Muxu
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Birth name | Matthew Mercieca |
Born | Msida, Malta | 19 July 1990
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Matthew "Matt" Mercieca (born 19 July 1990), known professionally as Muxu, is a Maltese singer and songwriter. He is one of Malta's leading R&B artists, with multiple number-one singles, and has received various local awards.
Career
Mercieca started his career, as a songwriter co-writing with Maltese producer Jay Omaro. In 2008, he released his first single "Beat My Drum" which reached the number-one spot on the Maltese charts. It led him to be nominated "Best Newcomer" at the 2008 Bay Music Awards.[citation needed] In 2009, he was signed to the UK label Play Records but was dropped after a year citing 'artistic differences'[citation needed]. "Still Missing You" featuring Local singer and known DJ Talitha was released in late October 2009 and brought Mercieca back to the stage in Malta.[citation needed]
Junior Eurovision
In November 2014 Muxu wrote the lyrics for the song Diamonds for Frederica Falzon and the song finished in fourth place. In November 2015 Maltese singer Destiny Chukunyere performed a song with lyrics written by her and Muxu named Not My Soul. The song was placed first, giving Malta the second Junior Eurovision win in three years.[1]
References
- ^ "Breaking News: Congratulations, Malta! | News | Junior Eurovision Song Contest - Bulgaria 2015". www.junioreurovision.tv. Archived from the original on 22 November 2015.
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