Mecca: Reclamation
- Muzikscribe
- Jul 25
- 3 min read
“I'm feelin’ it, fill the glass to the top with Moet;
Feelin' it (Marcy), feel the Lex pushing up on the set (Brooklyn),
I'm feelin' it, feel the high that you get from the lah;
Feelin' it, if you feel it raise your L in the sky…” — Jay-Z & Mecca “Feelin’ It”
Chances are more than likely one already knows her recognizable voice, however the name may or may not yet ring a bell. Mark these words though, that’ll all soon change. Having provided the breezy chorus on the fourth and final single, “Feelin’ It,” produced by Ski and taken from Jay-Z's multi-platinum foundational 1996 LP, Reasonable Doubt, Mecca, is prepping for the forthcoming unveiling of ‘Feelin’ It: A Hip-Hop Memoir’; sure to be a bestseller…Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
What was it about now, specifically at this particular stage in both your life and career, that prompted this decision?
Sometimes the truth needs time to ripen. I’ve lived in silence about parts of my story for decades—not because I was hiding, but because I was healing. Now, with the wisdom of experience and the clarity of hindsight, I knew it was finally time. This memoir is about nostalgia and reclamation. Of voice. Of legacy. Of self.
What can actually be expected from this upcoming body of work?
‘Feelin’ It: A Hip-Hop Memoir’ is raw, reflective, and unfiltered. It’s not just about what happened—it’s about what it meant. Expect truth, art, music, and moments that shaped an era, told from a woman who lived it in real time and lived to tell it. I won’t give it all away—but know this: it’s bigger than the hook.
Do you feel you covered everything you wanted, or will there be more volumes?
This book holds the weight of what needed to be said now. But, life doesn’t fit neatly into chapters. There may very well be more volumes down the line. When you’ve lived a layered life, sometimes one book isn’t enough.
What’s the biggest takeaway you want readers to walk away with?
That your story is still yours, even if someone else tries to write the ending. I want people—especially women—to feel seen, heard, and reminded that legacy is something you build, even when no one’s watching.
What else can we look forward to from the book tour?
The Hip-Hop Memoir Tour™ is more than a promo run—it’s a cultural pull-up. Expect intimate conversations, unexpected truths, and a reminder of who really helped shape the soundtrack of our lives. Book signings, podcast appearances, and city stops that honor the roots of this journey.
Word Association Game:
Mecca On…
Musical Inception:
Church choirs, tape decks, and soul in every note.
Influences:
Phyllis Hyman’s tone. Mary’s pain. Lauryn’s pen. Nina’s truth.
New artist — CoCo Jones and Summer Walker.
Style / Sound:
Classic East Coast grit with velvet in the background.
Jay-Z:
Business and brilliance. A sharp pen. A sharp mind. A moment in my history — and maybe my future. Reasonable Doubt II?
“Feelin’ It” / Reasonable Doubt:
Timeless. And mine, too.
Late, Great Big L:
A lyrical beast gone too soon. Respected and remembered.
Camp Lo:
Style innovators. Fly with flavor.
AZ:
Poetic precision. Underrated icon. Forever dope.
Solo Career:
Still unfolding. This book is part of it.
Songwriting:
Therapy. Testimony. Legacy.
Kim Zolciak-Biermann:
I wrote her second single titled “Google Me.” I sang the hook. I wrote her a rap for that song, too.
State of R&B:
R&B is back. And, it’s back with a vengeance.
Life After / Outside of Music:
Healing. Creating. Owning my narrative.
Biggest Career Moment:
Standing in the booth recording “Feelin’ It.” And now—writing about what came after.
5 to 10 Year(s) Plan:
New York Times’ bestseller. Books. Films. Music. Legacy work. Creative freedom. And, a little peace.
What’s Next:
Pre-orders start July 24. The world gets the memoir on October 2nd 2025. New music. I’m just getting started.
Parting Words:
I wasn’t chasing a spotlight—I was building a legacy. And now, I’m ready to let it shine.
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