www.djmonna.com
Biography:
Who is Monna? Monna is a Dj/Producer and co-founder of 3°
Global which is known for its “Some Call It House”,
We Call It Home” North American Tour and its weekly
members-only gatherings. Monna is also the Sales/Promotion
Manager for EsNtion Records (Chicago’s “House
of Music” label which has proven to be a legitimate
“star making” company by launching chart-topping
artist under its labels EsNtion Silver, EsNtion Latino and
Forever Soul).
A first generation Liberian, born and raised
in Chicago, Monna grew up with house music. He watched it
evolve from the disco scene and soon began adding his own
creations and interpretations through his musical talents.
Monna began his career mentoring top DJ's such as Sneak,
Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Diz and Ron Trent.
Monna’s DJ sets and production work
both reflect his progressive thought and his intoxicating
sound scapes grounded by rugged melodies that grab your
heart. He has worked with many acclaimed percussionists,
musicians and vocalists including: Leddie Garcia and Frank
Orral of Poi Dog Pondering and has a keen sense that lead
to his discovery of rising vocalist, Ava Fain.
An emerging production talent with an amazing
ear for sound, Monna has already hit the charts with his
latest work “Forever” on Forever Soul, part
of the Lake Street Project. Already a Hot Pick on the DDK
Dance charts alongside Faith Evans and Gwen Stefani, it
was also picked up by Itunes.Debuted in ’05 on WKTU
in New York and distributed by Ryko, the record pre-sold
over 1000 copies and is now available in every major record
store worldwide.
As a 3° Global co-founder, Monna’s
steady strength and passion for life and music has helped
create a grass roots industry alliance based on the six
degrees of separation. With a membership of 5000+ music
connoisseurs a large part of 3° Global’s success
is the ability to bridge many communities through the common
love of music. Striving to showcase the industries established
and up and coming talent the company launched a North American
Tour in 2002. The tour kicks off at WMC in Miami, continues
to ‘DEMF’ in Detroit and ventures onto Chicago,
San Francisco, Tampa, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. Guest
artists and famous Music Legends have included Louie Vega,
Frankie Knuckles, New York’s E-Man and Tortured Soul.
High profile attendees have included: Frankie Knuckles,
Carl Cox and P. Diddy. In 2004, 3° Global opened up
for Lil Louis at Crobar’s New Year’s Eve party
in Chicago. In 2005, Monna, along with 3° Global partners
“FLX” and “the Mad Thinker” put
out their latest “Some Call it House, We Call It Home”
CD. The CD has been viewed as an ‘Essential Album’
on London’s faizemusic.com and rated 3 stars by URB
Magazine, look out! Available at: www.3degreesglobal.com.
Production
credits include:
Lake Street Project “Forever” on Forever Soul
“Speechless” on Big Popsical records
“bette on love” Waacko and Abicha ;
Latest Mix CD’s include:
Crystal Dreams
Midnight Sun
Internal Thoughts
Down tempo CD ‘Paradise on Water.’ Monna continues
to work on production for various labels.
