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Artist
Monique Baines
12+ albums
r&bsoulto explorepoprnb
about
MONIQUE BAINES has spent her life listening to and following the love of her life, not unlike most women. As a vocalist and well-versed musician (she also plays the flute, piano, & drums), what is most unique about Monique is her sound. Professional musicians have tagged her as a modern day Ella Fitzgerald, with a vocal prowess that ranges from classical to blues, and jazz to pop. Her voice is highly versatile, yet soothing. Monique’s musical background built up from solo choir performances, to first place wins at talent contests and New York City showcases, to features on prominent mix tapes. All of which has led her to work with industry legends such as Steve Rifkind, Sylvia Rhone, & Akon. Along the way she honed in on her one-of-a-kind style with production team Roc Life and world renowned production team Full Force. Full Force, the hit-makers behind N*SYNC, Rihanna, Britney Spears and Lisa Lisa, took on Monique as the resident R&B diva in a three-person group. FF member Paul Anthony was drawn to the ‘intonality’ of Monique’s voice, as well as her image. The group’s R&B/funk/hip-hop sound earned them showcases in front of record execs, including the legendary Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Larry Jackson, and Barry Weiss. After working as the executive and marketing assistant at a small yet well branded label, Monique is not only armed with her extraordinary talent, but with the industry savvy needed to fill a void in the ever-evolving music scene. ==== -Edited by Monique
