Volume 1

Description

MRCY consists of producer Barney Lister and vocalist Kojo Degraft-Johnson. Hailing from different parts of England and disparate cultures, their soul-infused space of expression combines the timeless musical warmth and social consciousness of Marvin Gaye with the modern, crossover sensibility of Anderson .Paak and SAULT. Barney has established himself as one of the UK's most in-demand producers, with collaborations ranging from Ivor Award-winning work with Obongjayar to Mercury-nominated records with Joy Crookes and Olivia Dean. Kojo, who grew up in South London, cut his teeth in church and has sung with equally illustrious local artists such as Cleo Sol and Little Simz. Their project VOLUME 1 artfully combines musical power, commanding vocals, and otherworldly touches to produce songs that are both personal and profoundly universal. MRCY offers blessed respite and an intoxicating soundtrack to the madness and magic of everyday life.