đ¶ Big Mel Drops Confident New Southern Soul Anthem âBFNâ â A Self-Love Statement from the South

Atlanta, GAÂ Â â Southern Soul is all about storytellingâand Big Melâs new single âBFNâ is no exception. But this time, the story hits close to home.
Born Melvin Nettles in the vibrant heart of Newton, Mississippi, Big Melâs musical roots run deep. He launched his journey singing gospel at Walker Chapel AME Zion Church in Meridian, alongside his two brothers as The Nettles Brothers. Those early harmonies shaped a soulful foundation that still resonates in his music today.
With the release of âBFNââan ode to confidence, dignity, and self-careâBig Mel flips stereotypes on their head. He shared:
âI wrote this song because a lot of people have a preconceived notion about big boysâand thatâs just not me. Iâm always on top of my hygiene. Iâm always on top of my appearance. Iâm always on top of that when it comes to me.â
âBFNâ (short for Big FLY N****) brings that Southern Soul groove with sharp production, smooth vocals, and a message of self-love. Itâs the kind of anthem you can feel in your stride, whether youâre two-stepping in the church basement or cruising through your hometown streets.
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Apple Music: Stream âBFNâ here
Big Melâs latest release isn’t just another single; it’s a cultural reset wrapped in soulful charisma. âBFNâ speaks to anyone whoâs ever felt misjudged, misunderstoodâor just needed a boost of pride. Southern Soul has found a new voice, and itâs confidently saying: âIâm fly. Iâm fresh. Iâm me.â
Stay tuned for more from Big Mel as he carries that gospel-rooted soul into the next chapter of his musical journey.