M La Mellz

M La Mellz (born Inamandla Meluleki Mpanza on 7 March 1993 in Durban) is an International dynamic Record Producer from South Africa, and the founder of House Music 07 Rec (HM07R), Soul Music 07 Ent (SM07E), North Coast Legacy Media Agency (N.C.L.M.A). He is the creator of 'The Legendary Journey of House' (The Le JOH) mixtape series and the Author of Virtuosity Mag (Viruosityezen).

South African record producer M La Mellz (Inamandla Meluleki Mpanza) collaborated on the Beyond Music Vol. 4 – Social Change album project, which featured renowned artists including Angélique Kidjo, Pheelz, Wiyaala, and producer Dodo.

The Project: "Beyond Music Vol. 4 – Social Change" is a compilation album featuring 23 songs created by 78 artists from 41 countries, released in April 2025.

M La Mellz's Contribution: M La Mellz produced the track "Positive Changes" on this album, featuring CHLOË ROSE LAING and SHENO.

The All-Star Lineup: The project was curated and supported by Grammy-winning artist Angélique Kidjo, Nigerian producer Pheelz, Ghanaian singer Wiyaala, and producer Dodo (David Donatien), who acted as guest artists/judges for the winning collaborations.

M La Mellz was recognized as a winning producer in the 2024 Beyond Music competition, allowing him to work on this international collaborative album.

M La Mellz is a record producer and DJ whose discography focuses on Deep House and Afro-Tech music. His most prominent albums include Models & Mentors (2019) and the 2024 release House It Buddy. He is widely recognized for his international collaborations, notably with Sinaubi Zawose from Tanzania, on tracks like "Chaka Chaka" and "Nothing for Free".

Discography

M La Mellz has released several full-length albums and EPs, often through his own label, House Music 07 Rec.
Album Title Release Year Notable Tracks
Identified 2026 "Angizwa Nex", "Mpumelelo", "Real Eyes Realize"
House It Buddy 2024 "Okhalweni Lwamathonga", "Eita Daah", "Skorokoro", "Delayed Feelings"
Models & Mentors 2019 "Models & Mentors (Tribute to Dukesoul)", "Cold Summer", "Love Ain't Easy", "The Hands Of A Working Man"
The Greener Gold 2018 "Train To Tongaat", "Free Nation", "Lethu"
That Wet Floor Gambol 2021 "That Wet Floor Gambol", "Long Run", "eSoweto"

Key Collaborations

M La Mellz is known for his work with both South African and international artists. His participation in the Beyond Music project facilitated many of these global connections.

Sinaubi Zawose: A frequent collaborator from Tanzania. Together they released "Chaka Chaka" (2021) and "Nothing for Free" (2026), the latter also featuring Fatime Songoro.
Beyond Music Vol. 4 - Social Change: Produced the track "Positive Changes" featuring SHENO (Cameroon) and Chloë Rose Laing (UK).
Mushroom Deep: Featured on the track "Soweto From Here".
Vocals & Featured Artists:
Tammy: Featured on "Love Ain't Easy".
Dix: Featured on "The Rainy Days Nights".
Nonto Vocals: Featured on "The Hands of a Working Man".
Jean Ann Garrish: Featured on "Namani".

Mr. Mellz is also a writer and poet and a former fitness and a basketball coach.

La...