Tennessee based folk phenom Mon Rovîa is back, bringing us his latest single “Heavy Foot.”
Born in Liberia and now at home in Tennessee, folk artist Mon Rovîa presents his newest protest anthem “Heavy Foot.” Named one of Spotify’s 2024 Juniper Artists to Watch and growing a global following, Mon continues to sell out every headline show to date. With appearance on prestigious stages such as Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Zootown Missoula and the Newport Folk Festival, he also supported legends like Gregory Alan Isakov, and Josiah and the Bonnevilles and Quinn XCII on tour. In May of this year, Mon finished his sold-out European tour, as well as a performance at Boston Calling, earning him his place on the world stage. Moreover, he had the honor of becoming the first-ever musical artist guest on The Mel Robbins Podcast where he joined in on an in-depth conversation on art, activism and resilience.
Mon’s latest single “Heavy Foot” is a gripping protest anthem that combines raw emotion with bold social commentary. The song once again proves his ability to turn personal and collective pain into liberating soundscapes, defying genres and boundaries. It shines through its masterful blend of West African heritage and Appalachian folk storytelling, creating a sonic environment unique to Mon Rovîa through which his social commentary and activism live.
About his new song, Mon says,
‘Heavy Foot’ lays bare the scars of a broken system, all under the weight of a heavy-footed government. Yet, through this gravity, it sings of unbreakable unity—reminding us that in the face of oppression, our love and solidarity can defy the forces that try to hold us down.
The song dropped in the leadup to Mon Rovîa’s ‘A Place To Gather’ Fall North American Headline Tour, his largest tour yet. Make sure to grab your tickets before the tour’s end on November 19. His appearances in iconic venues across the U.S. and Canada, such as Irving Plaza, First Avenue, Brooklyn Bowl Philly, and more promises to spread Mon’s message of healing and unify fans across the continent.
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