Mergui (@mergui) is an Israel-born, LA-based singer-songwriter. Not too long ago, he unveiled his introspective new single, “Happy Now?,” produced by Mergui in collaboration with songwriter/producer K-KOV and 3x GRAMMY-nominated Varo (Black Eyed Peas, Pitbull).
Mergui – “Happy Now?” (Official Video)
“‘Happy Now?’ is a song about seeing your ex with someone new for the first time, and genuinely wanting them to be happy but also feeling hurt and wishing you could move on too.” – Mergui explained
“Happy Now?” is a lived-in meditation on all the wildly conflicting feelings that tend to overwhelm us after a devastating breakup. It has lush guitar tones, ornate piano work, and gorgeously sweeping strings.
The accompanying visualizer, directed by Damien Blue (Conan Gray, Khalid), enhances the song’s depth, set against a minimalist backdrop that accentuates the song’s raw emotional power through poignant imagery.
“Happy Now?” serves as a wonderful taste of what listeners can expect to hear on Mergui’s upcoming sophomore EP, “Shadows Of Blue,” available on May 9th, 2024, via Saban Music Partners. Furthermore, Mergui will perform “Happy Now?” on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Friday, March 29th, 2024.
Mergui – “Shadows Of Blue” EP
Co-produced by Mergui in collaboration with esteemed producers such as K-KOV and the legendary David Foster (Mariah Carey, Madonna, and Michael Jackson), “Shadows Of Blue” promises to showcase Mergui’s intricate musicality and soul-stirring vocal presence.
The EP delves into themes of vulnerability in his lyrics, marking his most powerful work to date. Equal parts intimate and cinematic, timeless yet forward-thinking, it reflects Mergui’s refined sense of melody and boundless creativity nurtured since childhood.
On the meaning behind the EP’s title, Mergui said, “There’s no shadow without light. That’s why we called the EP ‘Shadows Of Blue.’ It’s exploring those sad moments—the blue shadow—but also recognizing that they couldn’t exist without the light in your life.”
The result is a one-of-a-kind body of work that fully captures the pain and beauty of staying true to your passion, regardless of the challenges faced.
Mergui – “Cry” (Stripped) [Live in Los Angeles]
“Happy Now?” follows the success of Mergui’s previous single, “Cry,” featured in top-notch editorial playlists across digital service platforms, including Spotify’s New Pop Picks and Just Good Music. Mergui recently released a stunning stripped-down version of “Cry” live at Los Angeles’s iconic Village Studios.
Mergui – “Happy Now?” single
For almost his entire life, Mergui has made it his mission to push the limits of modern pop music. He has accomplished some incredible feats such as opening for Bruno Mars and Maroon 5 to a captivated audience of 65,000. His unguarded sense of vulnerability shines through in his art, making him an undeniable ‘Artist To Watch’ in 2024.
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