Monet's album Lifesize Mirror Schedule to drop 27 Sept 2011 SOUL MUSIC

LIFESIZE MIRROR, the title of Monet’s upcoming project is scheduled for release by the Purpose Music Group through Nia Distribution on Sept 27.LifeSize Mirror makes a bold revealing statement about how profoundly  life’s journey has touched her.  The thick, golden brown locs that once graced her crown – very much the signature image of her debut release ESSENCE  six years ago  - are gone.  You almost don’t recognize her.  But that unmistakable voice buried deep in her chest, almost as if coming directly from her heart is ever present.   Her flute that teases and soars, bouncing in the air like a wondrously, hypnotic tribal spell – is pronounced, only finer, richer and more knowing.  This couldn't be more evident than in  "VAIN," which uniquely combines jazz,classical and instrumental soul " VAIN" is an account of a reflective journey - Monet’s flute like a snake charmer, beautifully intricate which starts out with moments of calm, coaxing gently until it deepens to a throaty rasp, becoming more complex and intriguing.  
 
Monet’s musical repertoire is diverse with influences drawn from jazz, soul, latin, classical, folk, house and funk. Fundamentally, however, her sound is purely rooted in organic soul.  The influences are a glorious amalgamation of Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley, Sade and Hubert Laws.  Surrounded by multiple genres of music by both parents - her mother a doo-wop singer and her father a manager of jazz and Latin artists.  Monet's - musical roots run deep.   A little known fact is that she was accepted to the prestigious Cornell University at the tender age of 14 on scholarship due to her advanced musical proficiency in classical flute.  Monet also plays guitar, oboe , piccolo and piano.  One would be remiss not to mention Monet’s various film credits including acting and directing.  This is a resume full of aesthetic discovery.

While in between projects, leading up to the actual production of LIFESIZE MIRROR, Monet was quite busy at work fine tuning her craft, contributing her signature flute work, songwriting and vocals to recent projects by Angela Johnson  “That's Just The Way"( which is also on Lifesize Mirror) , Nigerian world soul artist Siji "Fantasy"  and "Ekundayo,” and singer/songwriters  Kendra Ross "Has to Be,” and La Sonya Gunther, " How we Livin." Monet is involved in upcoming projects by Abby Dobson "Fly," Tarrah Reynolds and Collette.  Monet also contributed to club hits by Melena Perez, "Confession,” and Tortured Soul, "Don't Hold me Down,” flute and vocals respectively.  

LIFESIZE MIRROR promises to be rich with what we expect from Monet. However some surprising alternative twists to her sound abound.  There is more orchestration in the arrangements, and the addition of violin, cello, trumpet and soprano sax on various cuts are welcome.  Her reggae dub influence is present on, “Ever Want.” Then there’s the Monet that many are definitely familiar with in “Hold me Sweetly,” a quivering ode to desire that Monet admittedly calls baby making music.  Other cuts from this effort seem to convey odes of promise, hope, inspiration and transformation like  “Walk with Me,” and “It’s Your Life,” which is an anthem to one being a master of one’s own destiny.   Jeff Smith (Family Stand), violinist Tarrah Reynolds, keyboardist  Nick Rolfe,  vocalists Tricia Angus, Saundra Williams, Martha Redbone, and Abby Dobson,  are all contributors to LIFESIZEMIRROR.  The producers of the project include Steve Wallace, Angela Johnson, Sijii, Prez, Jesse Fischer (Soul Cycle),Ticklah and Ethan White (Tortured Soul).

 Monet is an explorer. Through her musical expression we witness her seeking the highest level of self awareness and realization which is often referred to as LIFESIZE MIRROR.   I n this project she freely moves through her existence fearlessly, balancing both the pain and the pleasure, the heartache and the rapture making sure we feel it too, spiritually, intellectually and physically.  Conveying this is no easy feat – and as we bear witness to Monet’s creativity as she continues to document her journey through her music. We know that we’re all the better to be an audience to such a gift.

For Bookings : PMG George george@purposerecords.com

Mgmt:  Russell purposemusicgroup@gmail.comt

ALBUM CREDITS

1) AWAKENING ft NICK ROLFE and TRICIA ANGUS -Monet,NyamekyeSongs/SESAC ,Nick Rolfe,NJaRomusic/SESAC,Steve Wallace,NeoRenaissance Music /ASCAP   Monet -flute, vocals, Nick Rolfe-keyboards, vocals, Tricia Angus-vocals, Steve Wallace -keyboards, drum programming , vocals

Produced by Steve Walace Mixed by Steve Wallace

2)HOLD ME SWEETLY -Monet,NyamekyeSongs/SESAC ,Jesse Fischer/Soul Cycle Music/ASCAP
Monet-flute, vocals, Jessie Fischer-keys and all instruments, Background vocals: Saundra Williams, Monet
Produced by Jesse Fischer Mixed by Jesse Fischer

3)ITS YOUR LIFE ft ABBY DOBSON and MARTHA REDBONE-Monet,NyamekyeSongs/SESAC, Randy Wilson,Wilsongs/ASCAP ,Steve Wallace,NeoRenaisance Music/ASCAP - Monet- lead and background vocals All instruments Steve Wallace  lead and background vocals -Abby Dobson, Martha Redbone  Produced by Steve Wallace Mixed by Steve Wallace

4) VAIN ft TARRAH REYNOLDS -Monet, NyamekyeSongs/SESAC,Steve Wallace,NeoRenaissance Music/ASCAP
   Monet -flute,guitar ;Tarrah Reynolds-violin;Omar Abdul Karim-trumpet;Amalie Fernando-cello
   Steve Wallace-keys,synths, bass and drum programming
   Produced By Steve Wallace Mixed by Steve Wallace

5)THAT'S JUST THE WAY -ft ANGELA JOHNSON-  Monet,NyamekyeSons/SESAC,Angela Johnson,Jobo Music/ASCAP
 Monet- vocals -Angela Johnson keys-and drum programming
Shelton Garner-acoustic and electric guitar -background vox- Monet and Angela Johnson
Horns and Horn Arrangements by Chops Horns ,Darryl Dixon- Alto sax, Dennis Watson-Tenor sax, Freddie Hendrix-Trumpet
 produced by Angela Johnson  mixed by Hiroyuki Sanada

6)WALK WITH ME -Monet,NyamekyeSongs/SESAC,Ethan White,Easy Biz/ASCA
flute- Monet -all instruments Ethan White
lead and background vocals by Monet
 produced by Ethan White of Tortured Soul , Mixed by Steve Wallace

7)LIFESIZE MIRROR- Monet,NyamekyeSongs/SESAC, Angela Johnson,JoboMusic/ASCAP
lead and background vocals by Monet all instruments Angela Johnson
. Additional backing vocals- Angela Johnson
produced by Angela Johnson mixed by Angela Johnson

8)FREE(Mom's song) featuring SIJII - Monet,NyamekyeSongs/SESAC,Sijii.Enola's Songs/ASAP   Monet- flute Sijii-all instruments and vocals
 Produced by Siji Mixed by Sijii

9) EVER WANT featuring TICKLAH-Monet,NyamekyeSongs/SESAC,Victor Axelrod.Polydemic Productions/ASCAP
vocals, guitar, flute-Monet
keys, drums- ticklah
 Produced byTicklah , Mixed by Ticklah

10) Y R SO MANY  featuring JEFF SMITH-Monet, NyamekyeSongs/SESAC
vocals, guitar -Monet
additional guitar,drums&bass-Prez
soprano sax- Jeff Smith
produced by Prez Mixed by Prez

All songs mastered by Arnold Mischkulnig @ ChopShop studios in Bklyn

Executive Producers; Monet , George Littlejohn and Russell Johnson

PURPOSE MUSIC GROUP
NIA DISTRIBUTION

                                  ENJOY TRACK (7) ALBUM TITLED CALLED LIFESIZE MIRROR
                                                         PRODUCED BY ANGELA JOHNSON 

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