Me-Ko

Me-Ko’s music is inspired by R&B and Soul from the 80s and 90s, which is transparent in his debut EP, ‘Love, Home, Nostalgia’. This EP is a testament of Me-Ko’s ability to consistently make catchy tracks with infectious beats and memorable lyrics.

‘Vibing’, the first track off the album, Me-Ko decided to look back to an earlier stage of his career for inspiration and got Idols Winner, Vincent Bones involved to compliment the track.

‘Love, Home, Nostalgia’ has been in the works since 2021 and Me-Ko knew he was onto something memorable. Whether it’s the silky trumpet sections or his soulful lyrics, some even co-written by 2022 SAMA nominee, Thapelo Lekoane, with ‘You Know Me’, this EP is set to transport you to a place filled with ‘Love, Home, and Nostalgia’.

When not at his home studio, ‘Love, Home, Nostalgia’ was crafted alongside the multi-instrumentalist, Howie Combrink, at The Hit Lab Studio, who also co-wrote ‘Love Ain’t Easy’. Me-Ko also hints at some exciting singles and collaborations planned for mid to end 2023, with some of his future music dipping into other genres.

Me-Ko, also known as Neil Engel, has composed and arranged on the hit Netflix series Blood and Water Season 1 released in 2020. As a session musician, he's produced artists such as Brenden Praise, L’loyd Cele, among others, and also performed/recorded with Black Coffee, AKA, Khuli Chana, Mafikizolo, Liquideep, Hugh Masekela, Sibongile Khumalo, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Abdullah Ebrahim, Jimmy Dludlu, Vusi Khumalo, Berita, Zahara, Robbie Jansen, Feya Faku, Zwelakhe Duma Le Pere, Nduduzo Makhathini, Themba Mkhize, Steve Turre, Bruce Cassidy, Loyiso Bala, Danny K, Verona Pillay, RJ Benjamin, Elvis Blue, Katherine Jenkins, The Parlotones, Lira, Kabelo, HHP, Chiano Sky, Zonke, Pilani Bubu, Maysa Leak(Singer for Incognito), Garth Taylor, Howie Combrink, Ashlinn Gray, Sevven, Tucan Tucan, Eric Paliani, Zama Jobe, Naima McClean, Wanda Baloyi, Jazz at Lincoln Centre Big Band and Marcus Wyatts’ ZAR Jazz Orchestra.