Pepper Dem by Monzanto Sound - None More Records [NMR018DS1]

Pepper Dem

Monzanto Sound

A 1 track funk single (2m 56s) — released April 2nd 2025 on None More Records

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"A deft fusion of diasporic jazz, funk and electronic textures" Clash Magazine

"A perfect festival sound" Deb Grant

"I love hearing new music like this" Jamz Supernova


Monzanto Sound are a rising South East London-based music collective fusing together different styles from the African Diaspora with a hypnotic, psychedelic edge and a passion for the alchemical practice of sonic storytelling. Traversing through jazz-inflected funk, psychedelic trip-hop and cosmic neo-soul; they connect the dots using pulsating grooves, hypnotic polyrhythms and soaring vocals. The band consists of Mimi Koku on vocals, Mali Baden-Powell on keys, Wazoo Baden Powell on drums, Anthony Boatright on bass and Rachel Asafo-Agyei on guitar and supporting vocals.


New single 'Pepper Dem' is fun, tongue in cheek, and a little braggadocious. The title pays homage to a common phrase in Nigerian culture, essentially meaning "show 'em" or "let them know" and is all about not holding anything back. The band say"It sets the tone for what we have to follow, exuding some confidence now that we've had more time to develop our sound. It also serves as a pep-talk".


Following a creative restructure, Monzanto Sound released 'Tomorrow, Tomorrow & Tomorrow' EP in December 2022, showcasing a multi-melodic, raw and experimental approach to songwriting. The subsequent 2023 release, 'TT&T Remixed', took the experiments even further with collaborations and features including Dave Okumu and rising lyrical talent Natty Wylah. The band has performed live on numerous occasions, including at renowned and beloved venues such as The Jazz Cafe, Islington Assembly Hall, Roundhouse, Peckham Audio, Amazing Grace, Avalon Cafe, The Servant Jazz Quarters, The Old Blue Last, New Cross Inn and The Post Bar.

Monzanto Sound are released by None More Records, a genre-bending UK-based independent record label focussed on new music, led by Harry Walsh and Sam Bedford. NMR is an eclectic imprint that embraces psychedelic grooves, bass-heavy room two electronica and experimental sounds that defy categorisation.

A deft fusion of diasporic jazz, funk and electronic textures - Clash Magazine

A perfect festival sound - Deb Grant BBC 6Music

I love hearing new music like this - Jamz Supernova BBC 6Music

I'm loving this - Don Letts BBC 6Music

Flames! Sounding sick - Shy One NTS

Monzanto Sound are a high energy, rhythmic group with an ear for space and simplicity, capable of getting any crowd moving. - Music Is My Sanctuary

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