Black Monk

First discovered on Poo-bah Records’ debut 2004 release, Day & Night Ep with Ras G, he has since offered a live instrumental on Plug Research's Sound Of LA Vol. 2, a solo MONK MUSIC EP also on Poo-Bah Records, and has future releases scheduled. Black Monk along with Ras G and Ron Stivers are the founders of the Poo-Bah Label.

His background includes playing keys in a gigging jazz ensemble, studying with great avant horn player Bobby Bradford, and doing session work with artists like Ras G, Ta’Raach, Take, Kutmah, Sacred, and Snoop Dogg. In the mid-90’s Blackmonk worked as an assistant engineer at Music Grinder Recording Studios. Death Row Records frequented the place along with other major Rock, Pop, and R&B labels and artists at the time.

Discography

  • DAY & NIGHT - RAS G / BLACK MONK (EP)
  • MONKMUSIC - (EP)
  • NORTHERN LIGHTS - 7"

External Links


Podcast

Artists: As Is, Black Monk, Ras G, Take



Poo-Bah News

From the limited edition CD, Poo-Bah Records Presents "Follow The Reindeer" featuring many Los Angeles artists such as Rick Potts, Blackmonk, Jah Grinch, Mitchell Brown, Matthewdavid, The Tenses, Take, and Tom Recchion in a delirious nine track christmas special.

DOWNLOAD: POOBAH RECORDS PRESENTS "FOLLOW THE REINDEER" (50MB, ZIP)

DOWNLOAD (8.8MB) A pack of 8 desktop backgrounds featuring artwork from Poo-Bah record releases!

We are glad to announce a very rare appearance by BLACK MONK playing beats live in San Francisco this coming Friday.