Money Mont, aka Mr. Fetti, has stepped into the spotlight so make sure you have your stunna shades on when fixin' your eyes on this dazzling standout in the game. Money Mont, a bay area native was raised on the streets of the Gardens (Sage & Larkspur) in East Palo Alto, CA, notoriously known as the Small Town Cemetery and dubbed the murder capital of the United States in the height of his youth. Money has taken some of his raw and uncut experiences of the capricious days and nights coming up in the Yay Areas treacherous streets and laid them on ambitious beats that seep into your consciousness and draw you into his battle to stay sane.
Influenced by the dynamic sounds of hip-hop paramounts; Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, and gansta raps Ice-T, NWA, TOO Short, Kool G Rap, The Ghetto Boys, WC, The DOC, dappled with the acuity of Rakim, Public Enemy, BDP, & KRS One, Money Mont took true form as a he channeled his frustrations, setbacks, and let downs into his lyrics after getting caught up in the complications of street life. From penning his lines to donning his skills as a performer; Money showcased his talent in local venues and talent competitions. When Mont clicked up with Mac (Mac & AK) in the mid 90s an alliance was formed which aided him with further grindin' down his game on wax. Originally making his debut on Mac & AKs EP Westbound (For Riders Only), Money Mont has been featured on every Mac & AK album to date. Armed with supreme knowledge and experienced with the ups and downs of the music bizz, Money embarked on his solo career.
Money Mont's solo debut, "My Life, My Struggle, My Hustle" contains infectious singles like, "C'Mon Letz Go" and "Boss Wit It", which are saturated with the pain & pleasures of the hood and his abiding loyalty to the game and those he grew up with. This album which is available now in stores and on line, features collaboration with Bay Area industry foremost such as Ray Bonez, Mac & AK, Sean-T, King Cydal, Prohoezak, Cuts Calio, Ken, Dem Hoodstarz, teaming with blistering production credits by Mac (Mac & AK), Sean-T, Stagmota, Tatem-1 & King Cydal. "Its one of the hottest albums in the bay" according to Murder Dog Magazine "5 Star Rating". He also received a 7.5 out 10 rating from RapReview.com stating "It is a solid Hip-Hop album for his debut release". Since his debut Money Mont has performed throughout the Bay Area and the state of California, from Humbolt County to the city of Fresno. Money has also taken his movement across state lines to Portland, Oregon where the people showed him mad love for his terrific stage show. From 2007 through 2009, Money has performed in shows with Too Short, Yukmouth, Dru Down, RBL Posse, San Quinn, Spice 1, and Celly Cell just to name a few. Also networking on line (Myspace) Mont has done many features with other independent artist and Djs throughout the states and across the pond in Europe.
This verbalistic stunna isn't stopping at creating music; forming his own independent label, Out To Getit Entertainment, he is tapping into the fierce entrepreneurial spirit of the Bay Area. Money Mont plans to hit the streets even harder in 2009 working with his Out To Getit Entertainment family to put out his group GAME OFFICIAL's album titled "PRODUCTZ OF THE GAME"with fellow group members Dre Hyph and Ray Bonez, a follow up to his solo project.Also his compilation album "CONNECTED BY THE HUSTLE". Plus his sophomore solo album "THE THOUGHTS OF A MADE MAN" all to released in '09-early 2010. And dont get it twisted Money is always staying loyal & true to his soil, so look for him to be doing big things with the youngstas & upcoming artists out of East Palo Alto.
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