Soul is not something we acquire. Soul is embedded into our very beings based on our surroundings and our experiences. And when that soul searches for release, it emerges in the essence of Monica Monet. Born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, a town infamous for its role in the Civil Rights movement, the soulful sounds of Monica Monet were influenced by such phenomenon that embodies life, love, heartache and rebirth.
Ms Monet first resonated Soul at the tender age of ten, when she performed at the historical Mt. Zion Baptist Church in her home town. She went on to independently pen her first album, So Sweet, in 1995. The album, which showcased Monica Monet’s sultry vocals, sold more than 500 copies in its first week.
Moving to Atlanta in 1997, Monica Monet signed a recording contract with Beyond Entertainment. Under this management, she penned second album entitled Season’s. After the release of this album, she decided to take some time for self refection. Monica Monet moved to Jacksonville, Florida. There she furthered her penmanship, transitioning from song writing to chronicle the discoveries she made in her journey of life and music.
Following this literary sabbatical, Monica Monet’s musical soul experienced rebirth. In collaboration with the acoustic guitar sounds of producer Ill Clinton, the Nappy Halo platform emerged. Monica Monet’s vocals were integrated with artists from a variety of musical genres such as hip hop artist Carlos “Daddy Black” Spencer of the duo 95 South, gospel rapper T’Juan, Spoken Word artist The iGive, rapper, Spoken Word lyricist and author Knight Crawler and other artists. Such collaborations demonstrate Monica Monet’s powerful range and ability to cross musical boundaries in the name of the art form that is closest to her heart: music.
“Music is my canvas, “ says Monica Monet. “ I am ready for the next level – to show the world what Monica Monet has to offer!”
Monica Monet is on the Move !!!
Monica Monet opened up for and performed with Natalie Stewart , the Floacist from the renowned recording Group Floetry out of London
Monica Monet opened up for On the Moved underground artist's Gem Avery, Sparlha Swa, Ken J Martin and national recording artist, Lisa Mcclendon and the list is growing!
Monica Monet is regularly featured in Soul Release productions, one of the longest running Spoken Word venues in Jacksonville, FL. Monica Monet has perform at Free Bird Live, Jacksonville Harmony In Life, Poppy Lovesmoke and more!
Monica Monet is on he cover of Fab*lis Magazine November cover and will be Feature in Folio as a Artist on the Move!
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