MON ROVÎA ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM ‘BLOODLINE’

Mon Rovîa announces his highly anticipated debut album Bloodline, out January 9, 2026, a landmark project that threads together memory, identity, grief, and resilience. The record marks the culmination of years spent searching for meaning and stitching together the fragments of a past marked by displacement and rebirth.

Mon explains, “When the name Bloodline first came to me in 2022, I recognized it as the title of my debut album. What I didn’t realize then was how long it would take to grow into the story behind that name, the grief, the quiet, and the slow disassembly of a self that resisted its own becoming. Even now, I move through life carefully, as though visibility might undo me, as though being seen might awaken an identity I’m still learning how to carry: Mon Rovîa.”

Spanning 16 tracks, Bloodline is both an intimate memoir and a collective testimony. Across its songs, Mon confronts the legacies of war, loss, and migration while also illuminating resilience, love, and the search for belonging. The record carries forward his Liberian roots and his American journey, weaving personal narrative with social commentary. Previous singles “Oh Wide World,” “Running Boy,” and “Heavy Foot” appear on the album, showcasing Mon’s ability to hold tenderness and protest in the same breath. Together with new songs like “Whose face am i,” the album positions Mon as one of the most original voices in contemporary folk and indie music.

Alongside the announcement, Mon releases his new single “Whose face am i.” The track stands as an emotional centerpiece of the album – a quiet exploration of lineage and longing. Rooted in his personal history as an adoptee from war-torn Liberia, the song speaks not only to Mon’s own unanswered questions, but also to the universal desire to understand where we come from.

“A lot of life is about your history. The search for understanding what has happened, what is, and what isn’t. The Truth lies at the epicenter of the case. For many adopted children, or those who have lost parents when young or never knew theirs to begin with, there can be an unspoken weight. We all long to know who brought us into this world, and at what cost.

Relief releases sweetly as answers come to light. Know you aren’t alone in your search for your story. Many seek with you.”

The release follows a milestone moment in Mon’s career: he makes history as the first-ever musical artist guest on The Mel Robbins Podcast, joining the renowned speaker and author for an in-depth conversation on art, activism, and resilience.

Mon also embarks on his ‘A Place To Gather’ North American Headline Tour this fall — his most expansive run to date. The tour brings his electrifying presence and message of healing to major cities and legendary venues across the U.S. and Canada, including Irving Plaza, First Avenue, Brooklyn Bowl Philly, and more.

Originally from Liberia and now rooted in Tennessee, Mon was named one of Spotify’s 2024 Juniper Artists to Watch. He sells out every headline show to date, performs on iconic stages including Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Newport Folk Festival, and recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Following a sold-out European tour earlier this year and standout performances at Boston Calling and Red Rocks, Mon continues to redefine what modern folk can sound — and stand — for.

With his debut album Bloodline on the horizon, a historic podcast appearance, and an expansive fall tour, Mon Rovîa’s rise is just beginning.