"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."

Khatumu, a half-German, half-Sierra Leonean artist and first-generation American, and recent Yale graduate, ignited her musical journey during the COVID-19 lockdown in Brazil. At 20, she immersed herself in learning music production, quickly gaining attention with her debut single “Hunting Days”. Her upcoming EP Free Therapy blends folk and Americana influences, and showcases her gifts of intimate storytelling and emotional depth, with epically relatable narratives, as evident on tracks like “Sober” and “Fire Drill”. Now based in Los Angeles, Khatumu continues to evolve, crafting touching, catchy songs that explore themes of relationships, self-discovery, identity, and personal growth, and navigate the complexities of young adulthood with a unique voice full of both confidence and vulnerability. Free Therapy ultimately feels like a glimpse into Khatumu’s bright musical future, and clearly solidifies her as a the year’s most captivating and thoughtful young singer/songwriter.