Wah Wah 45s are proud to present the third single on the label from a very special new artist, Léa Mondo. It’s the final track to be released from the forthcoming Rising Woman EP, due for release this May.
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.
Nah Mate is a song about warding off negative energy from people and situations that aren’t serving your life. It’s about not dimming your light for anyone and learning to confront issues head on, communicating in a healthy, positive way. The idea for the track came from Léa’s love of Y2K R&B, soul and pop from artists such as Lauryn Hill, TLC, Blaque and Aaliyah.
The track features vocalist Tiece who brings a neo-soulful, electric blues edge to the proceedings. Tiece is a singer, producer and songwriter of mixed Equatorial Guinean and English roots who takes inspiration for her music from the chaos of nature and human experiences.
Léa co-produced the song with producer Louis Auneau, as well as providing lyrics, vocals, guitar and arrangements . The track also features Ryan Wandross on bass and Dave Mather on trumpet.
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 celebrating the release of her forthcoming Rising Women EP on May 24th at 91 Living Room in East London’s Brick Lane.
Radio Play & Reactions
Radio play from Deb Grant & Tom Ravenscroft (BBC 6 Music, UK), Bobafatt (Soho Radio, UK), Kid Hops (KEXP 90.3FM, USA), Dom Servini (Jazz FM / Soho Radio UK), Karl Phillips ( Source FM – Eternal Fusion Radio – Liskeard Radio, UK), Mark Milz (Radio Corax 95.9FM, Germany)
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“It’s gorgeous this!” Deb Grant (BBC 6 Music, UK)
“Yes!” Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM, UK)
“It’s a beauty.” Juergen Jazzanova (Sonar Kollektiv, Germany)
“Love it. The melody, the voice, the production.” DJ Soulist (Souleance, France)
“Nice adventurous track with strong music vibes and trumpet and vocal interplay, great to have women to the fore strongly.” Debbie Golt (Resonance FM, UK)
“Wicked. As you know, I am lovin’ Lea’s music!! I’ve been playing “Vices” on my KEXP radio shows, and I look forward to dropping “Nah Mate” this weekend. Many, many thanks. Wicked tunes, lovely & unique voice, and awesome arrangements.” Kid Hops (KEXP 90.3FM, USA)
“Nice afro vibe and sultry vocals .. will play.” Raj Selli (Solar Radio, UK)
“Wow, masterful vocals. I would love to see this performed live. Too bad I live so far away.” Jay Paul (WRUV FM, USA)
“A fantastic tune!” Sven Thomschke (Radio Z, Germany)
“Dope!” DJ Bobafatt (Soho Radio, UK)
“This is so original and still it feels like a relative.” Mans Stromberg (Radio Helsinki, Finland)
“Nice track!” DJ Angola (Wonderwheel, USA)
“Nice one!” DJ Makala (Global Funkers, Spain)
“Nice laidback tune. Can’t wait to play this somewhere on an open air stage.” Oliver Korthals (Mojo Club, Germany)
“Both tracks are killer, will be supporting!!” Alan O’Malley (RTE Pulse, Dublin)
“So good!” Dobromir Marzov (Radio Varna, Bulgaria)
“Léa always coming with massive tunes.. brilliant artist.” DJ Snuff (Universal Magnetic B-Boy, UK)
“Super cool vibes!” Olivier Cavaller (De La Bonne Musique, France)
“Beautiful words and emotion over a stunning musical flow.” DJ Mr Lob (Melbourne, Australia)
“Amazing vibes and vocals! Full support!” Enrique Domenech (Freeform, Spain)
“Will be playing on my “Random Jukebox” show.” Karl Phillips (Source 96.1FM, UK)
“Love it!” Karsten John (Vinyl Vibes, Germany)
“Lea Mondo is bringing da vibe, that’s for sure. Very accomplished sounding work so far. Looking forward to supporting her journey. #playlisted” DJ Osric (RTR FM, Australia)
“I love it.” Rado Tomek (Nu Spirit Club, Slovakia)
“Perfect!!!” Erik Tchaikovsky (Night Light Radio Show, Ukraine)
“Love it.” Bob Hill (Illicit Grooves, UK)
“Soul superbe.” Jean Marc Baehler (Couleur 3, Switzerland)
“Super nice flow on it!!!” Marcus Milz (Radio Corax, Germany)
“Nice.” Veronique Prebolin (Radio Krimi, France)
“Wonderful voice and great sentiments.” Chris Greenwood (Mi-Soul Radio, UK)
“Coool.” Tjerk Coeurs (Armada Music, The Netherlands)
“Nice!” Jon Freer (Freer Sounds, UK)
“Nice one.” Robert Lochmann (Radio X, Germany)
“Nice groove to this – nice to see Tottenham representing ….” Steve KIW (Balearic Assassins, UK)
“Another great track.” DJ Lamp (Coalition, UK)
“Great!” Jim Wood (8 Track Music, UK)
“Perfect jazzy hip-hop soul. On a winner!” Gerry Hectic (You And The Music, UK)
“So many influences driving this tune but the important thing is how the artist fuses them – in this case beautifully. Great title, fine sentiment, subtle swearing and lush sounds. Can’t fail. x” Drummie Dave (Various, UK)
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