Her Single Of 2025 Is A Seductive Tease of Her Upcoming EP
Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and producer Mellissa marks her 2025 debut with the release of her seductive new single “Tattoo” featuring Nigerian eccentric Hip-Hop artist, Blaqbonez. Distributed by via rain.Labs and Virgin Music, “Tattoo” is the first single and introductory record to usher in her upcoming EP. The single is a bold reintroduction to Mellissa’s sound which blends Afro-dancehall with R&B to create an irresistible low-light groove. Mellissa and Blaqbonez, two of West Africa’s most innovative voices, merge their distinct artistic styles seamlessly on “Tattoo”.
While Mellissa delivers velvety, R&B-infused vocals, Blaqbonez counters with his signature witty bars, creating a dynamic interplay of sensuality and swagger. Produced by Mellissa & Black Culture, and mixed and mastered by Made In Parris, “Tattoo” is a slow-tempo, rhythmic record meant for intimate dance floors and after-dark moments. The beat thumps with a hypnotic bounce reminiscent of the Caribbean Islands while Mellissa delivers her vocals with a teasing, confident ease. The hook says it all: “Don’t move, don’t move, don’t move. We can’t leave till the DJ play that tune, that tune, that tune. Say you wanna slow it down, I can do that too, that too, that too. And my body is stuck on you like a tattoo, tattoo, tattoo.” Blaqbonez brings a smooth, charismatic presence to his verse, offering just the right counterpoint with lines like: “I follow her lead. Body to body like sardines. This one no be Thotiana, this one is a high breed.”
As the lead single from her upcoming EP, “Tattoo” signals Mellissa’s growing confidence not just as a performer, but as a full creative force. It’s the next step in a journey that has seen her build quiet momentum with previous releases, key performances, and growing fan support both at home and abroad. With support from rain.Labs, Virgin Music, and management from Meister Music, Mellissa is carving out her space in the global conversation, and she’s doing it on her own terms.
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