Dywane Eric Thomas Jr. (born August 6, 1990), professionally known as MonoNeon, is an American bassist, experimental musician, singer and songwriter. His work, spanning multiple experimental projects and collaborations, including with American musician Prince, has seen an online cult following. Thomas was the last bassist Prince hired before his death in 2016, and he additionally played bass on American singer Ne-Yo song "Makin' A Movie" released in 2010. MonoNeon also played bass on Georgia Anne Muldrow's EP "Ms. One" (2014). He has since become known for his videos that harmonize viral videos with basslines, and his compositions that utilize microtonality. In 2025 MonoNeon produced two singles featuring Katt Williams rapping. He is a native of Memphis, Tennessee.
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MonoNeon has released “Better Days Are Coming (Live),” a vibrant new recording from Sofia, Bulgaria featuring his band and an electrifying bass solo.
MonoNeon hits Yoshi’s in Oakland with “Tell Me That This Love Ain’t Real,” blending deep pocket, quirky phrasing, and the fearless style he’s known for.
A two minute solo from MonoNeon sets the tone before GHOST-NOTE kicks into a deep, high energy groove at this 2019 festival set.
MonoNeon keeps it loose and funky on “Better Days Are Coming,” captured live at Blue Note LA.
MonoNeon teams up with George Clinton on the new single “Bottom Feeder,” a surreal P-Funk-inspired track featuring a heartfelt chorus from MonoNeon’s grandmother, Grandma Liz.
