In an age of microwave hits and shameless gimmicks Troy Donald Jameson remains one of hip-hop’s few complete artists.

The MC, Producer and singer known as Pharoahe Monch first connected with fans in the mid 1990s as a member of Organized Konfusion. Along with his partner Prince Poetry, the native of Queens released several critically acclaimed albums including their self-tiled debut and Stress: the Extinction Agenda. After their third project, Equinox, Pharaohe and Po amicably parted ways and became solo artists.

Well respected for his mind-bending content and unorthodox delivery Monch released Internal Affairs in 1999. On the strength of the lead single “Simon Says” (which sampled the theme music to Godzilla) Pharaohe Monch scored a club and radio hit.

The infectious follow-up “The Light” confirmed that Monch was a gifted star in his own right capable of vacillating between lyrical gymnastics and impassioned harmonizing with equal aplomb.

His new CD, Desire, is an uncompromising mix of everything that is Pharaohe that will prove palatable to diehard fans and newcomers alike. Led off by the Black Milk produced, “Let’s Go” Pharoahe proves that he’s back and better than ever.

Catch Pharoahe Monch live this Friday at Highland Ballroom by clicking here.

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