LEON unveils his latest single, ‘Just One Thing,’ featuring Mukukā. The track, a dance anthem produced by LEON, combines infectious beats with a thought-provoking message. Released on 5 July, the single was also featured in the latest episode of the popular American TV series "Walker" (Episode 69).
The song explores the facades people maintain and the limitations of projecting a 'picture perfect' image. "It's a bit of a rebellion against the social media mindsets prevalent today," LEON says. "Authenticity and dependability matter more. The song questions, 'Who are you trying to deceive? You can hide it from yourself, but you can’t hide it from me.”
LEON describes the creative process as organic and inspired. "I wanted to create a track perfect for a party, with the right mix of simplicity, ear candy, and a catchy hook," he explains. "But beyond the upbeat vibe, I wanted to address a deeper theme."
This is the second release from LEON featuring Mukukā, and listeners can expect more exciting releases from the two artists in the future.
LEON
LEON is the solo moniker of Auckland-based singer, multi-instrumentalist and product wizard behind Flying Nun crew Ghost Wave, Matthew L. Paul.
After the release of the deeply reflective "Cherry" in 2021, Matt went deep into the world of songwriting and production, sketching a fresh batch of tunes while still finding time to deliver a colourful, dubbed-out falsetto croon of Julien Dyne's afro-jazz/house track GRL (Modes, Soundway 2021).
With that library of tunes in his back pocket, LEON started to collaborate with a cohort of like-minded, independent artists, releasing ‘Sunshine’ with Mukukā and ‘Dream Of You’ with Wellington vocalist, Mads Taylor in 2023.
With a slew of synchs under his belt, his latest single "Just One Thing" with Mukukā was most recently featured on finale of American TV series "Walker" (Episode 69)
Mukukā
Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland, New Zealand) songstress Mukukā, has an extraordinary ability to flow through to the core of her listener’s emotions with her smooth soulful angelic voice. Her effervescent soul, and effortless melodies reveal an artist who’s had music flowing through her veins for as long as she can remember. Mukukā describes herself as a lover of art in all of its forms.
Mukukā likes to think of her sound as “that feeling you get on lazy Sunday morning with nothing to do, sitting in the bath with a glass of wine musing on the days gone by.” Her siren-esq voice imbues her music with a comforting easy charm, carrying the energy of a bygone era - which is clear to see when you look at some of her influences (Aṣa, Solange, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Sara Bareilles, and Lianne La Havas).
Find LEON and Mukukā HERE