Album Notes

MONÉT

In keeping with its tradition of working with multi-dimensional artists. Purpose Records introduces the multi-talented singer/songwriter/musician/actress, and film director MONÉT.

New York born and bred, MONÉT was introduced to Jazz, R&B, Classical music and theater at an early age by her parents." I started playing classical flute at age six. My mother was part of a pop singing group and my father managed Jazz and Latin artists."

MONÉT'S debut CD "ESSENCE," is music she describes as organic soul with funk, jazz, soul and folk flavors. "I wanted to write about emotions, moods and feelings. I wanted to write about the things people do not easily express" states MONÉT.

She credits MARVIN GAYE, JONI MITCHELL, BOB MARLEY and SADE as her biggest influences.

Her debut CD features collaborations with, and productions by GIL SMALL (Ronny Jordan, Asaph Womack), DJ SPINNA(Shaun Escoffree, Verve Remix Vol2,Roy Hargrove), ANGELA JOHNSON (Rahsaan Patterson, Cooly's Hot Box), and TICKLAH (Dub Side of the Moon, Antibalas).

MONÉT, a very talented writer, co-wrote every song on the CD.

The three instrumental compositions "Spirit", "Bahia Blues" and "Vibacious" showcase MONÉT's instrumental prowess as well as her versatility.

"Vibacious" has already been featured on the WEATHER CHANNEL ,While " Spirit" is being used by BLAKE RADIO.com and is part of the SOUL LOUNGE COMPILATION VOL 1
which spotlights some of soul music's best kept secrets.
" Stand " and " Joy " have both been featured on the UPN series " KEVIN HILL " . " Stand " also is being used in the ROSWELL DVD

Recently; there has been quite a demand for MONÉT'S flute work. Recent projects include an instrumental collaboration with DJ SPINNA entitled "Navajo Moods" featured on the "TRIP DO WEST" project for SONY FRANCE/RYTHMIX RECORDS, and "ECHOES," the spoken word project put together by LES NUBIANS, She most recently completed work on a duet with CHRISTIAN URICH for the upcoming TORTURED SOUL CD and co-wrote a tune for the next COOLY's HOT BOX project.



MONÉT has also been busy on the stage. Sharing it with such luminaries as guitar virtuoso VERNON REID, afro-beat sensation ANTIBALAS, French soul sisters LES NUBIANS, underground hip hop leaders JIGMASTAS and GREG TATE'S BURNT SUGAR.