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'T.S. Monk signs young Female rapper I'mani Kairee'

For Immediate Release:

Jazz musician T.S. Monk announced today that he has signed a developmental deal with I'mani Kairee for his growing Thelonious Records imprint. The signing represents a new era for the label that is known for major jazz works, such as the monumental 2005 release Thelonious Monk Quartet Featuring John Coltrane ? Live at Carnegie Hall (released in partnership with Blue Note Records).

The label will continue to release rare works by jazz icon Thelonious Monk, and new recordings by his son, T. S. Monk, in addition to their new hip hop projects.

A maxi-single and video for I'mani Kairee's "Only One" will debut online this week, and a full length album is in the works for later this year.

I'mani KaireeRespect Me, Respect Yourself, And We'll Get Along Fine

Her idols are Kanye, her mother and God. Not in that order.

Charismatic rapper I'mani, 18, is still on curfew, but she doesn't mind. She's thrilled to be alive, and doing what she loves; performing. She has the heart of an old soul; warm and worldly. She's excited to be able to vote, and wants to encourage other young people to exercise that precious gift. Her social conscience, eagerness to help steer the destiny of her America, and personal modesty set I'mani apart from the more flirty-dirty, eager-to-please girl rappers.

Her name translates to 'faith,' and she wears it well.

I'mani Kairee "ONLY ONE"

Thelonious Records

For label information, contact Doug Yoel at Now Forward Music:1.212.764.4609 x101 / Doug@NowForward.com

(ImaniKaireeupdates (talk) 18:16, 7 May 2008 (UTC))