Vices, by Léa Mondo

Vices

by Léa Mondo

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

Hailing originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by way of Wigan, 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.

Vices is a song about Lea’s personal struggles. The singer’s lyrics explore the highs and lows of personal addictions and her history of poor relationship choices. Drawing influences from Red Hot Chilli Peppers (Californication) drums and arrangements, the melody of the tune is curated in a way to take the listener on a journey that leads to a climax to convey the feeling one feels when they’re coming up, to eventual peak.

Léa and her band recorded the song live at That Sound Studio, Tottenham with producer Louis Auneau and engineer Bar Huss. The band consists of Jasmine Burton (Bass), Alex Karakurt (Drums), Tawanda Manika (Guitar), Olivia Cuttill (Trumpet), 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.

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released January 19, 2024

Léa Mondo - lyrics, vocals, guitar, arrangements, co-production
Jasmine Burton- Bass
Alex Karakurt - Drums
Tawanda Manika - Guitar
Olivia Cuttill - Trumpet
Max Rodriguez - guitar
Louis Auneau - Producer
Bar Huss - Engineer
Studio - That Sound studio

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Léa Mondo London, UK

Léa Mondo's story is one of diverse cultural influences and a passion for using music as a means of expression. Born in The Democratic Republic Of The Congo, raised in Manchester, and now based in London, she draws inspiration from artists like Fatoumata Diawara, Rokia Traore, Bob Marley and Sade. Her music talks about life, love, peace and freedom while reflecting on the state of the world. ... more