FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE/April 1, 2005


Los Angeles’ DJ Monkey the Embodiment of Talent
Los Angeles, California-Due to their remarkable underground notoriety the
dynamically talented DJ Monkey signed with 7 Records (New York and San
Antonio) and will re-release their debut album, Another Evolution, this
May. DJ Monkey cooks up a word-laced meal full of diversity,
musicianship and professionalism that most artists overlook. Another
Evolution unlocks the deeper thoughts of listeners by asking questions
about society, politics, race and economics. At the same time, the music
holds your attention and dares you to ignore its complex mix of poetry,
rap and jazz-filled beats.
Monkey's river of talent flows deep. Writer and co-producer Joey Alkes is
a published poet and co-author of “A Million Miles Away” recorded by both
The Goo Goo Dolls and The Plimsouls. Vocalist and instrumentalist Mick
McMains fronted Earl Slick’s NYC. Jamal “lil’ tip toe” Cryer’s credits
include Rass-Kass-Van Gough and Bad Azz “Word On The Street.” Cryer has
also collaborated with the likes of Snoop Dogg and Jelly Rolly to name a
few. Saxophonist and flutist Mitch “Count Daddy-O” Rafal has lent his
talent to Mello Man Ace, Mo Preme, Selly Sell and Luciano with Rick
James, among many others. Guitarist Ian McMains brings a fresh energy and
ears to the overall sound. And scratcher Jeremy “MR1” Roth is known by
his peers as one of the best in the business.
“What many people in the world don’t understand is that there is a new
creative energy fermenting in the art, film and music world in the U.S.
today. A new consciousness being born out of necessity, and that DJ
Monkey’s Another Evolution, though a harbinger of the metamorphosis is
exactly that, a harbinger of things to come,” say members Joey Alkes and
Mick McMains.

“A risk-taking blend of alternative rock, spoken word, hip hop
(especially alternative rap a la De La Soul and Digable Planets), funk
and Jazz and they pull it off impressively well.”
-Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
“A daring attempt to synthesize a slew of musical and literary
disciplines...cool-jazz/hip hop/soul fantasia…a unique music project”
-Music Connection/Los Angeles

Contact:
Anna-Marie Lopez/7records
210-723-7158
www.7recordsmusic.com

Management: RonGoudie@...


Toni Profera/Full Circle-Film & Television Licensing

818-788 8930 - hitstoni@...

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