MNEK
Uzo Emenike (born 9 November 1994), professionally known as MNEK, is a Grammy-nominated British singer, songwriter, record producer and remixer, of Nigerian descent.
His recent writing and production credits include Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Chris Malinchak, Bondax, Becky Hill, Oliver Heldens, Karen Harding, Tieks, Zara Larsson, Naughty Boy, Gorgon City, Sub Focus, Clean Bandit, Duke Dumont, Rudimental, Little Mix, A*M*E amongst others, he's worked with the likes of Lianne La Havas, and his remixes include Duran Duran, Olly Murs, Bastille and Tinie Tempah.
Career
2012–13: Breakthrough
In February 2012, he featured on Rudimental's single "Spoons" with Syron. The song features on their debut studio album Home (2013). In December 2013 he was one of 15 artists to make BBC's long list.
2014–present: Small Talk
In January 2014 he featured on Gorgon City's single "Ready for Your Love". The song peaked to number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. On 20 April 2014, he premiered "Every Little Word" on 1Xtra, the "buzz" single from his debut studio album. On 9 May the remix EP featuring Joe Goddard and Fred V & Grafix among others was released. Emenike has said we can expect to hear collaborations with Moko, Snakehips and Jimmy Napes on the record. The lead single "Wrote a Song About You" premiered on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show on 13 June 2014. In June 2014, Oliver Heldens' track Gecko, which Emenike wrote, debuted at number 1 on both the UK Dance Chart and the UK Singles Chart. In 2014, he also worked with Madonna on her album, Rebel Heart, and produced the song "Feels So Good" by Kylie Minogue, from her album Kiss Me Once. On 22 July that year, MNEK released the promotional single "In Your Clouds" as part of an iTunes Ones to Watch campaign. The song will feature on his debut album. His debut extended play Small Talk was released on 20 March 2015. In March 2015, JoJo announced that she worked with MNEK on her new studio album.
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Don't Call This Love
by: MnekYou, look at me with those eyes
Telling tales and sweet lullabies
I know I feel it, why deny it
I know the odds, I'll try and defy them
You take my hand, hold it to your heart
I submit, I crash, fall apart
I know the word but I won't say it
I won't say it
Call it the feeling you can't explain
Call it the thing that drives you insane
But don't call this, don't call this
Call it what keeps you up at night
Call it the wrong that feels so right
But don't call this, don't call this
Please don't call this love
Please don't call this love
Cause if I say it to you, I wanna mean it
Feeling strong and you're still my weakness
I know I feel it, why deny it
I know the odds, I'll try and defy them
Say my name and hypnotize
Play the game and soon realize
This is more than just a crush, just a crush
Call it the feeling you can't explain
Call it the thing that drives you insane
But don't call this, don't call
Call it what keeps you up at night
Call it the wrong that feels so right
Don't call this, don't call this
Please don't call this love
Cause I've fallen into that trap before
Cause you and I both know that this is more than company, sympathy
All I need is you by me
But I know how the story goes
When the heart breaks before it grows
Call it the feeling you can't explain
Call it the thing that drives you insane
But don't call this, don't call this love
Call it what keeps you up at night
Call it the wrong that feels so right
But don't call this, please don't call this love
Please don't call this love
Don't you dare
Don't you dare
Please don't call this love
Don't call this
Please don't call this love