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Atlanta R&B Musician MONROE talks Indie Label, His Dream Team, & Motivation for Making Music in an Exclusive Interview w/ Mistah Wilson

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"I'm trying to finish my Mom legacy, She use to be in a group when I was 4, and I use to watch her practice, so I'm enjoying finishing her legacy, and I love the creation of the hooks in a song and the beat!" - MONROE

Mistah Wilson: Yo, Monroe! We are glad to have you here with us for this exclusive interview with ThaWilsonBlock Magazine! Real quick, can you give us a quick background on yourself?
Monroe: I'm a R&B and POP from Virginia, but live in Atlanta. I'm independent with my record label, Seven Tyme Entertainment! I sold 40,000 CD's on the streets, and my breakout single went number 4 on National DRT Chart!

Mistah Wilson: What's your motivation for making music?
Monroe: I'm trying to finish my Mom legacy, She use to be in a group when I was 4, and I use to watch her practice, so I'm enjoying finishing her legacy, and I love the creation of the hooks in a song and the beat!

Mistah Wilson: What current & upcoming projects do you have in tha works?
Monroe: I'm always doing different features with other up and coming artist, and I have a project I'm working on called Heavy Rotation, and I have a new single I'm dropping called "SHUT IT DOWN"
Feat: F DIRTY!

Mistah Wilson: What are 3 songs of yours that you would recommend to new fans?
Monroe: 1. LET'S MAKE A MOVIE
2. PRIVATE PARTY
3. I GOT IT
And the newest release I'm dropping
4. SHUT IT DOWN

Mistah Wilson: Are you independent or do you have management?
Monroe: I'm independent, and I have a Dream Team!

Mistah Wilson: What have been some challenges and rewards you've experienced on your journey pursuing a career in music?
Monroe: Dealing with fake industry people, that say they can do this for you and take your money, and do nothing. Please let God guide your foot steps, because everybody says they can help your Brand, and 85℅ can't do nothing, so find the other 15℅ that want to help you, and you will win!

Mistah Wilson: What positive, encouraging words do you have for aspiring musicians coming up?
Monroe: Number one, put your trust in God, not man, because they will try to sell you a dream, be
your own boss, and teach yourself and learn the business. Then practice practice practice practice practice practice practice!

Mistah Wilson: Where can people check for your music online?
Monroe: MONROE breakout video: https://youtu.be/nF-PTGn6pC8
PRIVATE PARTY https://youtu.be/ghfwWfAVSQY
I GOT IT https://youtu.be/Dg7QjbHtfJI

Mistah Wilson: Yo, Monroe! It's been great having you here for this exclusive interview with thawilsonMAG! If you have any shout outs, let's hear it...
Monroe: Shout out to you, and those supporting me, and my Dream Team!

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