Rising star and sensational vocalist Mackenzy Mackay pours his heart and vulnerabilities into his new heartfelt single ‘What It Means To Be Loved‘.
With deep, rich vocals- rough yet raw and passionate- Mackeny uses his unique voice to share heartfelt emotion, filled with heartbreak and vulnerability, pouring through his new single ‘What It Means To Be Loved‘. Hearing Mackenzy for the first time with his new track, with the combination of his electric feel of indie pop music, the captivating vocals he has and the way he has sentimental songwriting featured inside his music, exploring the complexities and hard-hitting experiences in his lyricism, he is an artist who has talent and knows how to transform heartfelt stories into poignant songwriting.
In his new single, ‘What It Means To Be Loved‘, Mackenzy sings with passion and yearning for someone whom he treasures, creating a heartwarming, meaningful romantic message about feeling inspired and admired by someone special for whom he feels deep affection, teaching him how to love properly.
Inspired by Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, and Arctic Monkeys, Mackenzy performs in a unique style, blending indie rock with electric rhythms and punchy rap vocals that soar through the roof. He brings emotion, power, and soul to his collection of music.
With his voice and moving storytelling throughout his songs, Mackenzy is a powerful force in the independent music industry, and it has not always been an easy ride, from starting his career to rising in the music world. Beginning his career, Mackenzy faced the highs and lows while trying to make his way to his shining spotlight. Raised alongside three siblings by a single mother, Mackenzy’s life was marked by financial hardship. His story is one of resilience and overcoming the odds. “I had to look after myself from a young age and grow up quickly,” he says. “I’ve been through times of not having places to live and not being able to afford much in life, times when I’ve had to search through every jacket in the house and every pocket in my jeans to get 20p’s together to get to and from sessions.”
Going from sofa surfing in friends’ houses and sleeping inside his rehearsal space to now performing headline shows selling out London’s 2,300-capacity Kentish Town Forum, where many listeners have connected to his words. An inspirational story where Mackenzy has become an artist who fans look up to, a message of never giving up on your dreams, no matter how hard life gets.
Why not listen to Mackenzy’s new single now?