The story of Blessd: from carrying bags at the Mayorista to filling the Atanasio
At three in the morning, when Medellín was just starting to move, Stiven Mesa Londoño was already working. His routine took him to the Central Mayorista, where he loaded food bags with the goal of raising money to pay for study hours and record music.
TL;DR
- Stiven Mesa Londoño, known as Blessd, started his career working early mornings at Medellín's Central Mayorista market to fund his music.
- His artistic identity and musical language were shaped in the neighborhoods of south Medellín, like Guayabal.
- Blessd's direct and everyday storytelling style became his distinctive feature.
- He performed in bars and clubs in the Valle de Aburrá before gaining recognition.
- Songs like 'Medallo' and 'Quién TV' gained organic popularity on digital platforms.
- Maluma collaborated on the remix of 'Medallo' and invited Blessd to perform at the Atanasio Girardot stadium in 2022.
- Blessd is part of a new generation of Colombian reggaeton artists who incorporate local Medellín language and references.
- His musical roots are in hip hop, influenced by artists like Arcángel and Akapellah, before transitioning to reggaeton.