Menace ZM is an artist from south-central Africa who explores their creativity through a blend of Alternative R&B, Hip-hop and Alté, using music, spoken word, writing, and artistic direction. They're known for their unique and genre-defying approach. They explore and find feminine and masculine fluidity in the Hip-hop and R&B spaces. Menace draws inspiration from various artists such as 6LACK, Kendrick Lamar, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Sade, Summer Walker, and Jessie Reyez. Their musical journey started with the humble beginnings of posting their own music to platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube, using Typebeats as a starting point. However, much of their early work seems to have been taken down from the internet, hinting at a progression and evolution in their style over time. Initially, Menace's music leaned towards a more aggressive and less melodic approach, but as they continued to develop as an artist, they refined their sound to embrace a more melodic direction.