Monique is poised for global superstardom with her multicultural, genre-bending approach to music. Affectionately dubbed “The Shakira of Phoenix” early on in her career, she was scouted to perform on Netflix’s La Firma, in front of reggaeton titans Rauw Alejandro, Tainy, Nicki Nicole, and Yandel, who served as judges and mentors. Monique’s journey through music began at the formative age of 12 years old, when she picked up a guitar in her house. Her natural talent led her to become one of the most prominent self-taught singer-songwriters in Arizona; this paved the path for her eponymous EP to be released in 2018. From a Latin and Middle Eastern family, Monique was keen on incorporating her culture into her music. Internationally recognized, most prominently with a large fan base in Latin America, she blends Latin, Middle Eastern, and American sounds in her own style to produce tracks in a blend of English and Spanish.