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About Me

At an early age it was discovered that this Chicago land native was blessed with a unique gift of singing. Her family recognized this talent, so a microphone was immediately placed in Emoni’s hand.Emoni has studied music at Dorolyn Academy of Music and Northeastern Illinois University. Through educating herself she has developed into a writer, trainer and arranger. Emoni performed and recorded with Stellar Award winners, Dove, and Grammy nominated Jeral V. Gray & New Direction. Her electrifying voice can be heard on there first single “Lighthouse,” as well as “What Manner of Man,” “I’m Ready,” “Right Here” and “Sing unto the Lord.” Her lead vocals are also featured with Percy Gray & Praise II Choir on “The Best Baby Ever Born,” “Widow’s Cry,” for a stage play called Friends & Lovers, “Come on let’s lift him up,” on the GMWA Tampa Experience, “It’s Goin' on” and “I Love the name of Jesus,” with Donald “Buster” Woods & His People and “Can you worship,” with Unquenchable Worshippers.She has recorded background vocals with highly acclaimed artists such as, Ramsey Lewis, Frayne Lewis, Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight, R Kelly, Lou Rawls, Shirley Caesar, Joe Simone, Kirk Franklin, Donald “Buster” Woods & His People, Errol, Kevin Vasser, Smokie Norful, Dorinda Clark-Cole and Percy Bady. Emoni has performed as a background singer for Albertina Walker, Yolanda Adams, Celine Dion, Nick Carter, Kim Burrell, Michael McDonald, Enrique Iglesias, Darius Brooks, Dan Willis, Byron Cage, Frayne, and Walt Whitman & the Soul Children of Chicago.The media’s glimpse of this anointed vessel came through the 2000 Stellar Awards, WGN Morning News, McDonald’s Children Day, House of Blues, and CLTV.Emoni’s style of singing will encourage and inspire, while leaving you amazed at her gifted ability.After seeing and hearing her sing you will witness a song transformed from just being words to actually becoming music. Currently she is working on her debut project, with high hopes of a 2007 release.Click here for Myspace glitter graphics and Myspace layouts

My Interests

SINGING!!!!writing, reading, teaching... and enjoying life!!! :) Carly Simon - Nobody Does It Better

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I'd like to meet:

Jesus (duh!!!) LOL... (deceased) my grandfather (my dad's dad)Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke,Donnie Hathaway, Ella, and Bach( the composer) (living)Bill Gates, Hilary Clinton, Oprah, India Arie, Jill Scott, and my future husband!!! :)

Music:

gospel, jazz, true hip-hop, alternative rock

Movies:

The sound of music, the color purple,love jones, guys and dolls, singing in the rain, Oklahoma, South Pacific, purple rain,

Television:

The "CW" lineup on monday nights (girlfriends, all of us, the game) Rachel Ray (i record it daily) huge fan!!!

Books:

The bible..

Heroes:

My grandfather( who worked for 70 yrs; in order to provide for his family) my mom ( who balanced being a single parent, working countless hours @ wk, taking care of my grandfather, and commited to GoD!!! ) i love my mom...soooo much!!!

My Blog

upgraded page!!! :)

hello friends!!! i just wanted to inform u that i have "finally" updated my myspace page.... stop by and tell my what u think!!! be blessed!! :)moni
Posted by moni on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:44:00 PST

Unauthorized users stealing your name:(

Hello everyone! i have recently recieved information about someone connecting my information (along with some of my friends) with "ways to get free ringtones" or " the sexiest top 25 females/males").&...
Posted by moni on Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:23:00 PST

Have a great day!!!

Good Morning Everyone!!! I pray that every person who reads this blog today be blessed.... Isn't it amazing how life surprises you? You have good days, and then you have bad ones. But nothing beats a ...
Posted by moni on Fri, 08 Sep 2006 09:53:00 PST

August Birthdays!!!

Hello Everyone!!! If your birthday was in August.. take this last day of our "special month" and celebrate it to the fullest!!!! Take a walk thru the park, have a "cup of joe" underneath a tree and re...
Posted by moni on Thu, 31 Aug 2006 01:31:00 PST

happy birthday to me!!!!

hey everybody!!!! Today is my birthday.... I am so grateful to be living!!!!! if you can, hit me up, i would love to hear from you.. have a great day, i know i will..... GOD BLESS
Posted by moni on Wed, 02 Aug 2006 06:19:00 PST