breaks down into a choppy, sample-driven space - the perfect setting for Meduulla to flex her potent storytelling with typical finesse.
Meduulla’s latest single “Night Trip” emerges as a passionate love letter detailing an exciting pursuit of true love, with fellow Manchester vocalist Prima and esteemed producer Ethan Hill enriching the bright-eyed textures into a state of pure rap bliss. Further notables include “Limbo” and “Life’s Like A Box Of Chocolates”, where we see Meduulla at her most effortless. Smooth, glossy production from UK favourites The Mouse Outfit are on full display, as the electric collaboration elevates Meduulla’s conscious raps to blazing new heights. She explores the wonders of our existence with deep-rooted influence and visionary conviction as a clear marker of a growing talent.
With rich Zimbabwean heritage, Meduulla’s potent artistry is a product of her evolving creative environment. Inspired by culture, poetry and personal experiences of love and growth, the young artist began to express herself through spoken word freestyles across social media. Gaining serious recognition from the likes of grime pioneer Chip and Hackney talent Not3s, Meduulla went on to make a star appearance on BBC’s The Rap Game 2021 which catapulted her spellbinding lyricism into the mainstream spotlight.