SHOW
Pharoahe Monch
PACKAGE
Pharoahe Monch : Jean Grae : feat DJ Mr Len
SPEAKING
Lectures : Panels : Workshops : Keynote
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BOOKINGS
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Pharoahe Monch, throughout his storied career, has always chosen to attempt to reach the souls of Hip-Hop folk with high caliber lyricism over a wide variety of music inspired by some of the greatest musicians of all time. “Music is dear to me, it is the soundtrack to our history. So many legends have partaken in it since its inception.” says Monch.
Monch found a partner in rhyme, Prince Poetry with a critically acclaimed run as the legendary Organized Konfusion, bursting on the scene with the creative and inventive “Who Stole My Last Piece of Chicken”. The album was lauded for the duo's inventive rhyme schemes, jazz related production and densely packed lyricism that challenged their listeners and stretched the boundaries of conventional Hip-Hop.
Following their third release, The Equinox, Organized disbanded, leaving Pharoahe Monch to express himself as a soloist. His 1998 highly touted Internal Affairs, crafted one of the greatest underground Hip-Hop albums ever with soul driven melody on songs like “Queens” and the crowd moving hit, “Simon Says”, which became a monster single, propelling Monch to commercial success. The song appeared in the blockbuster movie Charlie's Angels, as well as Boiler Room, which also featured “Right Here.”
Pharoahe Monch released his third solo album W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) in March 2011, featuring Jill Scott, Styles P, Citizen Cope, Jean Grae, Royce da 5'9", Immortal Technique, Vernon Reid, Phonte, Mr. Porter, MeLa Machinko, Showtyme & DJ Boogie Blind, and features production by Exile, Marco Polo, M-Phazes, Fatin, Diamond D, Mike Loe, Samiyam, Adam Deitch, Eric Krasno and Pharoahe Monch himself.
Pharoahe Monch's new album P.T.S.D. is planned for release summer 2013.
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SPEAKING
Pharoahe Monch - a 21 yr industry vet and hip hop artist, whose socially-conscious lyricism and unique rhythmic skill has earned him a place as a master wordsmith and undisputed American rapper/emcee great , is available for panels and workshops, and engagements speaking on a variety of topics inspired by his career as a solo performer, producer, composer, singer-songwriter, lyricist, poet, and activist.
Some of Monch's many credits include 3 group LPs, 3 solo LPs, an upcoming EP releasing Fall 2012, and one half of former Organized Konfusion, as well as creative director for several music video productions, and countless features, appearances and worldwide tours.
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MEDIA
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PRESS
If you talk to him directly, he’ll tell you that the red tape of the music industry has hindered his progress, ever since debuting with Internal Affairs back in 1999.
But last year, the lyricist who undoubtedly has the English language in a verbal vice grip, showed just why fans and critics have not written off, with the release of his W.A.R. album.
Now, the native of Queens, New York sets forth on another journey, as he gets set to unleash P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) to a hungry society, that is in desperate need of food for thought. A continuation of the W.A.R. album, P.T.S.D. delves deeper into the mind of the man who first came onto the scene with Organized Konfusion.
But as always, stories like this are always better told straight from the person who’s lived it. It’s time for you to hear the rest from the man himself. read more...
Ghostface Killah, M.O.P. & Pharoahe Monch - “Blackout” - HIPHOPWIRE October 8, 2012 Rza's soundtrack for The Man With The Iron Fists continues to take shape with "Blackout" by Ghostface Killah, M.O.P. and Pharoahe Monch. The good folks over at Hip-HopDX get the premiere of this song that will have you swinging swords like Shinobi. . This song has some pretty good advice, just in case you ever get into a fight. If you have a gun, squeeze out the bullets until you blackout. Also, if you run out of bullets make sure you swing and blackout. Very sound advice. Cop the soundtrack for The Man With The Iron Fists on October 23rd and catch the movie on November 2nd.
Pharoahe Speaks on Life, Tattoos, Touring, New Upcoming Rock Album - JAYFORCE March 22, 2012 The Montreality crew catches up with Pharoahe Monch in NYC as he opens up about his life, career, albums, tattoos, & his upcoming rock album. A variety of things are discussed in this interview so sit back & soak it all in….
PRESS
Pharoahe Monch Announces West Coast Tour Dates
HIPHOPDX posted May 30, 2013 at 12:00PM EDT
The Queens rapper wants to test material from his forthcoming "P.T.S.D." project in front of fans.
Pharoahe Monch is set to embark upon his first West Coast tour since 2011’s WAR Tour. The Queens rapper is putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) project and wanted to perform some of the new material on a Pre-P.T.S.D. tour.
“I really need feedback from the people to make sure I’m in tune with the hardcore Pharoahe fans,” says Pharoahe, who toured Singapore and Australia last month. "No better way to do that than to play live."
P.T.S.D. is due from the rapper's own W.A.R. Media label in late summer 2013. It includes the single "Damage," which was released in September 2012 and addressed the issue of gun violence. A video for subsequent single "Scream" will be available in a few weeks.
P.T.S.D. is the follow-up to 2011's W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) album, which included the singles "Clap (One Day" and "Haile Selassie Karate."
Pharoahe Monch's Pre-P.T.S.D. Tour dates are as follows:
06.07 Seattle, WA The Crocodile
06.09 Vancouver, BC Venue Nightclub
06.10 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
06.12 San Francisco, CA Brick and Mortar Music Hall
06.13 Carlsbad, CA Boar Cross'n
06.14 Fresno, CA Fulton 55
06.15 Pasadena, CA The Terrace
06.16 Las Vegas, NV Beauty Bar
06.19 Tempe, AZ Club Red
06.21 Albuquerque, NM Sister Churchill's Cigar Bar
Fasterlouder.com.au Mon 25th Mar, 2013 A classic Californian soul/rock group, the leader of the Universal Zulu Nation, and a pair of hip-hop tours – there’s a mixed bag of acts in this announcement wrapup.
HIPHOPDX posted May 30, 2013 at 12:00PM EDT
The Queens rapper wants to test material from his forthcoming "P.T.S.D." project in front of fans.
Pharoahe Monch is set to embark upon his first West Coast tour since 2011’s WAR Tour. The Queens rapper is putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) project and wanted to perform some of the new material on a Pre-P.T.S.D. tour.
“I really need feedback from the people to make sure I’m in tune with the hardcore Pharoahe fans,” says Pharoahe, who toured Singapore and Australia last month. "No better way to do that than to play live."
P.T.S.D. is due from the rapper's own W.A.R. Media label in late summer 2013. It includes the single "Damage," which was released in September 2012 and addressed the issue of gun violence. A video for subsequent single "Scream" will be available in a few weeks.
P.T.S.D. is the follow-up to 2011's W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) album, which included the singles "Clap (One Day" and "Haile Selassie Karate."
Pharoahe Monch's Pre-P.T.S.D. Tour dates are as follows:
06.07 Seattle, WA The Crocodile
06.09 Vancouver, BC Venue Nightclub
06.10 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
06.12 San Francisco, CA Brick and Mortar Music Hall
06.13 Carlsbad, CA Boar Cross'n
06.14 Fresno, CA Fulton 55
06.15 Pasadena, CA The Terrace
06.16 Las Vegas, NV Beauty Bar
06.19 Tempe, AZ Club Red
06.21 Albuquerque, NM Sister Churchill's Cigar Bar
Fasterlouder.com.au Mon 25th Mar, 2013 A classic Californian soul/rock group, the leader of the Universal Zulu Nation, and a pair of hip-hop tours – there’s a mixed bag of acts in this announcement wrapup.
Pharoahe Monch will be back in Australia next month to launch his new album P.T.S.D (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). The new record is the follow up to 2011’s W.A.R. (We Are Renegades)- see what he did there? Best known for his 1999 hit ‘Simon Says’, the outspoken rapper says that recording the W.A.R. album, which attacks the was like music industry from the inside, was like “going to battle against the machine”. Expect a fired up live show.
Pharoahe Monch tour:
Saturday, April 13 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Monday, April 15 – Transit Bar, Canberra
Thursday, April 18 – Rocket Bar, Adelaide
Friday, April 19 – Espy, Melbourne
iHipHop Exclusive Interview With Pharoahe Monch: King Of Kings - iHipHop.com Friday, November 16th, 2012 Most people might consider Pharoahe Monch to be Hip-Hop’s biggest enigma. The main reason has to do with the fact that he’s amassed a cult-like fan base, after only releasing three studio albums within a 12-year span.
If you talk to him directly, he’ll tell you that the red tape of the music industry has hindered his progress, ever since debuting with Internal Affairs back in 1999.
But last year, the lyricist who undoubtedly has the English language in a verbal vice grip, showed just why fans and critics have not written off, with the release of his W.A.R. album.
Now, the native of Queens, New York sets forth on another journey, as he gets set to unleash P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) to a hungry society, that is in desperate need of food for thought. A continuation of the W.A.R. album, P.T.S.D. delves deeper into the mind of the man who first came onto the scene with Organized Konfusion.
But as always, stories like this are always better told straight from the person who’s lived it. It’s time for you to hear the rest from the man himself. read more...
Ghostface Killah, M.O.P. & Pharoahe Monch - “Blackout” - HIPHOPWIRE October 8, 2012 Rza's soundtrack for The Man With The Iron Fists continues to take shape with "Blackout" by Ghostface Killah, M.O.P. and Pharoahe Monch. The good folks over at Hip-HopDX get the premiere of this song that will have you swinging swords like Shinobi. . This song has some pretty good advice, just in case you ever get into a fight. If you have a gun, squeeze out the bullets until you blackout. Also, if you run out of bullets make sure you swing and blackout. Very sound advice. Cop the soundtrack for The Man With The Iron Fists on October 23rd and catch the movie on November 2nd.
Pharoahe Monch To Release "P.T.S.D." EP This Fall - HIPHOPDX September 27, 2012 Pharoahe Monch releases "Damage" as a perceived-EP follow-up to last year's "W.A.R. (We Are Renegades)." Queens, New York lyricist Pharoahe Monch will be releasing his first EP later this year, according to a representative of Duck Down Music/W.A.R. Media. The co-founder of '90s Hip Hop duo Organized Konfusion and "Simon Says" hit-maker will follow-up his 2011 LP,W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) with the EP, called P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) keeping the combat theme. Today, Monch released "Damage," produced by longtime collaborator Lee Stone. Earlier this week, Duck Down released This Generation by Murs & Fashawn.
Pharoahe Speaks on Life, Tattoos, Touring, New Upcoming Rock Album - JAYFORCE March 22, 2012 The Montreality crew catches up with Pharoahe Monch in NYC as he opens up about his life, career, albums, tattoos, & his upcoming rock album. A variety of things are discussed in this interview so sit back & soak it all in….
Pharoahe Monch Reveals Rock-Inspired New Album "Rock Vs. Disco" - HipHopDX March 21, 2012 Pharoahe Monch is currently working on a project inspired by rock music.
Last year, Pharoahe Monch dropped off his excellent third solo album W.A.R. (We Are Renegades), but he’s switching up his style for his next LP. During an interview with Montreality, P revealed that he’s currently working on a project titled Rock vs. Disco, inspired by rock music, and recently delivered a verse for Marco Polo’s Port Authority 2.
W.A.R. games with Pharoahe Monch - XXL April 05, 2011 War, huh, yeah. What is it good for? Absolutely . . . new music from Pharoahe Monch. The complex rhyme spitter released his third solo album, W.A.R. (We Are Renegades), via Duck Down Records on March 22nd. With an endless ammunition of information, W.A.R. has Pharoahe lyrically exercising with the likes of Styles P, Immortal Technique, Jean Grae and Royce Da 5’9.” Being that the Southside Jamaica, Queens-raised MC is easily one of the most socially conscious cats in the game, we asked for his take on an assortment of warfare – including raps biggest battles, the current situation in Libya and the classic Art of War book by Sun Tzu – in addition to breaking down the science behind his own W.A.R. title. — Mark Lelinwalla
Okayplayer review of W.A.R.March 17, 2011 In the cult of personality that is hip-hop, sometimes a name says it all, summing up an artist’s mission, motives and methodology more accurately than a thousand press packets. Black Thought and Ol’ Dirty Bastard certainly come to mind. Yet, no name captures an artist more vividly than Pharoahe Monch, conveying not just mere superiority, but a larger than life majesty rooted in a romanticized golden era. Like the Pharaohs of old, his words resonate with equal parts domination and edification, and on W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) Monch sheds the gauze in which he was mummified on the cover of 2007’s Desire to deliver an impassioned revival.
Rich Thoughts reviews W.A.R.March 10, 2011 NYC based journalist Richard Torres reviews Pharoahe's new album: For many of us who grew up during rap’s nascent age, there’s a tendency to automatically dismiss much of modern hip-hop. The litany of contemptuous comments can range from complaining that the music isn’t danceable enough – or too danceable for the rhythmically challenged – to a lack of, well, pick one, spiritual, political, social or topical context. In many ways, we of hip-hop’s first generation – the true Generation X – have mirrored the advances in musical technology. As rap’s delivery system transitioned from black wax to cassette tape to encoded shiny silver discs to digital downloads, we evolved from acolytes to record buyers to occasional concertgoers to unofficial music historians...
