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Tel Aviv star Jonathan Mergui rose to fame as part of televised singing competition Rising Star and has subsequently released a number of original tracks such as Cry and Happy Now. Now Mergui releases new EP Nobody Really Knows – four tracks of pop excellence.
Dancefloor oriented single Criminal showcases Mergui’s impressive vocals, sitting impeccably on production he crafts alongside K-Kov. The delicious pop number is written by songwriting royalty Diane Warren and could certainly be a global breakthrough moment for the Israeli star. On My Mind glimmers with a nostalgic pop romance with Mergui convincing in the romantic crooner persona, whilst the reflective Nobody Knows shows Mergui’s versatility with a breezy cool. EP closer 10,000 Faces soars as slick contemporary pop with a slight rock-centred edge.
On the EP, Mergui shared: “It’s wildddd to finally share this with you all. Feels like a closure… 2024 was a crazy tornado of moments, filled with so much love, growth and new beginnings, along with uncertainty, pain and vulnerability. This year reminded me I’m still a kid figuring life out.. from falling in love to feeling completely lost, it’s all here in these songs. This project helps me beautifully close this chapter of my life and open a new one.”
Mergui also released a new version of On My Mind with Sam Feldt, sharing: “My body literally starts dancing automatically every time I hear this haha. I am so excited this is happening and can’t wait for you guys to hear the full version”
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