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. ”

Year of Insomnia

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Emcee Monte performing at Renaissance Hotel North Shore

Emcee Monte

Chicago Rapper on a mission

 

Emcee Monte is a talented MC, Beatmaker, DJ, Spoken-word artist and all-around Entertainer from the south side of Chicago. His goal is to make music that tells a story, encourages people and inspires the world through beats and rhymes, keeping Hip Hop alive!

Jammin' with the Boombox vol. 2 is the latest release from Emcee Monte and celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop culture. The album is full of lyrics that drop knowledge of where Hip Hop started and how we can continue that legacy, hard hitting lyrics that boast of greatness and the struggle artists face to keep the essence of the culture alive today, as well as a range of hard, boom bap beats with the spirit and fire of the Golden Age of Hip Hop. 

Emcee Monte brings his knowledge of classic Hip Hop flavor and style to this album. He takes us back to the golden era with his break-beat driven bangers but also keeps the modern era vibe throughout. It takes you back, it makes you think of what comes next, it makes you dance, it makes you rock. This album is an ode to the CLASSIC so if you are a Hip Hop head, a breaker or a lover of the culture, this is for you.

Emcee Monte is one of Chicago's finest underground MCs. He is known for his versatile rhyming and his powerful, positive messages. Influenced by the pioneers of Hip Hop, Emcee Monte delivers a phenomenal performance with the essence of the originators and old-school greats like Run DMC, Kurtis Blow, LL Cool J, and Rakim fused with the style and flair of new school artist like Common, J. Cole, Lupe Fiasco, Pharrell and Missy Elliot. With his beat-making ability, fresh rhymes and dance skills, Emcee Monte is a triple threat. His stage presence, superstar quality, and high energy deliver an unforgettable performance! Emcee Monte can be heard on all music streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Youtube, Tidal and more.

Latest Music

Shining

Emcee Monte

“Shining” is an EP from Chicago Rapper Emcee Monte and Cincinnati Rapper/Producer K-Drama. This collaboration features 4 tracks produced by K-Drama and Written by Emcee Monte.

The Ep opens with the song ‘Shining’, a hard Read more
“Shining” is an EP from Chicago Rapper Emcee Monte and Cincinnati Rapper/Producer K-Drama. This collaboration features 4 tracks produced by K-Drama and Written by Emcee Monte.

The Ep opens with the song ‘Shining’, a hard hitting boast from Emcee Monte letting everyone know that no matter what he is going to keep Shining.

The second track is titled ‘Incredible’, which is a dedication to their significant others showing how much love they have for them and why that love only gets deeper. The song features spoken word from Emcee Monte and a fantastic rap verse from each rapper.

The third track, ‘This A Bop’ is made to get everyone up on the dance floor and bopping to this fire beat from K-Drama. Emcee Monte lays down a smooth, precise flow and gets into a groove that does not stop.

The fourth and final track on the EP is titled ‘Sinking’. Emcee Monte raps about the struggles of depression, waking up to suicidal thoughts and feeling like you are trap in a deep pit of despair and sadness. K-Drama takes on the role of the angel on our shoulder, the voice in our head or the good friend that tries to encourage, motivate, uplift and talk off the ledge in times of need.

“Shining” has something for everyone with a uniqueness to each track and a vibe so good that you have to listen to the EP on repeat.
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Jammin' with the Boombox, Vol. 2: 50 Years of Hip Hop

Emcee Monte

Jammin' with the Boombox vol. 2 celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop culture. The album is full of lyrics that drop knowledge of where Hip Hop started and how we can continue that legacy, hard hitting lyrics that boast of Read more
Jammin' with the Boombox vol. 2 celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop culture. The album is full of lyrics that drop knowledge of where Hip Hop started and how we can continue that legacy, hard hitting lyrics that boast of greatness and the struggle artists face to keep the essence of the culture alive today, as well as a range of hard, boom bap beats with the spirit and fire of the Golden Age of Hip Hop.

Chicago’s Emcee Monte is a practitioner of the Hip Hop culture and brings his knowledge of classic Hip Hop flavor and style to this album. He takes us back to the golden era with his break-beat driven bangers but also keeps the modern era vibe throughout. It takes you back, it makes you think of what comes next, it makes you dance, it makes you rock. This album is an ode to the CLASSIC so if you are a Hip Hop head, a breaker or a lover of the culture, this is for you.
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Chicago Made 2024, 2025

PocketCon 2023, 2024

79th St Renaissance Festival 2023

Hip Hop Reunion - 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop - Chicago

Next Showcase USA 2022, 2023

Extreme Tour 2021

Next Showcase Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration 2021

Make Music Chicago 2020, 2021

Refuge Live - Chicago

Elbow Room - Chicago

Outdoor Cafe - Chicago

Ben Fest 2017, 2018

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