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Pharoahe Monch
Pharoahe Monch

Birth name

Troy Donald Jamerson

Born

31 October 1972 (age 48)

Origin

South Jamaica, Queens, New York City, U.S.

Genres

Hip hop

Years active

1987-present

Labels

Hollywood/Priority, Rawkus/SRC, Duck Down/W.A.R. Media, LLC

Associated acts

Busta Rhymes, Canibus, Common, Hilltop Hoods, The HRSMN, Kanye West, Mos Def, Mr. Porter, Nate Dogg, Organized Konfusion, Ras Kass, Royce da 5'9", Shabaam Sahdeeq, Styles P

Troy Donald Jamerson (born 31 October 1972), better known by his stage name Pharoahe Monch, is an American rapper from Queens, New York City. He is known for his complex lyrics, complex delivery, and internal and multi-syllabic rhyme schemes. Monch began his career as a member of the duo Organized Konfusion with partner Prince Po, and they released three albums together. Monch then signed to Rawkus Records and released his debut solo album, Internal Affairs, in 1999. 

His latest album, PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, was released in 2014.

Discography[]

Main article: Pharoahe Monch discography

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