MUNNYCAT

MUNNYCAT

by Noemi Capote "Mimi"
A creative duo, K808 and Khaledzou, posing in a stylish and artistic manner, with K808 in the foreground wearing a headpiece and striking a confident pose, while Khaledzou appears with a serious expression in the background, both set against a neutral backdrop.

Creative Souls, Katianne (“K808”) and Khaled (“Khaledzou”), are a love story woven with threads of musical notes. They are a modern Indie-Pop and music marvel duo, creators of MUNNYCAT.

MUNNYCAT is K808 and Khaledzou’s music-child through which they honor their talents and dreams. Together, they have released several songs, including “Giddy Up,” “Honest,” “So Fresh,” and “Boom!” available to stream everywhere. Their latest album, “‘Till Death We Do Art,” gives listeners a one-of-a-kind experience with their vinyl version -it can be used as glasses to see the stereoscopic 3D artwork within it. The duo also directs and produces fantastic music videos, and they have a line of apparel and accessories available in their online store.

Illustration of two characters standing in front of a tarot card featuring a figure with wings, labeled 'MUNNYCAT'. The background is a bright blue sky, and there is colorful text at the bottom referencing 'Jay-Z + Beyoncé'.
A person sitting cross-legged on the floor, wearing a light-colored oversized shirt and white pants, with a neutral background. The individual has long, light-colored hair and is looking directly at the camera.
MUNNYCAT duo, K808 and Khaledzou, lounging in the back of a vintage car with a scenic desert backdrop at dusk, showcasing their album 'Till Death We Do Art'.

Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, they currently reside in L.A.. K808 and Khaledzou attended the same high school, shared the same interests and friends, and were declared the most musically talented in their yearbook. They even studied digital media in college, but didn’t know of each other’s existence until years later.

As time went by, Khaledzou had his popular rock band, The Zou, and K808 was performing solo gigs around town. On one occasion, after a packed show, K808 was asked by the owner of the venue to help with the next music event for the town’s St. Patrick’s music festival at a new bar. She was in charge of booking the bands to fill three stages, and The Zou was highly recommended. When K808 looked them up on Facebook, she realized that they had about 450 friends in common. She invited him and the band to be part of the show, and they agreed to participate. Khaledzou was smitten by K808’s creative brilliance, finding her presence in his life imminent. By Christmas of that same year, they started dating.

A behind-the-scenes black and white photo of a music video shoot in a desert location, featuring a man in a tank top and cap, a woman in a stylish outfit, and a person operating a camera on a tripod near a parked vehicle.
A stylish couple poses back-to-back, with the woman wearing earmuffs and a checkered dress, while the man sports glasses and a casual sweater.
MUNNYCAT duo K808 and Khaledzou stand back-to-back, showcasing their unique styles against a soft, pastel background.
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Khaledzou’s genre is pure rock, and K808 is more like Paramore. Different, but the same, they complement each other through their love for music and the endless possibilities in their vast creative souls. 

They organically gravitated to working on each other’s projects; K808 even collaborated with his band and contributed to a few songs and music videos. Working together but separately, helping each other reach their goals and achieve their dreams. Then, MUNNYCAT was born.

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A man with curly hair and glasses sitting in the back of a car under an open trunk, reading a book or tablet, with a blurred background of grass and trees.
A creative duo posing for a photo, with one person in a blue outfit and glasses and the other in a pink skirt and fluffy earmuffs, set against a simple gray background.

Khaledzou had written down the name MUNNYCAT (meaning, lucky cat) back in 2009, not knowing what it would become. With MUNNYCAT, they wanted the style and genre to be fun.  “Which songs made us dance when we were kids? That’s the music we love and wanted to create,” the duo explains. Influenced by 90s music (Spice Girls, Ace of Base, The Dixie Chicks, to mention a few), they started following their gut to write and produce music that aligned with who they are. MUNNYCAT has allowed them to reinvent their repertoire, giving Indie-Pop music an entirely new Hyperpop take.

Logo of MUNNYCAT featuring a stylized illustration of a cat and the text 'MUNNYCAT'.

Twice a year, they began to attend music conferences in L.A. to find a home for their songs. They submitted their separate music, as well as the ones with MUNNYCAT, and they got the most compliments for the songs they did together. Finding limitless possibilities for growth in the City of Angels, in 2016, they made it officially their home.

They signed a licensing deal with a company in Portland, learning how to work with publishers, and narrowing down their music path, choosing to pursue the music sync licensing route. To date, they have had over 500 placements, including Apple, Crest, Xbox, H&M, and the 2019 FIFA video game, among others. Their first sync placement came as a surprise for a JCPenney commercial that was shown on national TV. Then, they landed a song for a Polish McDonald’s commercial. As a result, they generate a supportive group of fans, helping MUNNYCAT to become notable. They have also served as mentors and panelists at major sync events, such as the Hawai’i Songwriting Festival.

A stylish portrait of a couple, K808 and Khaledzou, against a deep blue background. K808 is wearing a unique outfit with a crown headpiece, while Khaledzou sits beside her in a black suit, both exuding confidence and artistic flair.

In August of 2022, they got married, adding a harmonious balance to their relationship. “We wanna spend so much time making art that the fact we work together helps enrich the marriage and work towards something that feeds us emotionally and as artists,” K808’s words reflect how their love has helped them have mutual respect, support, and the courage to not be afraid to set healthy boundaries and stay true to themselves.

K808 and Khaledzou are enchanting the world with their unique magic and hyper-vibing music. They inspire us to unbind the child within, and from time to time, dance, jump, and sing carefree as a lucky cat.

“We don’t have to do anything. Instead, we get to create something, so, fall in love with the process of creating and making things. It removes the pressure. Art heals … it makes full the void of fear and pain.” -K808 and Khaledzou, MUNNYCAT

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