Mon Rovîa

“I’m Mon, born in Mon Rovia, Liberia. My life can be summed up by being born into a civil war, escaping the life of a child soldier, rescued by the hands of missionaries. Spent a lot of my developmental years living in a variety of places with a number of life experiences. And then layered on top of all of this is the assimilation I felt being a transracially adopted refugee. My music in a nutshell is a culmination of these experiences blended with the empathy I feel for the experiences with others. The mission of my music is to heal with others – with every nation and tongue, in due time.”

Delaney Bailey

Delaney Bailey (born August 7, 2001, in Bloomington, Indiana) is an currently based in Chicago.

Bailey embarked on her music career during the summer following her freshman year of college. She commenced her musical journey with her debut single titled “Loving & Losing” in 2020, and her inaugural album “(i would have followed you)” was released during her junior year in 2022.

Seeking a more intimate and personal project, she made the decision during her senior year to independently write, record, and produce her next endeavor. This resulted in the creation of the “What We Leave Behind” EP in 2023, a collection of five songs that delve into her sentiments about Indiana, a place she both loved and had reservations about.

The inspiration for this EP stemmed from her imminent move out of state, marking the first time she would reside outside Indiana. Recording took place in her hometown, where Bailey used a microphone connected to her phone, set up on a cardboard box in her bedroom. “What We Leave Behind” was officially released on July 26, 2023, coinciding with her relocation to Chicago.

Bailey has recently announced her inaugural mini solo tour, commencing in September, with planned stops in Brooklyn, Chicago, and Los Angeles. This tour marks a significant step in her evolving music career.