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Monti’s (whose first name is Lauren) music empowers the next generation with inspirational lyrics to overcome a difficult life.
Born into a complicated family background (drugs and alcoholism), Monti was a runaway who avoided foster care systems and lived on the streets, fleeing a life of gangs, psychiatric hospitals, and shelters…
His turbulent past is brilliantly conveyed in this first track, “Echo”, with disarming simplicity.
Her weary voice reveals her difficult past and her desire to overcome it today.
Her soaring vocals and undeniable sense of melody give this track a truly captivating dimension. Even… addictive. You’ve been warned.
Regarding the video, the concept is truly interesting. Reggie Snowden is a fashion design student in Los Angeles, California. To design outfits, Reggie has to commute to and from school every day, getting up early in the morning to take buses and trains from Inglewood to North Hollywood. All while juggling night shifts and late-night jobs. Josh (featured on the track) found his world fascinating. So, with the support of the video director (Matt Champagin), they gave Reggie a budget of $50 and a camera. The video for “Echo” is the result of Reggie’s story and a truly magnificent perspective. It offers a raw look at Los Angeles.
Watch until the end.
