about
a HipHop collaborative project that blends the Brooklyn vibes of Rapper and Poet "Monty Kong" as well as the earthy vibes Arielle Howell ("Ari"). The Duo has been writing, performing, and putting forth new ideas in hopes of soon releasing an ep to put something new on the table for hungry listeners.
Lamont R McNair, Jr @montyxxl
Originally from Brooklyn, New York
Monty is the 2nd oldest of 8 Siblings.
He is a Freestyle / Poet / Hip Hop Artist. At the age of 9 is when Monty started freestyling over different instrumentals with his Pops, but started taking Poetry and Songwriting serious after an English teacher from High School convinced him of his writing skills with comparisons to Langston Hughes. From there on he has performed in many showcases/ events / competitions and has made a decision to further pursue his career by moving to LA in June 21, 2016.
His Music and Poetry is to get people to move, while also feeling moved by what and how he displays his words.
"One day the World is going to Realize it never mattered if the Earth was Flat or Round, What Matters is just Matter."
Arielle Howell
March 29th 1996.
Born in SoCal. Raised in SoCal.... still in SoCal... and in Love with SoCal.
She finds herself lost art, music, poetry, and any her form of expression she can get her heart, mind, and soul into.
As an infant when she heard her mom sing for the first time her face brightened up and was in awe of the melodic mystery (her mom is the witness). "love at first sound."Her father being a musician she grew up in a musical environment. He would leave "stuff" laying around and if one of the kids picked it up he would encourage them. From flute, piccolo, piano, guitar, and cajon to drawing and painting to spoken word, acting, and dancing... Creation is a passion. From oceans and stargazing to exploring forests and climbing to mountain tops... Creation is a muse.From her service to the people to her to her desire to make a difference... Creation is a love.
