| The Woman, The Voice, The Artist Ms. Monique has proven her self to be that and much more. She’s what the old school needs to stay hipped to today’s time and what the new school needs to remind them of where it all came from. Soul music with a southern twist is making a strong comeback and with this powerhouse songstress on the horizon it’s sure to be something spectacular. Many times Ms. Monique has been compared to soul sisters such as Gladys Knight, Betty Wright and Milli Jackson all this because of her strong persona and commanding stage presence. Her music is Sexy, Sensual and Sassy giving the right ambiance of romance and passion through song. The recording industry has been buzzing that through artist like Ms. Monique Grown & Sexy Soul music is about to be taken all the way to the main stream listeners who would normally listen to Mary J Blige, Fantasia and Alicia Keys. One industry critic has stated that Ms. Monique will take True Soul music back to the forefront of the music scene just like Al Green, Betty Wright, Johnny Taylor and Bobby Womack and several other recording artist did back in the day. No gimmicks no tricks and nothing but the bare essence of realness. Her debut album “Soul Sessions Chapter I” gives great interpretations and delivery of both her up-tempo songs as well as her ballads. Yes indeed she is beauty and brains, writing her entire album. She and has done this by taking true life situations and turning them into songs that weigh heavily on emotions and feelings. Born and raised in South Florida she has had many musical influences in her life. The main influence as she was growing was gospel music, from singing in the youth choir at church then later while in college she joined Singer/Pastor Shirley Ceasar’s church choir. Soul, Funk, Jazz and Blues and even Rock and Roll came into play as she begun to do music for a full time living. She has performed for Governors, Politicians, Lawyers and Doctors across the globe. Opening shows for acts such as the Ojay’s, Jeffrey Osborne and B.B. King. Through it all she remains to be the humble sprit she’s always been. With her message to the world to “KEEP THE LOVIN ALIVE”! |
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