Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and producer Mellissa has kicked off 2025 with the release of her new single, “Tattoo,” featuring Nigerian rap star Blaqbonez.
Released via Rain.Labs and Virgin Music, Tattoo is the first single from her upcoming EP and a bold reintroduction, blending Afro-dancehall with R&B to create an irresistible, low-light groove.
Mellissa and Blaqbonez; two of West Africa’s most innovative voices, seamlessly merged their distinct styles on “Tattoo.”
While Mellissa delivered velvety, R&B-infused vocals, Blaqbonez countered with his signature witty bars, creating a dynamic interplay of sensuality and swagger.
Produced by Mellissa & Black Culture, and mixed and mastered by Made In Parris, Tattoo is a slow-tempo, body-swaying track perfect for intimate dancefloors and after-dark moments.
The beat thumps with a hypnotic bounce reminiscent of island riddims, as Mellissa delivered her vocals with a teasing, confident ease.
The hook says it all: “Don’t move, don’t move, don’t move. We can’t leave till the DJ play that tune, that tune, that tune. Say you wanna slow it down, I can do that too, that too, that too. And my body is stuck on you like a tattoo, tattoo, tattoo.”
Blaqbonez also brought a smooth, charismatic presence to his verse, offering the perfect counterpoint with lines like: “I follow her lead. Body to body like sardines. This one no be Thotiana, this one is a high breed.”
As the lead single from her upcoming EP, Tattoo signals Mellissa’s growing confidence, not just as a performer, but as a full creative force.
It’s the next step in a journey that has seen her build quiet momentum through previous releases, key performances, and growing fan support both at home and abroad.
With support from Rain.Labs, Virgin Music, and management from Meister Music, Mellissa is carving out her space in the global conversation, and she’s doing it on her own terms.
The single is now available for pre-save on all major streaming platforms. Tattoo marks the beginning of a new chapter, daring, sexy, and impossible to ignore.
