INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC ARTIST MONA J

Born March 7, 1980. Ramona Renee Johnson known as (Mona J) raised in Richmond VA, is an up and coming artist bringing a new sound to R&B music in this century. In her music there is a melting pot of musical diversity. Her singles "Your Cheating" featuring Da Kid Track; an affiliate of Project Pat, "Paper Chaser" & "Ayo" (a remix of Lil Wayne's Bill Gates); caught the attention of legendary players in the music industry such as, "Sean P" of the Young Bloodz, "Biz Markie" and also landed herself a feature with "Inspectah Deck" of Wu-Tang Clan titled "That Fire". You will hear sounds of Jazz, R&B, Reggae, and  Rock with acoustic tones and melodies with lyrical content containing direct messages. The essence of her real life stories will capture the hearts and ears of all people who have similar stories untold. A born leader since the age 5, Mona J has been showcasing her talent in many events such as school choirs, talents shows, open mics, and any many other platforms available. Mona J has used the world as her stage to show her off her talent. Mona J has also been apart of many local musical groups such as Charade, D.U.C, Black Money, Corporate Hustle to say the least. After having her share working with musical groups, Mona J artistry developed into one of its own and she then found her musical independence. She then took her
independent act, doing shows locally and in different states such as New York, DC, and VA.
  Over the years her hard work, perseverance and dedication has allowed her to be CEO of Mona J 804 LLC, and has also allowed her to work along the side of top artist such as, M. I. G of Crime Mob, Da Kid Track affiliates of Project Pat, Alley Boy, Black Rob, Waka Flocka, Wooh Da Kid, Capp Da Prez from Bricksquad Records, Kebo Gotti former artist at Mizay Ent and many more doing online and street promotion and assisting with getting the artist features and show bookings. These encounters led her to meeting Ceo of Cornerstore Entertainment Sean P of the Young Bloodz, who gave Mona J the role of "First Lady of his new label Cornerstore Ent. Mona J 804 LLC's purpose is to bring forth real music and and give back to the community helping today's youth to showcase there talents with giving them an opportunity and resources such as; artist development, placement, promotion, bookings, photography, networking and consultation. This company is non for profit and is only supported by donation. Our goal is to make musical dreams come true. As many has helped in make Mona J, dream a reality. You get what you put out!




3375  Tell my reader whats special about Mona J?

MONAJ   THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS THAT ARE SPECIAL ABOUT ME. I THINK WHAT MAKE ME MOST SPECIAL IS MY NEED TO USE MY GIFTS TO HELP PEOPLE. I LOVE GETTING INVOLVED WITH MY YOUTH AND ELDERS IN MY COMMUNITY.. IVE ALWAYS BEEN THE TYPE TO TRY AND SAVE THE WORLD.. IVE BEEN BLESSED TO USE ALL OF MY GIFT TO HELP MORE THAN A FEW.

3375  How long have you been on the music scene, How did it all start for you?

 MONAJ  I HAVE BEEN ON THE MUSIC SCENE AS AN UNDERGROUND LOCAL ARTIST SINCE AGE 97.. BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY LIME LIGHT FOR 3 YEARS.

3375  Who has helped your progress?

MONAJ   I VE HAD HELP FROM PROJECT PAT, STEVIE D OF FORCE MD'S, STORM NORM OF BKS1 RADIO, GRAND PUBA, INSPECKTAH DECK OF THE WU, DOC ICE OF UTFO, MIKE KEITH OF 112, ORIGINAL DJ HOLIDAY, BIZ MARKIE, AND SEAN P OF YBZ JUS TO NAME A FEW.

3375  It has been said that there is a lack of top quality female singer in the music industry today. What is your comment on that?

 MONAJ  AT THIS TIME THERE HAS BEEN NO NEW FEMALE ARTIST TO CAPTIVATE THE WORLD.. BUT I WILL SOON CHANGE THAT.

3375  Being from Richmond Va myself and talking to a lot of artist They believe they have to leave the city of Richmond Va to make it. What are your thoughts?

MONAJ   I DIDNT HAVE TO LEAVE THE CITY TO GET ON. I NETWORKED OUT OF THE CITY RIGHT ROM MY COMPUTER AT HOME.. IN ORDER TO EXPAND YOUR FAN BASE.. U DO HAVE TO TRAVEL.. BUT YOU DONT HAVE TO MOVE.

3375  What motivates you to get up in the morning?

MONAJ  GOD & MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MOTHER

3375  When you have down time what does mona j do?

 MONAJ  RELAX AND HANG OUT WITH MY KIDS. I LOVE TO PARTY AND ENJOY LIFE.

 3375  Reasons you got sign to Cornerstore Ent (Ceo Sean P from the Young Bloodz) How did that come about?

 MONAJ  WHEN I MET SEAN P ON FB IN 2010. WE NEVER SPOKE BUT HE WATCHED ME CLOSELY.. THEN ONE DAY IN JUNE HE HIT ME UP ON FB AND GAVE ME HIS NUMBER TO CALL. HE WAS VERY IMPRESSED BY MY VOICE AND WORK ETHICS. ALL I SEEM TO CARE ABOUT WAS THE GRIND AND WAYS TO GET MONEY.. SO HE TOLD ME HE WOULD MAKE ME FIRST LADY OF HIS LABEL. 4 MONTHS LATER I GOT THE EMAIL AND WATCHED THE COMPANY BLAST THIS INFO TO THE WORLD!

3375  When can we expect your first album?

MONAJ  IM NOT SURE YET. IT WAS SUPPOSE TO COME OUT IN JUNE.. BUT I HAVE HAD SO MUCH WORK TO DO IM PUSHING TO THE NEW YEAR 2013..

3375  Tell us about your company Mona J 804 LLC?

MONAJ   MONA J 804 LLC IS A NON PROFIT COMPANY BASED IN RVA THAT HELP ASSIST LOCAL TALENT WITH GETTING PREPARED FOR THE INDUSTRY. WE ALSO DO PROMO, AND ARTIST DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULTATION

3375  Can we expect to see you in any movies in the future?

 MONAJ  YES I HOPE SO...

3375  Tell my reader about We Run this Tuesday!

 MONAJ  WE RUN VA TUES WAS AN OPEN MIC SET UP TO HELP DEVELOP RICHMOND VA LOCAL TALENT

3375  Where can we find updates on you?

 MONAJ  FACEBOOK.COM/MONA.RVA & TWITTER.COM/MONAJ804

3375  Do you have any Shout out?

MONAJ  S/O TO 3375 MAG, ALL THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT ME, AND ALL THAT ARE PRAYING HARD WITH ME... LOVE YOU!