That’s exactly what happens when listening to her new EP, “I Am Enough,” a collection of tracks that sketch an emotional map as intimate as it is powerful.
The journey begins with “Change,” the perfect track to discover the artist’s delicate yet powerful voice. With an acoustic riff that subtly defies expectations, MEGA invites us to embrace life’s constant movement.
The EP’s title track, “I Am Enough,” emerges as a hymn of self-awareness. It stands as the centerpiece of the project, where MEGA strips away negative voices and turns her experience into a declaration of power. With R&B undertones and piercing guitars, it unfolds as a manifesto of self-acceptance and love, carried by a confessional tone that connects from the very first listen.
With a subtle nod to Afrobeat, “My Bones” bursts forth in vibrant eclecticism. Co-written with producer Jonathan Quarmby, the track unleashes a rhythmic fusion of soul-drenched electric guitars, djembe percussion, and shimmering xylophone flourishes that honor her Ugandan heritage. In it, MEGA sings of reclaiming control and taking charge of life with unshakable grit, even in the face of fear.
Slowing the pace, “Roots” appears as perhaps the most intimate track on the EP. The piece weaves acoustic guitars, layered vocals, and an introspective tone that makes it feel almost inspirational. Here, MEGA reminds us that roots are foundation and strength and that the memory of who we are also sustains us. A background detail, the sound of an old ice cream truck from her childhood, turns the song into a nostalgic and loving journey back home.
The journey closes with “Fail As Me,” a gentle and delicate track that showcases the many shades of her voice. In it, the artist reflects on success and authenticity: she would rather fail as herself than succeed by pretending. It’s a moving farewell that delivers the final blow in a beautiful, deep, and mature body of work.
With just five songs, MEGA once again proves why she has become one of the UK’s most exciting voices. A British artist with Ugandan roots, her story began in opera and gospel choirs at St. Mary’s, the same space that nurtured talents like Leona Lewis and Little Simz.
Her 2018 debut, “Chariot,” a hymn of resilience inspired by health struggles that temporarily pulled her away from music, catapulted her with over 50 million Spotify streams and praise from outlets like NME and The Independent.
Since then, she has toured with Cat Burns, shone at the Southbank Centre’s Meltdown Festival curated by Little Simz, and turned every step into a reaffirmation of identity.
“I Am Enough” is MEGA at her fullest expression, the one who has walked rocky paths and now embraces them with gratitude, reminding us that when a woman’s voice is claimed freely and authentically, it both builds and revolutionizes.
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