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The Messenger

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About Me

Writer/Reporter for Urban Synthesis Radio (USR), host of the internet based hip hop show, VERBALIZE and emcee for the Lakeland based hip hop & funk band, SEMISOUL. I call myself, "The Messenger," or even just "a messenger," because I believe that what I am saying is supposed to be said! I have always enjoyed hip hop music because I find it to be so direct and personal! For those who have an open mind to receive quality hip hop lyrics & messages, it is amazing what a person can discover and be inspired to feel! I have recorded & produced for artists in most every genre of music ranging from hip hop to classical concert pianists. I'm also a proud member of the HIP HOP COLLECTIVE-an impressive hip hop & breakdance club at the University of Florida that has managed to thrive for the past 7 years! We've held an event called SOUL CYPER every year that has had a regular attendance of about 1,500+ breakdancers, mc's, dj's & graffiti artists! I was the founding MC CHAIRMAN when the club began and have stepped up to the position off and on throughout the past 7 years as well, to included hosting the first ever SOUL CYPER in 2000 and the most recent one in 2007. From 2003-2007 I was the co-emcee of the hip hop & jazz fusion band, VOICE OF THE PEOPLE which I still collaborate with. I am available for: Music Production, Scoring, Mixing & Mastering Services, Graphic Design, Event planning and event hosting! In RECENT NEWS, I will be releasing a new solo album entitled, "A WHOLE NEW LIFE," featuring myself, DJ Manomega and Pianist, Mario Monroe in Januray 2009! Please contact me if you are in the market for a producer and/or a music manager. Also, please enjoy the following live performance clip of me performing with my former band VOICE OF THE PEOPLE below @ UDTV's HIP HOP BUFFET Concert Series ... PEACE & LOVE!!! - Marley Montano, a.k.a. "The Messenger"

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Member Since: 9/13/2006
Band Website: semisoul.com
Band Members: Marley Montano, "The Messenger" - Executive Producer/ Emcee, DJ MANOMEGA - Turntables / Drum Machines, Mario Monroe - Piano / Samplers
Influences: KRS-ONE, Common, Black Thought, Outkast, Grouch & Eli, De la Soul, Atmosphere, Lauryn Hill, The Roots, DJ Premiere, Jay-Z (early days), Mos Def, 2 Pac Shakur, DJ Shadow, Thievery Corporation, Sade, Portishead, Bob Marley, Last Emperor, Pete Rock, Sizzla, D.I.T.C., Kruder and Dorfmeister...
Sounds Like: What should have been said!
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Semisoul - "One Piece At A Time"

This is the first single from my band, SEMISOUL! It will be featured on our upcoming album due out in 2008, however this is NOT the album version! This version of the song contains former percuss...
Posted by The Messenger on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 04:54:00 PST

Semisoul / Bodog Battle of The Bands

Attention all!!!! My band, Semisoul (Hip Hop & Funk) is presently battling our way to the top in the national battle of the bands know as, The Bodog Battle of the Bands (www.bodogbattle.com)....
Posted by The Messenger on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 03:29:00 PST

Voice of the People has Retired

My band of 4 years, Voice of the People (Hip Hop/Jazz Fusion) has offically retired! I now live in Lakeland, Florida and the distance combined with everything else that the other members of the band h...
Posted by The Messenger on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 02:34:00 PST

If you want text messages about shows / music

Visit: www.themessenger.fanbridge.com and add your cell phone number/carrier and you will get text messages about shows in your area or big news, like when albums come out! Don't worry, I wont be send...
Posted by The Messenger on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 07:14:00 PST