“A mixture of fellow musicians such as Bruno Mars and Sam Smith with the lyrical foresight of Talib Kweli.” - Jessica Golich
“Melaku, a rising act from Santa Cruz, is a name to look out for…”
— Obscure Sound
“…some of the best written pop songs on the planet today. Personally I am obsessed with his music.”
— The Indie Source
“Melaku wants to bring thought-provoking music back to life and have a cause to get behind on.”
— With Guitars Magazine