Wah Wah 45s are proud to present the debut single on the label from a very special new artist, Léa Mondo.

Hailing originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by way of Manchester, and now settled in North London, this young singer-songwriter and guitarist enjoys a plethora of eclectic influences. Léa’s musical output is a smorgasbord of experimental styles fusing aspects of soul, high life, bossa-nova, jazz and reggae. Drawing inspiration from reggae icon Bob Marley, and Malian artists such as Fatoumata Diawara and Rokia Traorè, as well as Nigerian born UK soul superstar Sade, her music largely talks about life, love, peace and freedom while reflecting on the state of the world.

Heights Of Love is a song about unrequited affection that focuses on Léa reflecting on a past situation-ship. The song is a fusion of soul, jazz and bossa nova influences. The singer's heartfelt lyrics explore the vulnerable state that one feels while going through rejection, making it a relatable, but at the same time an instantly catchy love song. At the time of writing it, Léa was enthralled by albums such as Getz/Gilberto and Nouvelle Vague’s In A Manner Of Speaking, as well as the burgeoning London jazz scene she is a part of.

Léa and her band recorded the song live at That Sound Studio, Tottenham with producer Louis Auneau. The band consists of Jasmine Burton (Bass), Alex Karakurt (Drums), Mousa Dembele (Percussions), Allexa Neva (Sax & Flute), Max Rodriguez (Rhythm Guitar) and Léa herself providing lyrics, vocals, guitar, arrangements and co-producing the track.

Since 2021, Léa has been somewhat prolific on the London live music scene, co-founding famed female & non-binary improv session Peng Femme Jam, and sharing stages with our very own Afrobeat Ambassador Dele Sosimi and Afla Sackey’s Afrik Bawantu project. Following several headline shows across London, and a tour of the south-west of England last summer, she will be playing more shows early next year to celebrate the release of this single, and much more music to come on Wah Wah 45s!