Pharoahe Monch
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Biography
Making a name for himself in the early â90s as one of New Yorkâs more eloquent and technically deft wordsmiths, Queens-based rapper and record producer Pharoahe Monch (born Troy Jamerson on October 31st, 1972) first rose to prominence as the younger half of Organized Konfusion alongside fellow emcee Prince Po. Making incremental gains with a flurry of joint albums from 1991 to 1997, two of which reached the Billboard 200, the pair mutually decided to pursue solo careers, and Monch signed to local label Rawkus Records. In mid-1999, he unveiled his jaunty, brass-based debut solo single âSimon Saysâ. Peaking at #97 in the US, it marked his first appearance on the Hot 100, and came accompanied by an all-star remix featuring the likes of Method Man, Redman and Busta Rhymes. The song served as the lead single from his debut album, Internal Affairs, which landed in October of the same year and reached #41 on the Billboard 200. The ensuing years saw Monch collaborating extensively with some of the eraâs biggest stars in hip-hop, including Mos Def, Nate Dogg, De La Soul and Eminem, appeasing fans while he perfected his second album. Desire finally emerged in 2007, amidst another high-profile period in which Monch worked with the likes of Amy Winehouse, Justin Timberlake and Black Thought. Climbing to #58 on the US charts, the LP demonstrated that his long-standing fans were here to stay. Maintaining a steady output in the following years with the self-released concept albums W.A.R (2011) and P.T.S.D. (2014), Monch later assembled a new trio, Th1rt3eN, alongside guitarist Marcus Machado and Jack Whiteâs drummer, Daru Jones. Incorporating a more rough-and-ready, acoustic sound into their recordings, the group debuted in 2021 with their first LP, A Magnificent Day for An Exorcism. Its lead single, the Cypress Hill collaboration âFightâ, garnered critical acclaim, with journalists praising its timely commentary on police brutality.
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- Simon Says
- Medina by Pharoahe Monch
- Let My People Go
- Drone Warfare featuring Nas
- Dollaz & Sense featuring RZA
- Body Baby
- Oh No featuring Nate Dogg
- Gone 2015 by Pharoahe Monch
- The Warning by Idris Elba
- Simon Says featuring Redman
- Losing My Mind by Denaun
- Heroin Addict
- Calculated Amalgamation
- Salute by Pharoahe Monch
- This Is Our Thing featuring Pharoahe Monch
- New World Symphony by Pharoahe Monch
- Situated by Pharoahe Monch
- Metal Thangz featuring Pharoahe Monch
- Get Down by Pharoahe Monch
- Alright featuring Pharoahe Monch
- Intro
- Ridiculous featuring Pharoahe Monch
- Lyrical Fluctuation 2000 featuring Mr. Complex
- Free
