Who Is B Mela?
B Mela grew up in London, raised by Nigerian parents, and found her voice singing in choirs and ensembles across the city before turning to songwriting. Her music blends Afropop and R&B, drawing on influences like Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Brandy and Labrinth. Her name has a meaning she lives by: MELA stands for "mastering expressing love always".
She writes from life, and that honesty is what connects her songs with listeners.
Recognition So Far
- BBC Radio 1Xtra Track of the Week
- BBC Music Introducing support for her music
- A headline slot on the BBC Music Introducing stage at Latitude Festival (2022)
- A performance in BBC Radio 1Xtra's R&B cypher at Maida Vale Studios
- Rising-star vocalist on the Brixton Chamber Orchestra's Summer Estates Tour (2024)
Building a Catalogue With F18
B Mela's story with F18 isn't one song. It's a run of releases made together over several years, each one building on the last.
| Release | Year | What F18 did |
|---|---|---|
| Run To Me | 2022 | Writing, recording, production |
| My Little Wonder | 2022 | Writing, recording, production |
| Story Story | 2023 | Writing, recording, production, mixing, mastering |
| Prayer | 2024 | Writing, recording, production |
| Feelings (Lauren Cofie feat. B Mela) | 2025 | Writing, recording, production, mixing, mastering |
That's the heart of artist development: regular time in the studio, the same team learning your voice, and a sound that grows from one release to the next.
Prayer
Prayer (2024) is one of the clearest examples of that growth. Written, recorded and produced at F18, it puts her vocal front and centre with production built around the emotion of the song. Listen to Prayer on Spotify.
Bringing People Into the Room
In April 2025, F18 hosted a playback session for B Mela at the studio, giving guests and industry contacts an exclusive first listen to her latest tracks. Moments like this help an artist build a community around the music before it's released.
What Other Artists Can Take From This
- Consistency beats one-offs. A steady run of releases gives radio, press and fans more chances to discover you.
- Work with a team that knows your voice. Every session builds on the last instead of starting from scratch.
- Write from life. B Mela's songs connect because they're honest.
- Bring people with you. Playback sessions, live shows and events turn listeners into supporters.
Start Your Own Story
Want a team behind your releases? Explore our Artist Development plans, or book a free 15‑minute consultation with Kaey to talk about your music.
FAQ
What did F18 work on with B Mela?
F18 has worked on five releases with B Mela: Run To Me, My Little Wonder, Story Story, Prayer and Feelings with Lauren Cofie, covering writing, recording, production and, on some releases, mixing and mastering.
How can I work with F18 on my own releases?
Start with a free 15-minute consultation, or explore our Artist Development plans for regular studio time with the F18 team.