Bio
Photo by Jason Lee, Chicago, IL
Press
“If this is your first time hearing of Emcee Monte, I promise it won’t be your last. Emcee Monte was teleported straight out of the 90’s Hip-Hop era and dropped in our generation with a mission. ” - Jess McNeill
“Emcee Monte is catered to a wide range of hip-hop listeners. He’s classic enough for the old heads and trendy enough for the new culture of rap. Emcee Monte fits right in while remaining in his own individual lane separate from anybody else. This is what makes him an iconic individual and standout artist as a whole.” - Buzz Music
“His flow is of the legends from Q-Tip to Jay-Z, old school rappers like Easy-E and Chuck D. This is one of the funkiest releases of the year... Emcee Monte has a masterful way with the mic, smooth as anyone lyrically, a wordsmith in the age of current chaos.” - YOI
““I’m so Black” is conscious hip-hop at it’s finest – it’s a musical rally, urging people to wake up, and fight for and celebrate black lives.” - RTP
“Armed with his unique flow and insightful lyrics, he breaks down what it means to be black in America. With lines like "Black exodus, black excellence, I’m just minding my black-owned business" Monte revels in his roots and implores others to do the same.” - Tayo Odutola