Meekz

Meekz
Also known asMeekz Manny
Born
Mico Howles

(1998-08-20) 20 August 1998 (age 27)
Gorton, Manchester, England
OriginHarpurhey, Manchester, England
GenresUK rap • Road rap • UK drill
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active2019–present
Websitemeekzmanny.com

Mico Howles (born 20 August 1998), known professionally as Meekz, is a masked British rapper from Manchester.[1] He released his debut EP Can't Stop Won't Stop in 2020, followed by the mixtape Respect the Come Up in 2022.[2][3] The latter features the song "Fresh Out the Bank" with Dave, which peaked at number 35 on the UK Singles Chart in 2022.[4] In 2024, Meekz released his next mixtape titled Tru, with a follow-up mixtape, Mr Can't Stop Won't Stop, scheduled to be released on 26 June, 2026.[5]

Music career

2020

Meekz released "Year of the Real" produced by MkThePlug featuring notable acts including M1llionz and Pa Salieu.[6]

2022

Meekz appeared on an episode of Amelia Dimoldenberg's Chicken Shop Date.[7]

In November 2022, Meekz released his first mixtape titled Respect the Come Up featuring Central Cee and Dave, among others.[8][9][10][11][12][13]

2024

Meekz released his second mixtape titled TRU on 24 May 2024.[14]

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details and chart positions
Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
[15]
Can't Stop Won't Stop
  • Released: 25 June 2020
  • Label: Young Entrepreneurs
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 32
Respect the Come Up
  • Released: 18 November 2022[17][18][19]
  • Label: Neighbourhood Recordings
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 13
TRU
  • Released: 24 May 2024
  • Label: Neighbourhood Recordings
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 12
Mr Can't Stop Won't Stop
  • Released: 26 June 2026
  • Label: Neighbourhood Recordings
  • Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download, streaming
 To be released

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
Meekzness
  • Released: 15 December 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[15]
"Hoods Hottest" 2019 — Non-album single
"6 Figures" — Can't Stop Won't Stop
"Year of the Real"
(featuring M1llionz, Teeway and Pa Salieu) 		2020 — Non-album single
"Can't Stop Won't Stop" — Can't Stop Won't Stop
"Like Me" 50
"Respect the Come Up" 2021 58 Respect the Come Up
"More Money" 71
"Airmax's" 2022 97 Non-album singles
"Daily Duppy"[20] —
"Say Less" 74 Respect the Come Up
"Fresh Out the Bank"
(featuring Dave) 		35
"Mini Me's" 2024 94 TRU
"Manny" —
"Jummah" —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
[15]
"Unruly"
(NSG featuring Meekz) 		2023 — Non-album singles
"Dash Cam"
(Rondodasosa featuring Meekz) 		2025 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted and certified songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[15]
"God's Clever" 2020 — Can't Stop Won't Stop
"In the Fire"
(Dave featuring Fredo, Meekz, Ghetts and Giggs) 		2021 6 We're All Alone in This Together
"Don't Like Drill"
(with Central Cee) 		2022 66 Respect the Come Up
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Categories Result Ref.
2020 2020 UK Music Video Awards Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Newcomer Nominated [22]

References

  1. ^ Patterson, Joseph (23 September 2022). "No FACE, No Case: Meekz is Manchester's unstoppable rap star". The Face. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  2. ^ Pitchard, Will (5 December 2022). "Review: Respect the Come Up by Meekz". Pitchfork. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  3. ^ Can't Stop Won't Stop by Meekz on Apple Music, 25 June 2020, retrieved 21 March 2026
  4. ^ Brandle, Lars (27 November 2022). "Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' Remains Unbeaten on U.K. Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Meekz on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  6. ^ Williams, Kyan-Sian (18 November 2022). "Meekz – 'Respect The Come Up' review: an assured artistic leap forward". NME. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  7. ^ Daily, GRM (26 November 2022). "Meekz Joins Amelia for a Quick Chicken Shop Date". GRM Daily. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  8. ^ Keith, James; Patterson, Joseph; Cagna, Claudia Valentina (21 November 2022). "First Impressions Of Meekz's New Project 'Respect The Come Up'". Complex. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  9. ^ Riaz, Hamza. "Meekz – Respect The Come Up". Loud and Quiet. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  10. ^ Kanzandjian, Robert (28 November 2022). "Album of the Month: Meekz 'Respect The Come Up (mixtape)'". DJ Magazine. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  11. ^ Daily, GRM (18 November 2022). "Listen To Respect the Come Up The Debut Mixtape From Meekz". GRM Daily. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  12. ^ Renshaw, David (22 November 2022). "Song You Need: Meekz is Manchester's ballied up new rap king". The Fader. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  13. ^ Renshaw, David (25 February 2023). "Meekz, the enigmatic British rapper, will visit Madrid in March". Mondo Sonoro. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  14. ^ Onapa, Emmanuel (29 May 2024). "TRU to himself: Meekz on becoming a defining voice within British rap". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  15. ^ a b c d "Meekz | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  16. ^ a b c d e f g "British certifications – Meekz". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 16 January 2026. Type Meekz in the "Search:" field.
  17. ^ Murray, Robin (8 November 2022). "Meekz Announces Respect the Come Up Mixtape". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  18. ^ Simpson, Joe (8 November 2022). "Meekz Announces Respect the Come Up Mixtape". Mixtape Madness. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  19. ^ Simpson, Joe (18 November 2022). "Mixtape Review: Meekz Continues His Rise On Respect the Come Up". Mixtape Madness. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  20. ^ Daily, GRM (6 November 2022). "Premiere: Watch Meekz's Highly-Anticipated "Daily Duppy" Debut". GRM Daily. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  21. ^ "British certifications – Dave". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 19 July 2023. Type Dave in the "Search:" field.
  22. ^ Copsey, Rob (30 September 2020). "UK Music Video Awards: Dua Lipa, The Weeknd and Beyonce lead nominations". Official Charts. Retrieved 15 March 2023.

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