A multi-faceted creative, Mercy’s Cartel’s abilities span writing, production and engineering, allowing her to take control of the process in which she delivers a unique amalgamation of R&B, hip-hop and gospel. A recipient of Abbey Road Studio’s scholarship in Music Production and Audio Engineering, Mercy hones her craft while working in their London studio.
Supported by tastemaker press and radio, as well as editorial playlists, Mercy is continuing to build herself into a rising star of R&B. Pair this with performances supporting Koejy Radical, Etta Bond and Yazmin Lacey, and festival appearances at Reading, Dot to Dot, Glastonbury and Kendall Calling, it’s clear Mercy’s trajectory is upward.
Fans’ latest gift is Mercy’s gleaming new single ‘HORIZON’, a rich arrangement of wondrous synths and soaring vocals with a vivid atmosphere. Melodies crash around the listener as Mercy delivers a captivating and kaleidoscopic performance, intricately crafting an incredibly colourful yet hazy soundscape that is alluring from the opening moments. Wrapping audiences in a picturesque tranquility Mercy drives the track forward with pounding percussion and glittery synth design.
Mercy shares an insight into the track, “I wrote this record after experiencing deep concern for a troubled guy I was seeing after a sudden period of “ghosting” when I lived in Bristol. It turns out he was literally in London in crack houses, shooting up heroin and dealing with demons that had nothing to do with me.
‘HORIZON’ is my ode to the nostalgic pull of the 80’s synth-wave era with a poignant narrative of love, substance abuse, and the intoxicating escapism found in the city. The lyrics tell a story of forlorn love and self-destruction, exploring the dark allure of substance abuse as a coping mechanism.”